Sceptre 27-inch IPS 2K Gaming Monitor QHD 2560 x 1440p HDR400 up to 165Hz 1ms AMD FreeSync Premium DisplayPort HDMI 100% sRGB, Build-in Speakers Machine Black (E275B-QPD168)

I have been a PC gamer for years, and I have been searching for a new monitor for quite some time. I researched dozens of different brand names from low end budget to high end LG, Samsung, or BenQ gaming monitors, and this Sceptre 27" 1440p HDR gaming monitor checked all my boxes. I wanted as many high-end features that I could find, while paying as little as possible (dont we all). This monitor is with out a doubt one of the best budget monitors that you will find in the 1440p range. It even out ranks or beats some high end monitors that I have come across. It comes with 10bit color or 8bit with dithering which is comparable. 1.07 billion colors at 135% sRGB which means it has great wide color gamut. It has 1m GtG latency and its brightness peaks at 450nits with HDR400. For a 1440p IPS,144 frames per second, HDR capable, 10bit wide color gamut w/ HDR, sporting 1ms grey-to-grey latency at 135% sRGB, this monitor is an absolute beast. Try finding these specs on another 1440p HDR monitor and see how much you will have to pay. This is my first time using HDR and this monitor is brighter than most other 1440p HDR gaming monitors that peak out at around 400. So all these colors pop and the fact that its an IPS screen helps bring things to life. For below $200, you will not find a better gaming monitor (trust me, I looked for months). Also, Sceptre has a 'No dead pixel guarantee'. So thats a relief right from the start that no matter what you wont be stuck with a green or black spot(s) chillin on your brand new gaming monitor.Now as it is a 'budget' monitor there are some caveats, but for the price they are perfectly acceptable. First 10-bit is only available using 120hz, if you want to use 144hz its 8-bit w/ dithering which is not the same thing, but its very hard to tell the difference between the two. It is also possible that my Display Port cable is an older version and its not letting me access the higher setting because of it, but I dont think so. Also, 1ms GtG latency only comes on if you select the 'overdrive' option within the monitors settings. Otherwise its 5ms. Again, not a big deal because its easy to access. The last negative thing I have to mention is the stand. Its a big monitor with a beefy and very tall stand. You cannot adjust the height unless I am missing something. You can tilt the screen in all directions, up/down/left/right and rotate it into portrait view, which is nice, but I would like it a few inches lower. The bezels are nice and fairly small on the left and right sides.Again, overall you will be hard pressed to find a comparable 1440p IPS HDR gaming monitor for this price that are rockin these kind of specs 10-bit 135% sRGB is hard to find even on high end models. Ive had zero issues in the past 3 months of constant use and Im glad I waited and kept searching until I found this one. If you have read other comments about HDR not working or a 'washed-out' look, that is a problem with HDR settings within windows and not a monitor problem. I recommend that if you do have an issue (I had no issues at all), then search for an HDR settings guide and you will be good to go! I hope this guide has helped and besides, if you dont like it, you can return it and try your second choice! However, once you launch your first game, you will be glad you bought it.

I've never had a reason to dislike my 27" Sceptre monitors. I'm used to having a 22" monitor and a 24" monitor at work, but I've always thought that they needed to be bigger. Once I set up my office the way I really wanted it, I decided on having a dual 27" monitor setup. I've liked it a lot, but when I saw the option to grab this monitor while it was still in stock, I had to take it.PROSThis is a BIG monitor, and the picture is great. It's nice and sharp, and the motion is really great as well. I know there's a lot of enthusiasts out there who can't wait to tell me how wrong I am, but for someone who doesn't need the top of the line, I'm very happy with this.It still has a VESA mount, despite its size. For anyone wondering, it needs risers in order to work.The LED strip on the back is a neat touch.The borders are really small, so you get a lot more out of the picture itself.The backlighting is incredible. Despite how bright it is, it's easily turned down either from your system, or the monitor itself.CONSThis boi is H E A V Y. If you already have a dual-monitor mount at home, make sure it can support the weight. If it can support over 20lbs, you should be fine. Anything else, it will weight it down immediately. If you have a mount that has a straight pole with the arms that hold your monitors, it'll definitely get weighed down by this beast.There seems to be a slight buzzing/humming sound coming from the monitor when its on. I usually have headphones on at my desk, but I could imagine that it could be problematic for those with exceptional hearing.Overall, I don't think that you can find a better value for a monitor. What you get with this vs. what you pay is astounding. I've used Alienware and LG monitors that don't seem as good, or are as good, but with an additional $500 on the price. For anyone looking to game or work in style and on a budget, look no further than Sceptre.