What You Need to Know
Priced at $105.99, the CRUA 24" Curved Monitor is Crua's entry in the monitors category. With 523 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #106 of 183 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 52% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Display Build
At $105.99, the CRUA 24" Curved Monitor is firmly in budget territory. Expect a basic stand with tilt-only adjustment, plastic build, and a panel that's good for productivity but won't impress for color-critical work. Inputs are usually limited to HDMI plus one DisplayPort.
One feature owners single out about the CRUA 24" Curved Monitor: "AMD FreeSync".
Specs at a Glance
- Brand: Crua
- Price: $105.99 (well below the $221.01 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 523
- Category rank: #106 of 183 in monitors
- Cheaper in category: 47 products
- Higher-rated in category: 117 products
- More-reviewed in category: 106 products
Real-World Feedback
A 4.3-star average from 523 buyers means most are happy, but a meaningful slice - roughly 15-20% - has at least some complaint. The pattern in the negative reviews matters more than the average itself.
Common positives:
- High refresh rate
- AMD FreeSync
Common complaints:
- Lower resolution
The Budget Angle
At $105.99, the CRUA 24" Curved Monitor sits well below the $221.01 category average. 47 options are cheaper and 135 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Acer SB220Q bi Monitor ($69.99, 4.6★, 42,481 reviews). It's $36.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Cheaper alternatives worth a look:
- cocopar Portable Monitor - $79.99, 4.8★ (1,007 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Acer SB220Q bi Monitor - $69.99, 4.6★ (42,481 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Sceptre 24 inch Gaming Monitor - $79.97, 4.6★ (22,658 reviews) · Better on both axes
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the MSI MAG 255F E20 Monitor at 5.0★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the UFYQL 15.6-inch Portable Monitor at $39.98.
Who Should Get This
Yes if you're shopping price. It's significantly cheaper than the category average, the rating is acceptable, and you're not missing anything that justifies double the spend for most users.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional monitors without overspending
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- High refresh rate
- AMD FreeSync
Cons:
- Lower resolution
The Verdict
7.5/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.