Sceptre E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2026
Dell S2725QC 27" Ash White 2026
What Buyers Say
Sceptre E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2026
This Sceptre 27-inch IPS Gaming Monitor receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its vibrant colors, smooth 180Hz refresh rate, and excellent value for the price. Users praise the fast setup, multiple ports, and solid build quality, making it a great budget option for gamers and professionals. A few concerns include one report of screen flickering and a stuck pixel issue, but most reviewers are highly satisfied.
Pros
- Vibrant and accurate colors
- Smooth 180Hz refresh rate
- Fast 1ms response time
- Great value for the price
- Easy setup
Cons
- Screen flickering issue
- Stuck pixel on some units
- Basic speakers
- Limited stand adjustments (tilt only)
- 1080p sharpness on 27-inch screen
Dell S2725QC 27" Ash White 2026
The Dell S2725QC is a 27-inch 4K IPS monitor with a 120Hz refresh rate and USB-C connectivity. Reviewers praise its sharp image quality, natural colors, smooth motion, and sleek design. It is considered excellent value for the price, with minor light bleed noted but not detracting from overall satisfaction.
Pros
- Sharp 4K image quality
- Natural and vibrant colors
- Smooth 120Hz refresh rate
- Convenient USB-C connectivity
- Sleek and modern design
Cons
- Minor light bleed on edges
Scores
Specifications
| Sceptre E275B-FPT165 27" | Dell S2725QC 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 27" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✗ | ✗ |
| Screen Finish | — | matte |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 180 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms★ | 8 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync | FreeSync Premium★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 350 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 99% sRGB |
| HDR | — | HDR |
| HDR Support | — | HDR |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 1★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✗ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 25W★ |
| Weight | 3.63 kg★ | 6.71 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sceptre E275B-FPT165 27" Machine Black 2026
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average feature (21st percentile)
Dell S2725QC 27" Ash White 2026
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong ergonomic (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (90th percentile)90th %ile
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 28 specs.