Sceptre C248W-1920RN
Score: 78/100
HP 24mh
Score: 59/100Rankings
The Sceptre 24-inch Curved Gaming Monitor offers a 1500R VA panel with Full HD resolution, 75 Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync, targeting casual gamers and office users seeking an immersive experience on a budget.
The HP 24mh is a 23.8" budget-friendly IPS monitor offering Full HD resolution, strong color accuracy, ergonomic adjustments and built-in speakers. It provides solid connectivity but lacks adaptive sync and has modest brightness, making it best for home-office and casual use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inchesbest | 23.8 inches | |
75 Hzbest | 75 Hzbest | |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
— | 1,446 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 5 ms |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
— | 1 countbest | |
— | 28 degreesbest |
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Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 23.8 inches |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000:1 ratio | 1446 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 1 ms | 5 ms |
Color Gamut | 98% sRGB | 99.5% sRGB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Warranty & Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 25 W | 22 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the C248W-1920RN for delivering vibrant colors and smooth gameplay at an entry-level price, highlighting its 98% sRGB coverage and FreeSync support, while noting the VA panel's slower response compared to IPS and the lack of HDR.
Everyday users rate the monitor around 4.3 / 5 stars, repeatedly complimenting its picture quality, immersive curve, and straightforward setup, while complaints focus on the flimsy stand, lack of height adjustment and occasional input lag.
Professional reviewers, including PCMag's Editors' Choice rating of 4.5/5, praise the HP 24mh for its impressive color accuracy, high contrast, ergonomic stand and inclusion of DisplayPort, calling it a benchmark-setting budget monitor. They note the lower-than-rated brightness and absence of adaptive sync as the main drawbacks, but conclude it delivers exceptional value for general-purpose computing.
Everyday users overwhelmingly view the HP 24mh as a great value, highlighting its sharp visuals, adjustable stand and easy setup. Common praise centers on color vibrancy and thin bezels, while recurring complaints focus on dimness in bright environments, inconsistent out-of-the-box color calibration, weak built-in speakers, and occasional stand wobble.
“The built-in speakers are tinny and weak.”
“The adjustable stand is a major plus for comfort.”
“Great value for a home office monitor.”
