Sceptre E279W-19203R
Score: 69/100
Asus VG249QL3A
Score: 78/100Rankings
The ASUS TUF Gaming VG249QL3A is a 24-inch Fast IPS monitor that excels in refresh rate and response time, making it ideal for competitive gamers, while offering solid ergonomics and eye-care features.
The 27-inch Sceptre TN monitor provides a budget-friendly 75 Hz gaming experience with FreeSync and a rapid 3 ms response time, but its color reproduction and viewing angles are limited by the TN panel. It includes basic ergonomics, built-in speakers and VESA mounting, making it suitable for casual gamers and office use.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 24 inches | |
75 Hz | 180 Hzbest | |
280 nits | 350 nitsbest | |
3,000 ratiobest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3 ms | 1 msbest |
2 countbest | 2 countbest | |
— | 1 countbest | |
16 degreesbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(7) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 75 Hz | 180 Hz |
Panel Type | TN | Fast IPS |
Brightness (nits) | 280 nits | 350 nits |
Contrast Ratio (ratio) | 3000 ratio | 1000:1 ratio |
Response Time (ms) | 3 ms | 1 ms |
Color Gamut | 72% NTSC | 99% sRGB |
Ergonomics(1) | ||
Tilt Range (degrees) | 16 degrees | +23 to -5 degrees |
Warranty & Power(2) | ||
Warranty Period (months) | 12 months | 36 months |
Typical Power Consumption (W) | 28 W | 18 W |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the aggressive price-to-feature ratio, especially the inclusion of FreeSync and a 75 Hz panel, while warning that the TN panel's color accuracy and viewing angles are poor for creators.
Users like the smooth 75 Hz gameplay and easy plug-and-play setup, but many note weak speakers and limited viewing angles.
Professional reviewers praise the VG249QL3A for its ultra-smooth 180 Hz panel, 1 ms response, ELMB motion clarity and ergonomic flexibility, noting the missing USB-C and HDR as acceptable trade-offs for its price.
Users love the buttery-smooth gameplay and adjustable stand, but complain about the lack of USB-C, modest speakers and the perceived pixel stretch at 1080p.
“Great image quality for the price”
“Perfect for Xbox and PC gaming”
“Speakers are weak”
