ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD
Score: 77/100
Sceptre 24.5-inch Curved Gaming Monitor
Score: 75/100Rankings
The ViewSonic VX2718-PC-MHD is a 27-inch curved VA monitor offering 180 Hz refresh, 1 ms MPRT response and FreeSync Premium for fast gaming. Its Full HD resolution and modest brightness limit HDR and detail, and ergonomics are restricted to tilt only. Ideal for budget-conscious competitive gamers who value high refresh and curvature over resolution and adjustability.
The Sceptre C255B-FWT240 is a 24.5-inch curved VA monitor delivering a blistering 240 Hz refresh rate and 1 ms response for competitive play. Its low brightness, basic tilt-only stand and subpar built-in speakers limit its suitability for bright environments and long sessions. Ideal for budget-focused esports enthusiasts.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
27 inchesbest | 24.5 inches | |
180 Hz | 240 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 msbest | 1 msbest |
250 nits | 300 nitsbest | |
102 %best | 99 % | |
3,000best | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.9 kg | 3.13 kgbest |
1best | 1best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Display(4) | ||
Screen Size (inches) | 27 inches | 24.5 inches |
Refresh Rate (Hz) | 180 Hz | 240 Hz |
Brightness (nits) | 250 nits | 300 nits |
Color Gamut Coverage (%) | 102 % | 99 % |
General(1) | ||
Warranty (years) | 3 years | 1 years |
Build & Design(3) | ||
Weight (with stand) (kg) | 3.9 kg | 3.13 kg |
Width (with stand) (mm) | 609.6 mm | 558.5 mm |
Height (with stand) (mm) | 474.98 mm | 416.1 mm |
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Professional reviewers praise the VX2718-PC-MHD for its high refresh rates and low response times, but note the low pixel density and limited color accuracy make it unsuitable for professional content creation.
Professional reviewers commend the Sceptre 24.5-inch curved monitor for delivering a rare combination of 240Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time at a budget price, highlighting its immersive 1800R curve and vibrant 99% sRGB color coverage. They appreciate the thin bezels, solid construction, and lack of backlight bleed, but criticize the weak built-in speakers, limited tilt-only ergonomics, and the VA panel's inherent color-accuracy and ghosting drawbacks, especially in bright environments or at 60Hz.
“Excellent upgrade from older TN panels.”
“Not the best by far, use headphones instead.”
Everyday users celebrate the monitor's smooth high-refresh performance and immersive curvature, often calling it an excellent value upgrade over older TN panels. Praise centers on the vibrant colors, solid build, and clean visuals, while recurring frustrations focus on the low-quality speakers, lack of ergonomic adjustments, VA ghosting, and insufficient brightness for bright rooms or console use.
