Sceptre E275W-FW100T
Score: 80/100
Asus VA279HG
Score: 71/100Rankings
The Sceptre E275W-FW100T is a 27-inch budget gaming monitor with a 100 Hz VA panel, 1 ms blur-reduction response and AMD FreeSync. It offers deep blacks, full sRGB coverage and built-in speakers, though it lacks HDR and advanced ergonomics.
The ASUS VA279HG is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor offering a 120 Hz refresh rate and eye-care technologies, targeting office, home-office and casual-gaming users who value comfort and smooth visuals over high resolution or advanced ergonomics. Its limited connectivity and lack of height adjustment keep it from being a premium solution.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 27 inchesbest | |
100 Hz | 120 Hzbest | |
280 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
— | 1,500 ratiobest | |
| ↓ lower better | 5 ms | 1 msbest |
2 countbest | 1 count | |
1 countbest | — | |
— | 28 degreesbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(6) | ||
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 100 Hz | 120 Hz |
Panel Type | VA | IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 280 nits | 300 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000:1 ratio | 1500 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 5 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
Connectivity(1) | ||
HDMI Ports (count) | 2 count | 1 count |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | -5 to 15 degrees | 28 degrees |
Warranty & Power(2) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 36 months |
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 28 W | 15 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers commend the E275W-FW100T for its strong value proposition, highlighting the 100 Hz panel, 1 ms blur-reduction response, AMD FreeSync, and near-borderless design, while noting the lack of HDR and limited ergonomics.
Everyday users consistently rate the monitor highly (average 4.8/5), praising its affordability, built-in speakers, smooth gaming performance, and slim bezels, but complain about the low 1080p pixel density, missing accessories and lack of height adjustment.
Professional reviewers consider the VA279HG a solid, value-driven choice for productivity and casual gaming, highlighting its 120 Hz panel, TÜV-certified eye-care technologies, and IPS color performance. However, they note its limited connectivity (no DisplayPort/USB) and lack of height adjustment as drawbacks for premium or competitive-gaming use.
Everyday users overwhelmingly appreciate the eye-care features and the smooth 120 Hz experience, especially for long work hours and light gaming. Common criticisms focus on the low 1080p resolution on a large screen, occasional factory-calibration inconsistencies, and the missing height-adjustment mechanism.
“great value for the price”
“missing power adapter”
“Users consistently commend the eye comfort features, especially those working long hours or with sensitive eyes.”
