Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026

Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026

Sceptre
48 Overall Score
vs
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021

ASUS
90 Overall Score

What Buyers Say

Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026

75 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews

Most users are very satisfied with this 240Hz monitor, praising its crisp visuals, smooth performance, and great value for the price. A few negative reviews mention poor color accuracy and that the monitor may not actually reach 240Hz on some systems. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget option for gaming, especially on PC.

Pros
  • Crisp and smooth visuals
  • Great value for the price
  • 240Hz refresh rate as advertised
  • Fast shipping and good packaging
  • Sleek design with cool back lights
Cons
  • Poor color accuracy on some units
  • May not reach 240Hz on all systems
  • Slight ghosting on Xbox
  • Mediocre built-in speakers
  • Limited tilt adjustment
🤔 Refresh rate 4
👍 Value for money 4
👎 Color accuracy 2
👍 Build quality 3
👎 Ghosting 2
👎 Speaker quality 2

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021

82 out of 100 high confidence 31 reviews

The ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B is a 34-inch ultrawide 1440p monitor with a 165Hz refresh rate, praised for its great value and versatility for both gaming and productivity. Users highlight the excellent contrast, high refresh rate, and built-in USB hub, but note that HDR looks washed out and ghosting or overshoot can occur if settings aren't tuned properly. The monitor requires some adjustment for different content types, but once configured, it delivers a solid experience for the price.

Pros
  • Great value for money
  • High 165Hz refresh rate
  • Excellent contrast and colors
  • Built-in USB hub
  • Versatile for gaming and productivity
Cons
  • HDR looks washed out
  • Ghosting and overshoot issues
  • Requires frequent adjustments per content
  • Variable Overdrive doesn't work as intended
  • Dark colors could be better
👍 Value for money 8
👍 Refresh rate 5
👎 Ghosting and overshoot 5
👎 Hdr quality 4
👍 Built in usb hub 3
👍 Versatility 4

Scores

Office
Sceptre
40
ASUS
93
Gaming
Sceptre
52
ASUS
86
Professional
Sceptre
24
ASUS
85
Entertainment
Sceptre
41
ASUS
80
Creative
Sceptre
24
ASUS
74
Portable
Sceptre
8
ASUS
16

Specifications

Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25"ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34"
Display
Size25"34"
Resolution1920 x 10803440 x 1440
Panel TypeVAVA
Aspect Ratio16:921:9
Curved✓✓
Curvature1,5001,500
Screen Finishmatte—
Performance
Refresh Rate240 Hz★165 Hz
Response Time1 ms1 ms
Adaptive SyncFreeSync PremiumFreeSync Premium
Color & HDR
Brightness—550 nits★
Color Gamut—120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90%
Color Depth—16.7 Million
HDR—DisplayHDR 400
HDR Support—HDR400
Connectivity
HDMI Ports22
DisplayPort22
USB-C—4★
Speakers✓✓
Headphone Jack—✓★
Ergonomics
Height Adjustable—✓★
Tilt—✓★
Swivel—✓★
Pivot—✗
VESA Mount—100x100
Features
Webcam—✗
Touchscreen—✗
PIP/PBP—✓★
Power—35W★
Weight5.81 kg★9.01 kg

Pros & Cons

Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026

  • Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
  • Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
  • Below average color (17th percentile)17th %ile
  • Below average display (32nd percentile)

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021

  • Strong connectivity (100th percentile)100th %ile
  • Strong feature (96th percentile)96th %ile
  • Strong color (95th percentile)95th %ile
  • Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile

Pricing

Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026 is MX$3,154 cheaper (2.0x less).

Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021

Verdict

★ Winner: ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34"

Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.

ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Better at:

GamingOfficeCreativePortableProfessionalEntertainment

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