Samsung S39C
Score: 64/100
Sceptre 24.5-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Score: 75/100Rankings
The Sceptre C255B-FWT240 is a 24.5-inch curved VA monitor delivering a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response for competitive play. Its low brightness, basic tilt-only stand and subpar built-in speakers limit its suitability for bright environments and long sessions. Ideal for budget-focused esports enthusiasts.
The Samsung S39C Series is a 27-inch curved VA monitor with Full HD resolution, 75 Hz refresh, and built-in speakers for casual gaming and media. Its low resolution and limited ergonomics reduce suitability for competitive play. Perfect for budget-friendly casual gamers and home office users.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 24.5 inches | |
75 Hz | 240 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 4 ms | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
— | 99 %best | |
3,000best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 5.08 kg | 3.13 kgbest |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24.5 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 240 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 4 ms | 1 ms |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 5.08 kg | 3.13 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 611.74 mm | 558.5 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 457.2 mm | 416.1 mm |
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Professional reviewers note the monitor offers reliable VA performance and solid contrast for its price, but emphasize it is an entry-level model lacking premium features such as higher refresh rates, HDR, and extensive ergonomic adjustments.
Everyday users appreciate the smooth 75 Hz FreeSync experience, the immersive 1000R curve, and the convenience of built-in speakers, while common complaints focus on the soft 1080p image at 27 inches, limited stand ergonomics, modest speaker output, and occasional backlight uniformity issues.
“Excellent upgrade from older TN panels.”
“Not the best by far, use headphones instead.”
Professional reviewers commend the Sceptre 24.5-inch curved monitor for delivering a rare combination of 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time at a budget price, highlighting its immersive 1800R curve and vibrant 99% sRGB color coverage. They appreciate the thin bezels, solid construction, and lack of backlight bleed, but criticize the weak built-in speakers, limited tilt-only ergonomics, and the VA panel's inherent color-accuracy and ghosting drawbacks, especially in bright environments or at 60Hz.
Everyday users celebrate the monitor's smooth high-refresh performance and immersive curvature, often calling it an excellent value upgrade over older TN panels. Praise centers on the vibrant colors, solid build, and clean visuals, while recurring frustrations focus on the low-quality speakers, lack of ergonomic adjustments, VA ghosting, and insufficient brightness for bright rooms or console use.
