Sceptre 24-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Score: 67/100
Asus VG248QG
Score: 82/100Rankings
The ASUS VG248QG is a 24-inch TN gaming monitor delivering a blistering 165 Hz refresh rate and 0.5 ms response time, making it ideal for competitive esports. Its trade-off is limited color accuracy and viewing angles due to the TN panel, plus modest ergonomic adjustments. Best suited for fast-paced gamers prioritizing speed over visual fidelity.
The Sceptre Curved 24-inch Gaming Monitor features a 1500R VA curve with 98% sRGB coverage and Adaptive Sync at 75 Hz, providing an immersive experience for casual gaming. Its 1080p resolution, 5 ms response time, and limited tilt-only adjustment reduce sharpness and fast-action clarity. Ideal for entry-level gamers and console users who value immersion over ultra-high performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
23.6 inches | 24 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 165 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 0.5 msbest |
— | 350 nitsbest | |
98 %best | — | |
— | 1,000best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.889 kgbest | 5.216 kg |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 2 | 1 |
Display(4) | ||
Panel Type | VA | TN |
Screen Size (inches) | 23.6 inches | 24 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 165 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 0.5 ms |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 2.889 kg | 5.216 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 407 mm | 560.9 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 230 mm | 358.9 mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the monitor's sleek, narrow-bezel design and the smooth 75Hz performance enabled by Adaptive Sync, noting that the 1500R curvature adds noticeable immersion without excessive distortion. They also commend the versatile connectivity with dual HDMI and VGA ports, while critiquing the lack of higher refresh rates and the limited ergonomics of the tilt-only stand.
Everyday users highlight the monitor's easy setup, built-in speakers and immersive curve as strong points, especially for casual gaming and office use. Common complaints revolve around modest speaker quality, occasional ghosting from the 5ms response, and the stand's limited adjustability, with many wishing for a higher refresh rate option.
Professional reviewers and ASUS editors commend the VG248QG for its blistering 165 Hz overclock, 0.5 ms response, and seamless G-SYNC/Adaptive-Sync integration, which together deliver tear-free, ultra-smooth gameplay. They also highlight ELMB and GamePlus features as esports-focused enhancements, while noting the trade-off of a TN panel's limited color accuracy and the stand's minimal ergonomics.
Everyday users love the monitor's lightning-fast response and easy Adaptive-Sync setup, describing it as "blazing fast" and great value for a 1080p high-refresh experience. Common complaints revolve around the TN panel's color shift at side angles, the lack of height or swivel adjustments, and occasional coil-whine or backlight bleed issues.
