Sceptre 24-inch Prime Monitor
Score: 75/100
HP Series 3
Score: 74/100Rankings
The Sceptre E248W-19203R is a 24-inch VA monitor praised for its 99% sRGB color gamut and built-in speakers. Its modest 75 Hz refresh rate and lack of DisplayPort are notable trade-offs. Best suited for office workers, graphic designers, and casual gamers seeking color accuracy on a budget.
The HP Series 3 27-inch FHD monitor delivers a smooth 100 Hz experience, IPS color accuracy and FreeSync support, making it a solid budget option for office work and casual gaming. Its trade-offs include low brightness, limited ergonomics and no built-in audio. Best suited for users who value a thin design and smooth refresh over premium brightness or extensive adjustability.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 100 Hzbest | |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 ms | 5 msbest |
3,000best | 1,300 | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
99 %best | 99 %best | |
| ↓ lower better | 2.619 kgbest | 5.05 kg |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Performance(1) | ||
Response Time (ms) | 8 ms | 5 ms |
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 100 Hz |
Static Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 1300 |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 2.619 kg | 5.05 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the E248W-19203R for its impressive 99% sRGB color gamut and useful gaming presets, making it a solid choice for budget-conscious creators. However, they criticize the modest 75 Hz refresh rate and the omission of a DisplayPort, which place it behind higher-end gaming monitors that offer smoother motion and broader connectivity.
Professional reviewers position the HP 327pf as a solid value proposition, highlighting its sharp FHD panel, 100 Hz refresh rate and slim design while noting the trade-offs of modest brightness, lack of HDR and a basic stand. The monitor is praised for delivering smooth motion and decent color coverage for its price, but editors caution that power users seeking higher contrast, wider color gamut or more ergonomic flexibility may look elsewhere.
Everyday users generally like the monitor's easy setup, clear 1080p picture and fluid 100 Hz performance for light gaming and office work. Recurring complaints focus on the low brightness in bright rooms, a wobbling tilt-only stand, and the absence of built-in speakers or extensive connectivity.
