Sceptre 24-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Score: 67/100
ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
Score: 77/100Rankings
The ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD is a 27-inch curved VA monitor offering 180 Hz refresh, 1 ms MPRT response and FreeSync Premium for fast gaming. Its Full HD resolution and modest brightness limit HDR and detail, and ergonomics are restricted to tilt only. Ideal for budget-conscious competitive gamers who value high refresh and curvature over resolution and adjustability.
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 | 27 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 1 msbest |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
98 % | 102 %best | |
— | 3,000best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.889 kgbest | 3.9 kg |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 23.6 inches | 27 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 180 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut Coverage (%) | 98 % | 102 % |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 2.889 kg | 3.9 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 407 mm | 609.6 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 230 mm | 474.98 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 praise the VX2718-PC-MHD for its high refresh rates and low response times, but note the low pixel density and limited color accuracy make it unsuitable for professional content creation.
