Sceptre C248W-1920RN
Score: 57/100
ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
Score: 69/100Rankings
The ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD is a 27-inch curved VA gaming monitor delivering a rapid 180 Hz refresh rate, deep contrast and FreeSync Premium at a budget-friendly price. It offers immersive curvature and eye-care features but lacks height adjustment, has modest brightness for HDR and low-power speakers.
The Sceptre C248W-1920RN is a budget-oriented 24-inch curved VA monitor offering a modest 75 Hz refresh rate, basic connectivity and a tilt-only stand. It provides good contrast and eye-care features but lacks modern gaming amenities and ergonomic flexibility.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
24 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
75 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 ms | 1 msbest |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
3,000 | 4,000best | |
— | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 24 inches | 27 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 180 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 8 ms | 1 ms |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 4000 |
Color Gamut | 85% sRGB | 102% sRGB, 72% NTSC |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 1 | 2 |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 20 degrees | -5 to 20 degrees |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers view the C248W-1920RN as a functional but underwhelming budget option, commending its contrast, flicker-free panel and thin bezels while criticizing the absence of Adaptive-Sync, limited ports and lack of ergonomic flexibility.
Everyday users appreciate the monitor's easy setup, sleek look and eye-friendly features, but repeatedly complain about washed-out colors, missing DisplayPort, weak built-in speakers and occasional missing accessories.
“If you need a cheap, general purpose monitor, this is fine. If you're expecting to be impressed by the image quality, spend a few more bucks.”
“Smooth gameplay”
“Immersive curve”
Professional reviewers praise the VX2718-PC-MHD for delivering a high 180 Hz refresh rate and deep 1500R curvature at a budget price, noting the VA panel's strong contrast and FreeSync Premium as key differentiators. They caution that while input lag and color accuracy are acceptable, they fall short of premium standards, and the lack of height adjustment and HDMI limitations keep it from the top tier.
Everyday users consistently highlight the monitor's smooth, responsive gameplay and immersive curvature, calling it a great value and easy to set up. Recurring complaints focus on slight text fuzziness, the HDMI refresh ceiling, and the anti-glare coating's visual artifacts.
