Samsung CF396
Score: 72/100
Sceptre E275W
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Sceptre E275W-FW100T is a 27-inch VA gaming monitor offering a 100 Hz refresh rate, 1 ms blur reduction, and 100% sRGB color coverage with AMD FreeSync. Its tilt-only stand, 1080p resolution on a large screen, and modest speakers limit its appeal. Ideal for budget gamers and multimedia users who prioritize smooth performance over high pixel density.
The Samsung CF396 is a 23.5-inch curved VA monitor praised for its high contrast and FreeSync support. Its 60 Hz refresh ceiling and limited ergonomics are notable trade-offs. Best suited for budget-conscious casual gamers and home-office users who value immersion over high-speed performance.
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23.5 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
60 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
250 nitsbest | — | |
3,000 | 1,000,000best | |
1 | 2best | |
— | 100 %best | |
— | 1best |
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Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.5 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920x1080 |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 60 Hz | 100 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 1000000 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 3.1 kg | 3.27 kg |
Dimensions (W×H×D) (mm) | 548 x 424 x 219 mm mm | 613×437×194 mm mm |
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Professional reviewers commend the CF396 for its impressive 3000:1 contrast, effective AMD FreeSync implementation and low input lag, making it a solid choice for casual gaming and media consumption. However, they note the 60 Hz refresh ceiling, modest 1800R curvature on a small panel, and limited ergonomic adjustments as drawbacks for more demanding or office-centric use.
Everyday users praise the monitor's vivid colors, deep blacks and the immersive feel of the curve, especially given its low price. Common praise centers on eye-comfort features that lessen fatigue, while recurring complaints focus on the lack of height adjustment, occasional dark-scene smearing, a wobbling stand, and the outdated VGA input.
Professional reviewers commend the monitor's color accuracy, 100 Hz refresh rate, and FreeSync performance, noting it offers excellent visual quality for its price point, while calling out the basic stand and the compromise of a large 1080p panel as the main drawbacks.
Everyday users generally appreciate the vivid colors, smooth FreeSync gameplay, and convenience of built-in speakers, but repeatedly mention the limited ergonomic adjustments of the stand and the underwhelming audio as areas needing improvement.
“great job for budget 1080p gaming despite barebones stand.”
