Sceptre C305B-200UN1
Score: 75/100
ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
Score: 69/100Rankings
The Sceptre C305B-200UN1 is a budget-friendly 30-inch ultra-wide VA monitor that delivers a blistering 200 Hz refresh via DisplayPort and includes FreeSync. While it offers strong contrast and an immersive curvature, it lacks ergonomic adjustments and suffers from occasional hardware reliability issues.
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.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
30 inchesbest | 27 inches | |
200 Hzbest | 180 Hz | |
2,560 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixels | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 1 msbest |
250 nitsbest | 250 nitsbest | |
3,000 | 4,000best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 30 inches | 27 inches |
Resolution (Horizontal) (pixels) | 2560 pixels | 1920 pixels |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 200 Hz | 180 Hz |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
Contrast Ratio | 3000 | 4000 |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports | 3 | 2 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 36 months |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 13 degrees | -5 to 20 degrees |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 39 W | 26-27 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the standout 200 Hz refresh and ultra-wide curvature as exceptional value, but note the compromises of a VA panel, lack of HDR, and limited ergonomics.
Everyday users praise the smooth high-refresh performance and immersive screen, yet many complain about hardware defects, missing parts, and the absence of height adjustment.
“200 Hz refresh makes games feel buttery smooth”
“The monitor's curvature really pulls you into the action”
“I had a DP port failure after a few months”
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.
