Sceptre 27-inch

By Sceptre · Gaming Monitors · Audio & Electronics

  • 27 in, 1920 x 1080
  • 100 Hz refresh rate
  • 1 ms blur reduction
  • 280 cd/m2 typical brightness
  • 3000:1 contrast ratio

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~$299.99 (approx.)
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Summary

A 27-inch VA-panel gaming monitor with 1920 × 1080 resolution, up to 100 Hz refresh, AMD FreeSync and 3000:1 static contrast. Check the lack of independent testing and community feedback before buying: no third-party lab or owner community has published results for this model.

Strengths

  • The VA panel delivers 3000:1 static contrast, which suits dark-room gaming and movies.
  • Dual HDMI 2.0 ports let you switch between a PC and a console without unplugging cables.
  • AMD FreeSync support covers variable refresh rate gaming on compatible hardware.
  • The 100 Hz refresh rate is a step above the 60 Hz found on budget 27-inch monitors.
  • VESA 100 × 100 mm mounting lets you replace the tilt-only stand with an arm.

Weaknesses

  • No independent instrumented test of this model exists from RTINGS, Wirecutter, Tom’s Guide, CNET or PCMag.
  • No Reddit or forum owner discussions could be located for this specific model.
  • The stand tilts only (-5° forward, ~15° backward) with no height adjustment, swivel or pivot.
  • Built-in 2 × 2W speakers are very quiet, according to the single review on Sceptre’s own site.
  • The 1 ms figure is blur reduction (MPRT), not native response time; the native gray-to-gray figure is 5 ms.
  • Without independent test data, the monitor competes with better-documented alternatives.

Verified specifications

PanelVA (vertical alignment).
Screen size27 in diagonal viewable.
Native resolution1920 × 1080 Full HD.
Refresh rateup to 100 Hz.
Response time1 ms blur reduction (MPRT); 5 ms gray-to-gray with overdrive.
Contrast ratio3000:1 static; 1,000,000:1 dynamic.
Brightness280 cd/m² typical.
Color gamut100% sRGB; 16.7M color depth.
Viewing angle178° horizontal / 178° vertical.
Backlightedge-lit LED, 30,000+ hour rated life.
Surfaceantiglare, 3H hard coating.
SyncAMD FreeSync.
Speakers2 × 2W.
Inputs2x HDMI 2.0 (up to 1080p at 100 Hz), 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (up to 1080p at 100 Hz), 3.5 mm headphone output.
Tilt-5° forward, ~15° backward; no height adjustment, swivel or pivot.
VESA mount100 × 100 mm, M4 × 10 mm screws.
Security lockyes.
Powerexternal 12V 3.0A adapter; typical 28 W, max 33 W, standby 0.17 W.
Warrantyone year limited parts and labor.
Dimensions24.13 × 17.21 × 7.66 in with stand; 24.13 × 14.23 × 1.75 in without stand.
Weight7.21 lbs with stand; 6.48 lbs without stand.
In the boxAC power adapter, HDMI cable, display panel, neck, stand, quick user guide, warranty card.
Full research notes and sources

Panel and picture quality

The E275W-FW100T uses a VA panel with a 3000:1 static contrast ratio. Sceptre also publishes a 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast figure, but that is a different measurement and not comparable to the static number. Brightness is rated at 280 cd/m² typical, and color coverage is 100% sRGB with a 16.7M color depth. Viewing angles are 178° in both directions, and the backlight is a 30,000+ hour edge-lit LED. Nobody has published instrumented measurements of color accuracy (delta-E), backlight bleed or uniformity for this model, so these first-party numbers stand unverified by a third party.

Response time and overdrive

Sceptre lists a 1 ms response time, but that figure is blur reduction (MPRT), not native pixel response. The native gray-to-gray response is 5 ms with overdrive enabled. The overdrive setting is adjustable in the OSD, as is gamma. Without independent testing, real-world overshoot and response-time behavior remain unknown.

Connectivity and stand

The monitor has two HDMI 2.0 ports and one DisplayPort 1.2 port, each supporting 1080p at up to 100 Hz, plus a 3.5 mm headphone output. The stand neck is detaches for VESA mounting (100 × 100 mm, M4 × 10 mm screws). The included stand offers tilt only: -5° forward and roughly 15° backward. There is no height adjustment, swivel or pivot, so getting the screen to the right eye level may require a third-party arm.

Speakers and audio

The monitor includes two 2W speakers. The single review on Sceptre’s product page reports them as very quiet (“quieter than my Fan”). A 3.5 mm headphone jack provides a wired audio-out option for headphones or external speakers.

Warranty, support and running costs

The warranty is one year limited parts and labor, per the manufacturer’s spec sheet. Sceptre customer service is reachable at 1-800-788-2878 or SceptreCS@Sceptre.com, Monday through Friday 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM PST. No information about repairability, spare parts availability or a service network beyond the warranty contact details was found. Running costs are limited to electricity: the monitor draws a typical 28 W, a maximum of 33 W, and 0.17 W in standby. No proprietary accessories or subscriptions are required.

Which model this is

This page covers the Sceptre E275W-FW100T, listed on Sceptre’s official site as “E275W-FW100T (2025)” with manual designation MD27Y1. The match is established by exact specification correspondence across seven key specs (27 in, 1920 × 1080, 100 Hz, 1 ms blur reduction, 280 cd/m², 3000:1 contrast, 2x HDMI 2.0 + 1x DisplayPort 1.2), not by an ASIN printed on Sceptre’s product pages. Two similar Sceptre 27-inch 100 Hz models were checked and ruled out: the E275W-FPT1 (IPS panel, USB-C, 330 cd/m²) and the E275W-19203RD1 (HDMI + VGA, no DisplayPort).

The Amazon listing for this model is ASIN B0CHHSFMRL.

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