The Sceptre C325W-1920R is a budget 1080p VA 32-inch LCD monitor with mediocre picture quality and decent motion handling. It has a high native contrast ratio and can get decently bright to overcome glare in an average lit room. It has good reflection handling and very good gray uniformity. Unfortunately, the input lag and the pixel response time are not good for serious gaming. Finally, the bad ergonomics might have you looking for a good VESA mount to help you place it comfortably.
Our Verdict
The Sceptre C325W-1920R is a mediocre monitor for most usages. The size is great but the resolution is not enough to make it stand out. The picture quality is below average but has a good contrast ratio for darker rooms. The motion blur and input lag are decent but they will not please any competitive gamer.
- High native contrast ratio.
- Large size.
- Poor vertical viewing angles.
- Disappointing motion blur.
- Bad ergonomics.
The Sceptre C325W is only acceptable for office use. It has a large size screen but its resolution is only 1080p, and thus the usable area is limited. The picture quality is below average, but it does remain quite accurate when viewed at small angles so you can share the screen with your coworkers. Unfortunately, the stand's mobility is very restrictive, and it might be hard to position according to your preferences.
The Sceptre C325W is a mediocre monitor for playing video games. It only supports 60Hz and has no extra features to improve the gaming experience. Most serious gamers will be disappointed due to the input lag performance and the pixel response time, which leaves a longer than usual blur trail. Although the monitor has a nice curve, the subpar picture quality and low pixel density do not deliver an immersive gaming experience.
the Sceptre C325W is a passable monitor for multimedia use. Although it has a large screen size, its FHD resolution does not allow you to put much detail on the screen and thus some high-res content will not show as intended. The ergonomics are bad and you will have a hard time positioning it to your likings.
The Sceptre C325W is an unremarkable monitor for media creation. It has a large screen size but only an FHD resolution that limits the amount of detail you can display. The input lag is ok for most users but if you are creating media you might not find it satisfactory.
The Sceptre C325W doesn't support HDR.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Sceptre C325W, however, there are a series of Sceptre monitors with differing sizes, resolutions and other features - some of these are listed below.
If someone comes across a different type of panel or if their monitor doesn't correspond to our review, let us know and we will update the review. Note that some tests such as the gray uniformity may vary between individual units.
| Model | Size | Refresh Rate | FreeSync | Resolution | Curved |
| E248W-19203A | 24" | 75Hz | Yes | 1080p | no |
| E275W-1920 | 27" | 60Hz | No | 1080p | no |
| C275B-144R | 27" | 144Hz | Yes | 1080p | yes |
| C328B-144KN | 32" | 144Hz | Yes | 1080p | yes |
| C325W-1920R | 32" | 60Hz | No | 1080p | yes |
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Sceptre C325W is a very basic monitor with mediocre performance. You should be able to find better monitors out there. See our recommendations for the best monitors under $200, the best 1080p monitors, and the best gaming monitors under $200.
The HP V320 is much better than the Sceptre C325W. The HP V320 has a lower input lag and a faster pixel response time that only leaves a small blur trail in fast action scenes which is great if you play games. It also has wider viewing angles because of its IPS panel, so you can show your work to your colleagues easier. On the other hand, the Sceptre C325W has better reflection handling and is suitable for a room with many light sources.
The Dell U2717D is much better than the Sceptre C325W. The Dell U2717D has much better ergonomics so you can position it to your liking much easier. Also due to its IPS panel, it has wider viewing angles to allow sharing your work with a colleague. The Dell U2717D also has a faster pixel response time that displays less blur trail, and a much better resolution that allows it to show more detail on the screen. The Sceptre C325W has a higher native contrast ratio which makes blacks look deep in a dim environment.
The LG 27UD58-B is significantly better than the Sceptre C325W. The LG 27UD58-B has better viewing angles due to its IPS panel. It also has a much lower input lag and a faster pixel response time and supports the FreeSync VRR implementation which is excellent if you play games. The LG 27UD58-B has a much better resolution that allows it to display more detail on the screen. The Sceptre C325W, on the other hand, has a higher native contrast ratio that delivers deep blacks, and a better reflection handling so it can be placed in a room with many small light sources.
The Dell D3218HN is significantly better than the Sceptre C325W. The Dell D3218HN has wider viewing angles due to its IPS panel and a better input lag which is great if you play video games. The Dell D3218HN also has a faster pixel response time and will leave a shorter blur trail. The Sceptre C325W, on the other hand, has better reflection handling, which is great if you have a room with many small windows.
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