Sceptre C275B-FWT240.A1 27" Machine Black 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Sceptre C275B-FWT240.A1 27" Machine Black 2026
The Sceptre C255B-FWT240 curved gaming monitor is widely praised for its excellent value, solid build, and smooth 240Hz performance, making it a top choice for budget-conscious gamers. Users highlight easy setup, good picture quality, and immersive curvature, though some note slightly cool color accuracy and a missing auto-wake sleep mode as minor drawbacks. Overall, it delivers reliable performance for both work and casual gaming.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Solid build quality
- Easy setup out of the box
- Smooth 240Hz refresh rate
- Good picture quality
Cons
- Slightly cool color accuracy
- No auto-wake sleep mode
- No height adjustment
- One unit arrived damaged
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
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
Scores
Specifications
| Sceptre C275B-FWT240.A1 27" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 27" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 165 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 550 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 99% sRGB | 120% sRGB / DCI-P3 90% |
| Color Depth | — | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR400 |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C | — | 4★ |
| Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✗ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✓★ |
| Power | — | 35W★ |
| Weight | 6.62 kg★ | 9.01 kg |
Pros & Cons
Sceptre C275B-FWT240.A1 27" Machine Black 2026
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong connectivity (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average ergonomic (11th percentile)11th %ile
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 C275B-FWT240.A1 27" Machine Black 2026 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 29 specs.
