Samsung CF396
Score: 72/100
Sceptre C248W-FW100T
Score: 76/100Rankings
The Sceptre C248W-FW100T.A1 is a 24-inch curved VA gaming monitor with a 100 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms response time and full sRGB coverage. It offers eye-comfort features and built-in speakers but has limited ergonomic adjustments and no HDR or USB-C.
The Samsung CF396 is a 23.5-inch curved VA-panel monitor offering Full HD resolution, 1800R curvature and eye-comfort features, targeting budget-conscious users seeking immersive visuals for casual gaming and everyday use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.5 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
250 nitsbest | — | |
3,000best | — | |
— | 100 %best | |
1 | 2best | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(3) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.5 inches | 24 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 100 Hz |
Response Time (GTG) (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
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 highlight the C248W-FW100T.A1 as a solid value proposition, praising its smooth 100 Hz performance, immersive curvature, and full sRGB coverage while noting trade-offs such as limited stand adjustability and a lack of premium features like HDR or USB-C.
Everyday users appreciate the buttery-smooth 100 Hz gameplay, the subtle curve for immersion, and eye-comfort technologies, but commonly mention challenges with HDMI 100 Hz setup, a basic stand, weak speakers, and the need for color tweaking out of the box.
“Great beginner gaming monitor for gamers on a budget... easy setup, even comes with a decent screwdriver.”
“The curve is subtle, but the 100Hz is buttery smooth. Just wish the stand was more adjustable.”
“Built-in speakers are low-volume but acceptable for a budget monitor.”
