Crua's High-end Contender
Priced at $139.99, the CRUA 27" Curved Monitor is Crua's entry in the monitors category. With 1,944 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #67 of 183 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 37% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Display Build
At $139.99, the CRUA 27" 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 27" Curved Monitor: "165Hz refresh rate".
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Crua
- Price: $139.99 (well below the $221.01 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 1,944
- Category rank: #67 of 183 in monitors
- Cheaper in category: 75 products
- Higher-rated in category: 117 products
- More-reviewed in category: 54 products
What 1,944 Buyers Say
A 4.3-star average from 1,944 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:
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Supports AMD FreeSync
Common complaints:
- Limited resolution
- No built-in speakers
Cheap vs. Capable
At $139.99, the CRUA 27" Curved Monitor sits well below the $221.01 category average. 75 options are cheaper and 107 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Acer SB220Q bi Monitor ($69.99, 4.6★, 42,481 reviews). It's $70.00 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- KOORUI 27 Inch Monitor - $109.99, 4.4★ (15,268 reviews) · Better on both axes
- KOORUI G2411P Gaming Monitor - $159.99, 4.4★ (10,824 reviews) · Higher rated
- KOORUI 27 Inch Gaming Monitor - $109.99, 4.4★ (10,824 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.
Is It For You?
Maybe. Middle-of-the-pack on rating and price, no standout strengths. If a specific feature matches your need (165hz refresh rate or supports amd freesync), it's reasonable. Otherwise the top picks are safer bets.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional monitors without overspending
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 165Hz refresh rate
- Supports AMD FreeSync
Cons:
- Limited resolution
- No built-in speakers
Wrap-Up
8/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.