Sceptre Curved 27-inch Gaming Monitor
Score: 62/100
HP Series 3
Score: 74/100Rankings
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.
The Sceptre C275W-1920RN is a 27-inch curved VA monitor offering 100 Hz refresh and full sRGB coverage, making it suitable for immersive media and casual gaming. However, its 8 ms response time and lack of adaptive sync limit its appeal for competitive gamers. Best for budget-conscious users who prioritize curvature and color over high-speed performance.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
100 Hzbest | 100 Hzbest | |
— | 250 nitsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 8 ms | 5 msbest |
— | 1,300best | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
100 %best | 99 % | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.78 kgbest | 5.05 kg |
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Performance(1) | ||
Response Time (ms) | 8 ms | 5 ms |
Features(1) | ||
Adaptive Sync (FreeSync/G-Sync) | false | true |
Display(3) | ||
Resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Color Gamut (sRGB %) (%) | 100 % | 99 % |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 3.78 kg | 5.05 kg |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the Sceptre C275W-1920RN for its affordable immersion, strong VA contrast and full sRGB coverage, positioning it as a solid budget choice for media and casual gaming, but they consistently point out its low pixel density, sluggish response time, and lack of adaptive sync as drawbacks that prevent it from satisfying competitive gamers or color-critical users.
Everyday users generally like the monitor's curved design, vibrant colors and built-in blue-light filter, noting good value for the price, yet they commonly complain about fuzzy text, ghosting, washed-out blacks and the short power cable, indicating mixed satisfaction depending on usage priorities.
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.
