Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026
Sceptre
48 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 2026
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 ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 2026
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Scores
Office
Professional
Gaming
Creative
Entertainment
Portable
Specifications
| Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Size | 25" | 26.5" |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED★ |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Curved | ✓ | ✗ |
| Curvature | 1,500 | — |
| Screen Finish | matte | — |
| Performance | ||
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Response Time | 1 ms | 0.029999999329447746 ms★ |
| Adaptive Sync | FreeSync Premium | FreeSync Premium Pro★ |
| Color & HDR | ||
| Brightness | — | 1300 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 99% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | — | 10-bit★ |
| HDR | — | DisplayHDR 400 |
| HDR Support | — | HDR10★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI Ports | 2 | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 2★ | 1 |
| USB-C | — | 2★ |
| Speakers | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Ergonomics | ||
| Height Adjustable | — | ✓★ |
| Tilt | — | ✓★ |
| Swivel | — | ✓★ |
| Pivot | — | ✓★ |
| VESA Mount | — | 100x100 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | — | ✗ |
| Touchscreen | — | ✗ |
| PIP/PBP | — | ✗ |
| Power | — | 27W★ |
| Weight | 5.81 kg★ | 6.60 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 ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 2026
- Strong color (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Pricing
Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 20260.407score per dollar
vs
ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27" Black 20260.185score per dollar
Sceptre C255B-FWT240.A1 25" Machine Black 2026 offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMGR 27"
Scores 90 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 13 of 30 specs.
