Samsung CF396
Score: 52/100
Sceptre C248W-1920RN
Score: 57/100Rankings
The Sceptre C248W-1920RN is a budget-oriented 24-inch curved VA monitor offering a modest 75 Hz refresh rate, basic connectivity and a tilt-only stand. It provides good contrast and eye-care features but lacks modern gaming amenities and ergonomic flexibility.
The Samsung CF396 is a 23.5-inch curved VA monitor with Full HD resolution, 1800R curvature and eye-care features, targeting budget-conscious users who want an immersive display for casual gaming and office work.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.5 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 75 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 msbest | 8 ms |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
3,000best | 3,000best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
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Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.5 inches | 24 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 75 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 8 ms |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | -2 to 22 degrees | 20 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers rate the CF396 as a well-balanced budget monitor, praising its 1800R curvature, AMD FreeSync, and eye-comfort technologies while noting the limited 60 Hz refresh rate and lack of ergonomic adjustments keep it from competing with higher-end gaming displays.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's immersive curve, vibrant colors, and eye-care features, highlighting its sleek design and easy setup as major positives. Common complaints focus on low brightness in bright rooms, the absence of height adjustment, the modest 60 Hz refresh rate, and limited connectivity options.
Professional reviewers view the C248W-1920RN as a functional but underwhelming budget option, commending its contrast, flicker-free panel and thin bezels while criticizing the absence of Adaptive-Sync, limited ports and lack of ergonomic flexibility.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's easy setup, sleek look and eye-friendly features, but repeatedly complain about washed-out colors, missing DisplayPort, weak built-in speakers and occasional missing accessories.
“If you need a cheap, general purpose monitor, this is fine. If you're expecting to be impressed by the image quality, spend a few more bucks.”
