Sceptre E255B-1658A
Score: 62/100
Acer ED270R
Score: 70/100Rankings
The Acer Nitro 27" curved monitor combines a VA panel with a 1500R curvature, 165 Hz refresh and 1 ms response for immersive, high-speed gaming. Its ergonomic stand is a plus, but modest brightness, limited color gamut and HDMI 2.0 constrain HDR and bright-room performance.
The Sceptre E255B-1658A is a budget-focused 25" TN gaming monitor delivering a true 165 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response time, ideal for competitive esports. While it offers FreeSync and a flicker-free backlight, its color performance and ergonomics are limited.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
25 inches | 27 inchesbest | |
165 Hzbest | 165 Hzbest | |
1,920 pixelsbest | 1,920 pixelsbest | |
1,080 pixelsbest | 1,080 pixelsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
300 nitsbest | 250 nits | |
1,000 | 2,500best | |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(5) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 25 inches | 27 inches |
Panel Type | TN | VA |
Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | AMD FreeSync Premium |
Brightness (nits) | 300 nits | 250 nits |
Contrast Ratio | 1000 | 2500 |
Warranty(1) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 36 months |
Ergonomics(2) | ||
Height Adjustment | false | true |
Tilt Range (degrees) | 20 degrees | 25 degrees |
Power(1) | ||
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 27 W | 42 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the ultra-smooth 165 Hz performance and low input lag, but note the TN panel sacrifices color fidelity and the stand lacks adjustability.
Users love the smooth gameplay and value for money, though many complain about weak speakers and limited ergonomics.
TechRadar and PCMag commend the Nitro series for delivering high refresh rates, low latency and an immersive curve at a compelling price, while noting the VA panel's limited gamut and lack of HDMI 2.1.
Users praise buttery-smooth gameplay and the adjustable stand, but complain about HDR input lag, modest speakers and occasional backlight clouding.
“incredibly smooth gameplay”
“perfect for competitive gaming”
“plug-and-play”
