Sceptre C249B-FWT100 Review

Sceptre positions the Sceptre C249B-FWT100 as a premium 1080p gaming monitors, asking $79.97. After 69 customer reviews on Amazon, the verdict is a exceptional 4.7 stars. We've ranked it #31 out of 40 in this category. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 32% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.

At $79.97, the Sceptre C249B-FWT100 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.

Worth noting on the Sceptre C249B-FWT100 specifically - reviews repeatedly flag "100Hz refresh rate" as a standout.

• Brand: Sceptre
• Price: $79.97 (well below the $118.06 category average)
• Amazon rating: 4.7 of 5.0
• Reviews: 69
• Category rank: #31 of 40 in 1080p gaming monitors
• Cheaper in category: 1 products
• Higher-rated in category: 1 products
• More-reviewed in category: 31 products

69 reviews and a 4.7-star average is a strong signal. At this scale, manufactured reviews would have to be unrealistically pervasive to move the score this much, which means the satisfaction is real for the typical buyer.

Common positives:

• 100Hz refresh rate
• 1ms response
• Built-in speakers

Common complaints:

• Lower refresh rate
• Basic design

For context, the average rating across all 40 1080p gaming monitors options we track is 4.5 stars, so this product is meaningfully above average.

At $79.97, the Sceptre C249B-FWT100 sits well below the $118.06 category average. 1 options are cheaper and 38 are more expensive.

The category leader is the SANSUI ES-24X5C ($109.98, 4.5★, 7,188 reviews). The Sceptre C249B-FWT100 is $30.01 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.

Higher-rated options in this category:

• ZZA 24.5 Inch Curved - $129.99, 5.0★ (8 reviews) · Higher rated
• MSI Pro MP273W E14A - $109.99, 4.7★ (33 reviews) · Roughly comparable
• ZZA 27 Inch 280Hz - $124.03, 4.7★ (23 reviews) · Roughly comparable

If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the ZZA 24.5 Inch Curved at 5.0★.

Yes - high rating, below-average price, healthy review volume. The Sceptre C249B-FWT100 is the kind of choice that's hard to regret. The only reason to skip it is if a specific feature you need is missing.

Best fit for:

• Budget shoppers who want functional 1080p gaming monitors without overspending
• Quality-first buyers who prioritize a track record of satisfaction over saving a few dollars

Pros:

• 100Hz refresh rate
• 1ms response
• Built-in speakers

Cons:

• Lower refresh rate
• Basic design

8.1/10

Not a top-tier rank, but the price-to-rating combo is genuinely good. A reasonable choice if the top picks don't fit your budget.