Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026
ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" Black 2021
What Buyers Say
Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026
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
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 C255B-FWT240.A1 25" | ASUS TUF Gaming VG34VQL1B 34" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 25" | 34" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3440 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 21:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✓ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| 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 | — | 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 | 5.81 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 offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 8 of 30 specs.
