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Sceptre E255B 1658A 25 165Hz 144Hz 1ms AMD FreeSync gaming LED Monitor 2x HDMI 2 0 1x DisplayPort RTS FPS Build in Speakers Machine Black Metallic Black
Last Updated: September 20, 2020 (Refresh Now)
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Gaming
174monitor, games, 165hz, fps, gamer
+97%
-3%
" ... Great for gaming at a minimum price. ... "
" ... 1 60 dollers very good this moniter is great i love gaming on it easy to use and its very low on price a moniter with this quality is mostly bout $220 this is $165 ... "
" ... If you're looking for just a cheap 1080p high FPS gaming monitor then you've found it. ... This Monitor is made for games that need high FPS over stunning quality. ... "
" ... Ordered it for my son for gaming. ... "
" ... Good chair for gaming. ... "
" ... I recently built a custom gaming PC and used this. ... "
" ... I bought this monitor for gaming and love everything about it. ... "
" ... Bought as Christmas gift for gaming. ... "
Display Clarity
174dead pixels, screen, 165hz, pixel, dead pixel
+67%
-33%
" ... It looks AMAZING for a TN monitor! ... "
" ... So far a good monitor for its price nice clear screen 165hz as it says and nice and thin to go on my mounts ... "
" ... It has different setting for different types of games, movies and anti-blue screen (FPS, RTS, etc . ) ... "
" ... This is a great display to own. ... I would advise getting a pair of speakers to go with this display. ... "
" ... No stuck or dead pixels. ... "
" ... I was originally skeptical of this screen I have seen two reviewers on it I was nervous. ... "
" ... No dead pixels. ... After 8 hours of gaming immediately after receiving, still no dead pixels - though I will note the monitor is warm to the touch. ... "
" ... It's been pretty phenomenal honestly, color is really good (although obviously not ips good), the borderless design looks super crisp, and the 165hz refresh rate has made for really good gaming for me. ... "
Price
147monitor, worth, amazing, budget, point
+94%
-6%
" ... I was doing a lot of research on this monitor and comparing it with other monitors in a similar price range. ... If you were like me, on the fence between this monitor and others in a similar price range, then just go for this one. ... "
" ... I searched for weeks trying to get the best bang for my buck. ... "
" ... 165hz for the price is totally worth it ... "
" ... I liked that this monitor is great for the price and is of great quality. ... "
" ... This monitor is amazing super cheap for its price. ... "
" ... And the price is right! ... "
" ... Perfect monitor for the price, literally the best budget monitor ... "
" ... The price point on this monitor is amazing for the performance it offers. ... "
Device Compatibility
88monitors, g sync, one, freesync, works
+80%
-20%
" ... Really nice monitor all around for $160. ... "
" ... I would 100% recommended this monitor ... "
" ... Great for any computer. ... "
" ... No problems here real good monitor ... "
" ... I was surprised this monitor had Dot by Dot. ... "
" ... You get an almost perfect monitor. ... "
" ... Bought 2 for my new computer setup and absolutely love them, Would highly recommend. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up, just make sure when you plug it up and turn your pc on, go to settings click on “system” and go to and click on “sound” and make sure the OUTPUT is set to your headset. ... Plugged my monitors in and thought i was good to go and it used the monitor speakers by deafult. ... "
Picture Quality
76quality, monitor, good, gaming, quality is great
+91%
-9%
" ... Great picture quality, brightness and the refresh rate and response time were perfect for gaming. ... "
" ... The picture looks good for this price and size but could appear a bit yellow depending on your settings. ... "
" ... I didn't need to adjust any settings in the monitor menus at all to get a great picture. ... "
" ... I had a few dead pixels but they were hardly noticeable and the picture quality was decent. ... "
" ... Picture quality is great and the edgless gives it a great look. ... "
" ... picture is way better than s standard tv. ... "
" ... I love this monitor best price for the picture quality. ... "
" ... No glitches in the screen or anything picture quality is really good and the edges of the screen a really nice and thin 10 out of 10 would recommend ... "
Refresh Rate
75monitor, 165hz, 144hz, high refresh rate, hz
+99%
-1%
" ... Functionality, works great at 144hz and 165hz. ... "
" ... High refresh rate makes it feel smoother ... "
" ... The refresh rate is superb and the image quality is significantly better than I was expecting (after a little tinkering with the settings). ... I feel like I stole this monitor at this price point and would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a high refresh rate monitor at a budget-friendly price point. ... "
" ... I recently jumped back into PC gaming and had been utilizing a 60Hz refresh rate monitor to play FPS'. ... The refresh rate is the real deal . ... "
" ... Probably the best 144 hz monitor for under $200 if your on a budget like me. ... "
" ... Refresh rate is very good. ... "
" ... The high refresh rates are in fact real and the colors are not flat. ... "
" ... Doesn't have any stuttering or flickering with 165hz and 120hz enabled. ... "
Color
53monitor, brightness, color, contrast, picture
+89%
-11%
" ... It came 165hz out of the box and the color is not bad at all. ... If anything the color is a little “warm” but could be adjusted within the monitors settings. ... "
" ... Only complaint is the brightness and picture quality which can be fixed on the nvidia control panel. ... "
" ... Brightness is decent and I haven't had any issues unless sunlight is directly on it in the middle of the day. ... "
" ... Colors look good as well. ... "
" ... The blacks aren’t very deep but it’s good enough. ... "
" ... The color and contrast are both excellent. ... "
" ... The color/sharpness of these made me feel like I HAD upgraded my graphics card, everything looks so good. ... "
" ... Don't expect amazing color accuracy or really good contrast ratios but but it's meant for gaming really and it looks good enough anyways. ... "
Screen Protection
47dead pixel, dead pixels, came, pixel, dead
+32%
-68%
" ... Shipped in and the LCD was already cracked on the left side of the screen ... "
" ... The first one came with a dead pixel. ... "
" ... My only gripe is that the second one now has a single dead pixel and that is very frustrating and annoying. ... "
" ... screen was broken . ... "
" ... Product was decent until i hit the 3 month mark and now the screen just flickers rapidly and is unusable ... "
" ... Not to mention dead pixels everywhere. ... "
" ... My first order came in broken on delivery and my replacement had dead pixels and broke after a little less than a week when it would not power on anymore. ... "
" ... Was great while it lasted unfortunately it only lasted one day before the screen turned completely white and nothing I tried fixed it! ... "
Ports
46hdmi, display port, cable, display port cable, comes
+63%
-37%
" ... This monitor also comes with a display port cable, so you don't need to buy one! ... "
" ... Included DisplayPort cable is also nice ... "
" ... Comes with a secure lock display port cable to run at full 165hz out of the box too. ... "
" ... They are packaged well and come with a desk stand and a (relatively short) Display Port cable. ... "
" ... The bottleneck was the HDMI cable, since my laptop do not have a dp port I ordered a high quality HDMI cable , 4K up to 200 hz, As soon I plugged that cable, I changed all setting back to normal and Im gladly reporting that everything is running smoothly. ... "
" ... Comes with DisplayPort cable too. ... "
" ... I hooked it up as an external monitor to my gaming laptop. ... "
" ... The picture looks great, it works perfect with GSYNC with the whole display port setup. ... "
Product Reliability
42monitor, stopped working, weeks, days, started
+40%
-60%
" ... took two weeks to come and did not work when I received it ... "
" ... I don't believe this was simply a shipping error because the box was completely fine. ... "
" ... Monitor lasted only three months . ... "
" ... Worked fine for the first couple months then a the bottom left corner became shadowy. ... "
" ... Only had it for 1 year and it had shorted out. ... "
" ... But one day I go to game on it again maybe about a month later and this line just showed up out of no where. ... "
" ... A little over 3 months later a lighting zone straight failed. ... "
" ... This product seemed to function well for several months before it failed catastrophically. ... "
Resolution
411080p, 4k, refresh rate, 165hz, 60hz monitor
+93%
-7%
" ... Was looking for a decent 144 htz 1080P Monitor and came across this. ... "
" ... I'm not ready for 1440p yet, so this 1080p with 165hz at this price seemed to be a no-brainer. ... "
" ... Very happy with my purchase and will definitely hang onto this even after upgrading to 1440P/HDR later on. ... "
" ... Instantly noticed a difference going from a 32" Samsung 60hz monitor to this. ... "
" ... If you don't care about 4k and just want SMOOTH then this boy is GOOD for you. ... "
" ... I now have three E255B-1658A monitors set up using a 3+1 monitor stand so I can game at 5760 x 1080 @ 165Hz (I have an old 19" up top for ingame monitoring). ... "
" ... One of the cheapest 165hz 1080p monitors and has thin bezels. ... "
" ... I'll admit, the picture quality/video quality when trying to watch shows or movies isn't the best. ... Even when I change the quality for shows, it still feels like I'm running on SD quality over HD. ... "
Sound Quality
36monitor, sound, sound quality, speaker, bad
+75%
-25%
" ... The monitor is amazing, EXCEPT for the speakers, they are pretty terrible not going to lie. ... "
" ... My only complain is that the sound quality for this monitor is dreadful. ... I would advise getting a pair of speakers to go with this display. ... "
" ... The speakers are just ok but built in monitor speakers are always just meh across the board. ... "
" ... I found it to be a great monitor but the speaker's are to quiet so i am still using my old speaker's. ... "
" ... The audio quality is definitely not the best, I'd recommend external speakers if it really bothers you. ... "
" ... Amazing but sound isnt very good ... "
" ... Could really use more powerful speakers. ... "
" ... none, the gods were listening. ... "
Build Quality
36monitor, sturdy, feels, thin, metal
+81%
-19%
" ... The base feels very solid. ... "
" ... Great steel stand. ... "
" ... First complain is the stand. ... "
" ... Nice thin bezel, sturdy base. ... "
" ... Build quality is good. ... "
" ... I received it with absolutely no problems out of the box and it was easy to attach the stand. ... "
" ... The stand is solid metal, and doesn't have any adjustments or swivels. ... Solid foam securing the monitor to prevent any damage. ... "
" ... seems durable and adjustable height is great to view gaming monitors on various desks with a shelf or no shelf. ... "
Overall performance
32performance, graphics, pc, gpu, build
+100%
" ... If you're looking for a good SMOOTH monitor, this is a great buy. ... "
" ... The graphics on this are amazing worth the price. ... "
" ... Bought it for my first pc build ... "
" ... I've noticed my flicks seem smoother, and my screens seem more snappy. ... "
" ... It great monitor great graphics ... "
" ... from the build quality to the colors and performance . ... "
" ... Quality exceeds my expectations, and I got mine to overclock to 195hz. ... "
" ... I have had no issues with lag or other performance issues and I would definitely recommend this monitor for any purpose really. ... "
Cables
28monitor, cables, cord, comes, dp
+57%
-43%
" ... It also comes with everything you need (screw driver,cables, etc). ... "
" ... Purchased a new a cord verified through displayport.org and the monitor looks and plays well. ... "
" ... Still a great product but I just had to purchase a new cable. ... "
" ... You will need to purchase 90 degree adapters for any cable you use because otherwise you will see them protruding from the bottom of the monitor. ... "
" ... I did not use the included Display port cord as i had my own but it's nice to see that they gave you one. ... "
" ... It comes with a DP cable. ... "
" ... Comes with a displayport cable. ... "
" ... Im very pleased with the monitor and cable that I upgraded it. ... "
Marketplace
23one, sent, picture, another, got
+70%
-30%
" ... Fortunately they are shipping me another one! ... "
" ... Have had no issues with picture. ... "
" ... I was lucky . ... "
" ... So great shipping for Amazon Prime. ... "
" ... Received thank you ... "
" ... But after talking to amazon, they shipped out another asap and took care of it, and received one with no issues. ... "
" ... I got it on sale it was a deal! ... "
" ... I love Amazon! ... "
Setup
21easy, set, monitor, problems, getting
+95%
-5%
" ... Easy to setup and looks so clean and sleek with any setup. ... Will be buying a 2nd for dual monitor setup soon. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up, just make sure when you plug it up and turn your pc on, go to settings click on “system” and go to and click on “sound” and make sure the OUTPUT is set to your headset. ... "
" ... Takes less than 5 minutes to set up. ... "
" ... Will be buying a 2nd one for my dual setup. ... "
" ... Instructions were simple to follow and it detected as a 165mhz monitor without any change in the advance settings. ... "
" ... Setup is easy and the classic Sceptre screwdriver doesn't disappoint. ... "
" ... I bought this for my girlfriends setup. ... "
" ... It's a breeze to set up, UI is easy to navigate, getting the full 165hz as advertised. ... "
Design
17like, sleek, look, good, works
+100%
" ... The base feels very solid. ... "
" ... Works really good and looks great! ... "
" ... Looks great so far! ... "
" ... I’m almost scared to break it when tilting it on the mount I have, but the thinness makes it look sleek. ... "
" ... Sceptre E255B-1658A has a great design. ... "
" ... Edge less design makes it look sleek. ... "
" ... Can’t say anything about long term but out of the box it looks great. ... I do like the thin bezels, it gives it a nicer look. ... "
" ... It’s looks pretty nice. ... "
Returns
15replacement, refund, get, one, days
+40%
-60%
" ... I bought this product in Februrary and the return deadline hit in March. ... "
" ... I hope I can return it or get a replacement. ... "
" ... Always has, but to late to return and replace . ... "
" ... In short, they told me they could ship it in for repairs with a 3 week turn around at the shortest, or I could return to Amazon. ... "
" ... Too bad cant refund ... "
" ... I ordered for a return and exchange and hoping it’ll be better . ... Returning it for a refund now.0 ... "
" ... After 3 days of no answers from the manufacturer I sent it back to Amazon. ... "
" ... Had to return with a yellow tint we couldn't get rid of ... "
Ease of Use
14set, setup, sure, problems, picture
+93%
-7%
" ... The packaging was really well done to the point everything is so easy to set up. ... "
" ... Super easy setup, works great and looks great. ... "
" ... Amazing quality and easy to set up. ... "
" ... It is easy to set up, just make sure when you plug it up and turn your pc on, go to settings click on “system” and go to and click on “sound” and make sure the OUTPUT is set to your headset. ... "
" ... It's a breeze to set up, UI is easy to navigate, getting the full 165hz as advertised. ... "
" ... It was very easy to take it out of the box. ... "
" ... Easy to setup and looks so clean and sleek with any setup. ... "
" ... Super quick and easy and it fired right up and it is 165 hertz just as advertised. ... "
Delivery
12delivery, delivered, box, shipped, arrived
+75%
-25%
" ... But was shipped in box that monitor was in. ... "
" ... there no damage in the box ... "
" ... I ordered this item and it was delivered the next day! ... "
" ... I just got this delivered today. ... "
" ... Came three days before the supposed arrival day, that was an awesome delivery services. ... "
" ... The Monitor arrived BEFORE the delivery date. ... "
" ... He was the one who was home for delivery so he put it up already!! ... "
" ... Received thank you ... "
For Kids
11loves, happy, got, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... I bought it for my son, and he is so happy with it ... "
" ... Purchased for my son. ... "
" ... Got it for my nephew for Christmas, he loves it. ... "
" ... Grandson loves it! ... "
" ... Bought this second monitor for my son for Christmas. ... "
" ... Bought this for my Son! ... "
" ... My son loves this product he is so happy with the quality! ... "
" ... My daughter games apex on it and it’s a really good quality. ... "
Controls
11button, settings, menu, light, however
+27%
-73%
" ... Cons: button placement is behind the lower right part of screen ... menu options are wonky and cumbersome ... "
" ... OSD is tricky to navigate ... "
" ... the button placement for the menu options is poor and bizarre. ... "
" ... Can see halo light from power button through to front. ... "
" ... Worst purchase I've made, the buttons arent even labeled the right ones with the buttons on the manual, the "Input" button does not work and the display port cable that came with is broken so overall a horrible purchase ... "
" ... The only way that I have found to fix this is to downclock to 120hz in nvidia control panel. ... "
Device Stand
10monitor, mount, vesa, vesa mount, screws
+80%
-20%
" ... Hooks on well with the dual monitor stand I have currently. ... "
" ... I can always get a universal stand/mount later on. ... "
" ... Great monitor if ur on a budget and don’t wanna spend $300 on your monitor, I got 2 and got a hanging stand for both of them and they look great ... "
" ... These monitors are VESA compatible, and I was able to mount them with ease. ... "
" ... Means wall mounted I think the stand for it is good as well but I’m more of a mounted person myself, mainly because of the kids ... "
" ... The only mi or thing i would say is that of you want a monitor that has an adjustable stand this doesnt have one so if thats the case I wont recommend this but to be honest it sits at a doable height that an adjustable stand isnt an issue for me. ... "
" ... The stand was surprisingly decent, though I'd still recommend a separate mount, as it sits the monitor really low and it not adjustable as far as I find. ... "
" ... The mount is perfect where it is located on the back of monitor. ... "
Fit
10monitor, tilt, solid, screw, one
+60%
-40%
" ... Hooks on well with the dual monitor stand I have currently. ... "
" ... I bought one a few months back and fell in love with it and decided to buy another. ... "
" ... Magnetic screwdriver is a nice touch ... "
" ... Great monitor, fit for any needs ... "
" ... The stand is solid metal, and doesn't have any adjustments or swivels. ... Solid foam securing the monitor to prevent any damage. ... "
" ... I received it with absolutely no problems out of the box and it was easy to attach the stand. ... "
Comfort
8monitor, hands, feels, fall, best
+88%
-13%
" ... I bought one a few months back and fell in love with it and decided to buy another. ... "
" ... Hands down one of the best budget monitors for less than 200. ... "
" ... Comfortable but not fancy . ... "
" ... It almost feels like my 27" that i am writing this review on. ... "
" ... This is the best monitor for the price, hands down. ... "
" ... Everything feels smooth and I feel no input delay what so ever. ... "
" ... Hands down best monitor I’ve owned. ... "
Software Platform
7bios, pixel, day
+57%
-43%
" ... Office- solid for day to day working applications ... "
" ... First day with it and no dead pixel or anything out of the box after running numerous pixel test videos but I will update review if this changes in a short time. ... "
" ... Windows 10 detected it immediately and automatically put it in 165hz mode. ... "
" ... For questions/comments/inquiries, feel free to email superbtechreviews@gmail.com ... "
Display Size
7size, small, overall, high refresh rate, panel
+100%
" ... Good size and display. ... "
" ... Overall it is a great screen ... "
" ... The screen is a great size, and it's so smooth. ... "
" ... Great PC screen with high refresh rate 165 Ghrz, good size. ... "
" ... Overall a great screen. ... "
" ... I like the large screen, small bezels, and high refresh rate. ... "
" ... Screen to size ratio is fantastic. ... "
As Gift
6got, loves, christmas, received
+100%
" ... Purchased as a gift and it was received as a huge hit!! ... "
" ... I got this for my brother as a gift. ... "
" ... Got it for my nephew for Christmas, he loves it. ... "
" ... I got this for my boyfriend for Christmas and he loves it! ... "
" ... Bought as a gift. ... "
" ... It was a gift. ... "
Video Playback
6youtube, quality, movies, without interruptions, web
+83%
-17%
" ... Web- great for web browsing, youtube videos. ... "
" ... Great for gaming, watching movies, or anything else. ... "
" ... I'll admit, the picture quality/video quality when trying to watch shows or movies isn't the best. ... "
" ... Really like the video quality ... "
" ... These can be in form of videos on YouTube or websites. ... Great for gaming and watching videos on YouTube or Netflix. ... "
Viewing Angles
6angles, viewing angles, good, monitor, tn
+67%
-33%
" ... Picture quality and viewing angles are actually really good! ... "
" ... Viewing angles sucked. ... Good monitor if you don't mind the viewing angles. ... "
" ... best to put on top of something for good viewing angle. ... Viewing angles are lower than I thought but as long as you're smack in the middle it's fine. ... "
" ... Next, the quality, the panel is sharp and has good viewing angles. ... For the ones that said the viewing angles are bad, well they must be blind because my monitor is capable of displaying readable text while nearly looking at the side of the monitor. ... If you are going to complain about viewing angles on this, then you probably have it turned backwards. ... "
Drivers
5monitor, drivers, driver, comes, tried different
+60%
-40%
" ... It also comes with everything you need (screw driver,cables, etc). ... "
" ... I'm running this monitor on my Linux PC with the beta NVIDIA drivers and G-SYNC seems to work perfectly. ... "
" ... I lover how the monitor is edge-less and is well built also love the magnetic screw driver that came with it I had an easy time setting it up, I'm still looking for something wrong but i cant find any issues yet it has a mettle base and it came with a HDMI not a bad deal I'm impressed that it is 185$ I have had no back lighting issues either after hours of use it does get a little warm the screen is perfect for FPS games you may what to change the picture settings to fit your preference I will d ... "
Product As Described
5corner, box
+80%
-20%
" ... all is as advertised ... "
" ... Shipped in original box with picture of monitor on outside of box. ... "
" ... In the picture it is the monitor on the right, have had it for a week so far and it came in perfect condition. ... "
" ... Have had no issues with picture. ... "
Defective Delivery
5defective, worried, monitor
+20%
-80%
" ... My replacement out the box was a dud. ... I didn’t even pack the first monitor before the second was defective. ... "
" ... Im not sure if i just got a defective product tho. ... "
" ... From the reviews, I was worried about having a broken product and I was right to be worried. ... "
" ... It came up broken on the side ... "
Apps
4sync, games, g, enabled
+75%
-25%
" ... Web- great for web browsing, youtube videos. ... "
" ... It seems to be compatible with g-sync when the free sync is enabled, however, if you have any games or programs that run at a static 60fps, i noticed that the monitor does not like it when g-sync is enabled, and those games will black screen upon starting up, so I have to go into the Nvidia control panel and individually turn off adaptive sync for these games. ... "
" ... For questions/comments/inquiries, feel free to email superbtechreviews@gmail.com ... "
Shave Quality
4reliable
+100%
" ... It's so smooth ... "
" ... Smooth and reliable ... "
" ... It came very fast and was very easy to put together Its very smooth ... "
Headphones
4sound, use, speakers, monitor, headphones
+75%
-25%
" ... Very amazing for the price though the sound is very very low can't hear anything without a headset. ... "
" ... If you are planning on getting this make sure you have alternative speakers or headphones. ... "
" ... I like that it has speakers but i usually use headphones or speakers so i can appreciate them being there just in case. ... "
Packing
4+100%
" ... Also the packaging was amazing! ... "
" ... First, the packaging was stellar. ... "
" ... Packaging was great and it came with everything needed to hook up. ... "
Features
4options, led, button
+50%
-50%
" ... No led lights nothing. ... "
Cleaning
4clean
+100%
" ... It would simply brush it off and walk off like a boss. ... "
" ... Very clean look. ... "
" ... Very nice monitor very bright and clean edged. ... "
" ... But if you want a money that makes everything look crispy and clean and perfect then don’t get this. ... "
Storage
4take, much
+100%
" ... Nice and thin, and doesn't take a lot of space. ... "
" ... The stand works pretty well and doesn't take up much space. ... "
" ... there's about a quarter inch of extra black space if that matters to you. ... "
" ... There's plenty of room back there. ... "
Clarity
3+100%
" ... It’s clear ... "
" ... Very big very clear. ... "
Size
3take, space, much
+67%
-33%
" ... Nice and thin, and doesn't take a lot of space. ... "
Battery Life
3+33%
-67%
" ... Dead cells right out the box ... "
" ... This happened within 12 hours of arrival ... "
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Specifications
Display
Refresh Rate: 144 Hz
Type: LED
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