First Impressions
Priced at $99.97, the Sceptre IPS 27 Inch Monitor is Sceptre's entry in the monitors category. With 2,280 buyers rating it at 4.3 stars, it currently sits at #55 of 183 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 55% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Display Build
At $99.97, the Sceptre IPS 27 Inch 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 Sceptre IPS 27 Inch Monitor: "Built-in speakers".
Specifications
- Brand: Sceptre
- Price: $99.97 (well below the $221.01 category average)
- Amazon rating: 4.3 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2,280
- Category rank: #55 of 183 in monitors
- Cheaper in category: 39 products
- Higher-rated in category: 117 products
- More-reviewed in category: 47 products
Owner Reports
A 4.3-star average from 2,280 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 color accuracy
- Built-in speakers
Common complaints:
- Lower refresh rate
The Budget Angle
At $99.97, the Sceptre IPS 27 Inch Monitor sits well below the $221.01 category average. 39 options are cheaper and 143 are more expensive.
The category leader is the Acer SB220Q bi Monitor ($69.99, 4.6★, 42,481 reviews). It's $29.98 more expensive than the top pick despite ranking lower, which is a hard combination to justify unless a specific feature swings the decision.
Most-reviewed alternatives (more buyer data):
- Acer SB220Q bi Monitor - $69.99, 4.6★ (42,481 reviews) · Better on both axes
- Sceptre 20 inch Monitor - $67.97, 4.4★ (25,480 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.
The Buy/Skip Call
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 color accuracy
- Built-in speakers
Cons:
- Lower refresh rate
Final Take
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.