What You Need to Know
Priced at $109.97, the Sceptre E255B-FWT240 is Sceptre's entry in the 1080p gaming monitors category. With 361 buyers rating it at 4.4 stars, it currently sits at #23 of 40 in our rankings. It's not a top pick - there are higher-rated and better-value options in the category - but specific shoppers may still find it fits their needs.
Display Build
At $109.97, the Sceptre E255B-FWT240 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.
Buyers specifically call out: "AMD FreeSync Premium".
One feature owners single out about the Sceptre E255B-FWT240: "240Hz refresh rate".
By the Spec Sheet
- Brand: Sceptre
- Price: $109.97 (slightly below the $118.06 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.4 of 5.0
- Reviews: 361
- Category rank: #23 of 40 in 1080p gaming monitors
- Cheaper in category: 14 products
- Higher-rated in category: 25 products
- More-reviewed in category: 21 products
What 361 Buyers Say
A 4.4-star average from 361 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:
- 240Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response
- AMD FreeSync Premium
Common complaints:
- Basic stand
- No height adjust
What Else to Consider
At $109.97, the Sceptre E255B-FWT240 sits slightly below the $118.06 category average. 14 options are cheaper and 25 are more expensive.
The category leader is the SANSUI ES-24X5C ($109.98, 4.5★, 7,188 reviews). Pricing is essentially the same, so the rating and review-count edge tilts in favor of the top pick.
Direct competitors at this price (±25%):
- SANSUI ES-24X5C - $109.98, 4.5★ (7,188 reviews) · Roughly comparable
- SANSUI ES-24X3 - $98.99, 4.5★ (5,957 reviews) · Better on both axes
- KOORUI G2511XC - $129.98, 4.4★ (5,976 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★. If pure price is the filter, the cheapest is the Raywego 24 Inch Curved at $75.98.
Is It For You?
Probably yes , with a caveat. The rating is strong and the price is reasonable. Just confirm the specific features you care about - connectivity, switches, ports, whatever - match what's listed.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 240Hz refresh rate
- 1ms response
- AMD FreeSync Premium
Cons:
- Basic stand
- No height adjust
Wrap-Up
7.7/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.