Sceptre 22 inch 75Hz 1080P LED Monitor 99% sRGB HDMI X2 VGA Build-In Speakers, Machine Black (E225W-19203R series)

As others have mentioned, while not "ideal" this monitor is good for the price (I paid less than $70 US when I purchased my monitor). I was previously using an aging 23 inch TV as my "monitor". However, that TV was in the process of dying, so I found this monitor on Amazon. After a few minutes of setup, the monitor worked to provide video and audio to both my computer (a Raspberry Pi) and my XBox series S (both devices connected via an HDMI switch I have). While this monitor is not what I would call "perfect", it does do a decent job of meeting all of my "must have" needs. In my ideal world, I would have liked the monitor control buttons to be on the front (for example on the bottom of the bezel) where they would have been more easily reachable, instead of the awkward action of moving your hand to the rear of the monitor every time you want to adjust the monitor (even when that adjustment is just raising or lowering the audio volume). Also, even with an "external speaker" (which I have) the sound isn't great. Still the video is decent and the sound is functional, so I have little complaints on the lack of "premium features" on this "budget monitor". NOTE: One thing I did find out (from experimentation with my monitor) is that you can turn this monitor on/off with an external switch that you plug the monitor's power adapter into. This is handy, as you can position that external switch to be easy to reach, preventing you from needing to reach around to the back of the monitor to use the official monitor power button. NOTE: When I first tried this monitor with my XBox, I was getting an annoying buzz on the audio. However, I eventually tracked this problem down to the XBox audio settings. Apparently my old TV had some support for "Dolby Stereo", and so I had previously enabled that audio option in my XBox. The problem was when I switched to this monitor (which lacks Dolby audio), there was a mismatch between what audio the XBox was trying to send and what this monitor could accept. Once I realized that was the problem, it was a simple matter to go into the XBox audio settings and tell the console to only send basic uncompressed stereo to the monitor (and the buzz problem immediately went away).

Let me start by saying that I absolutely, unequivocally, LOVE my new Sceptre 22-inch 1080P LED Monitor (E225W-19203R). It has been a complete game-changer for my workspace and content creation setup. One of the main reasons I decided to invest in this monitor was because my laptop screen had seen better days. Instead of shelling out a small fortune to repair it, I decided to explore more cost-effective options. Enter the Sceptre 22-inch monitor, and boy, was that a brilliant decision. Not only did it save me a ton of money, but it also opened up a whole new world of screen space for me to work with. The first thing that struck me was the stunning clarity of this monitor. The 1080P resolution and 75Hz refresh rate ensure that every image and video looks razor-sharp. As a content creator, this level of detail is invaluable, especially for tasks like video editing and graphic design. It's like seeing your work in a whole new light, and I couldn't be happier with the visual quality it offers. But that's not all! The Sceptre monitor is also a fantastic companion for gaming. With its 1080P resolution and smooth 75Hz refresh rate, it handles even graphically demanding games with ease. The colors are vibrant, and the response time is impressive. It's truly transformed my gaming experience, adding a level of immersion I didn't know I was missing. The inclusion of two HDMI ports and a VGA port gives me the flexibility to connect multiple devices seamlessly, making it a versatile addition to my setup. Whether I'm switching between my laptop, gaming console, or another device, it's a breeze. Oh, and the built-in speakers! While I wasn't expecting studio-quality sound, the integrated speakers are surprisingly decent. They're perfect for casual use, such as watching YouTube videos or participating in video calls without the need for external speakers. In conclusion, the Sceptre 22-inch 1080P LED Monitor (E225W-19203R) has been a monumental upgrade for my content creation and gaming setup. It's more than just a screen; it's an investment in productivity, entertainment, and, most importantly, saving some hard-earned cash. The authentic joy I've experienced with this monitor is undeniable, and I can't recommend it enough to anyone looking for a cost-effective and quality display solution.

I have purchased 3 of these from Amazon in the past couple of years. When on sale the price dips below $90 which I think is a great value but I have only seen it happen twice in 2 years time. It's a good monitor with nice picture quality and good features. That beings said though be careful if ordering more than one for a matching setup because as you can see from my pictures out of the 3 I have purchased one of them is smaller in size, shape, and has a slightly thinner frame around it than the other two even though I purchased all 3 from Amazon themselves and from the same listing that I have had saved in my shopping list for past couple of years. The have the exact same model number except the slightly smaller one has a 1 at the end of the model number. I don't know if this is normal or a mistake but either way they all work great they just look different which is why I had to buy 3 total in order to get two that matched perfectly side by side for my dual monitor setup. I gave the 3rd odd ball one to my son because he needed an upgrade as well so it at all worked out in the end. Weirdly enough though the 3rd one I ordered matched the original one I ordered 2 years ago instead of the 2nd one that I had purchased a week ago so that means Amazon must of a mixture of both in their current inventory.

I usually use a 15 inch 4k portable monitor as my second screen in my setup, but have always considered getting a slightly bigger screen. I prefer a smaller sized monitor because as my secondary monitor I only use it to play videos or movies in the background, or connect to my other consoles like a Switch or Playstation. For this reason, it was essential for my secondary monitor to have built in speakers. This 22 inch monitor is a great size for my setup. It is very lightweight and quite thin for the most part. Its thin bezels make it a great addition to have in portrait next to my main monitor. The 1080p is sufficient for most of my needs, but coming from a 4k all the colors looked washed out and pale without HDR. Unfortunately this is one of the main reasons for returning this monitor. Another unfortunate quality of this monitor is the built in speakers, which was my deciding factor for returning it. The speaker quality is very poor, practically unusable. I understand that you're not supposed to expect stellar quality for built in speakers, but the sound is very thin and distorted with very low volume level maxed out. My portable monitor's speakers were more akin to a phone's speaker so you can hear things clear enough and the frequencies are more balanced. I was very disappointed with the Sceptre's speakers. Sadly for me, this monitor didn't meet my needs. But for what it is I think it's a decent monitor. It's excellent for smaller spaces or as a portrait monitor. Pretend these don't have speakers at all. I did a quick monitor test for it and I didn't experience any horrible light bleeding and as a used - like new item, no dead pixels present. It feels like a decent monitor for the $80 I spent on it. Will be returning.

I will start with the fact that I do not understand the intricacies of gaming graphics so I cannot speak on anything there. What I can say as a full-time college student and light gamer is that this monitor is wonderful! Super easy to get set up, looks really nice when I play games or watch movies, and has yet to give me any trouble. I use plug-in speakers, so I'm not entirely sure how good they sound. The buttons on the back let you change the color brightness and tint of your screen; I've cycled through them all, and they give you plenty of options. I've used it to connect to both a laptop and a desktop, and everything runs fine. It seems fairly priced and works great, so I do plan on purchasing another monitor from this company to finish my desktop setup!

Great for gaming. High resolution. Good value

My wife needed a monitor for when she works from home so we decided to check out this spectre monitor. Works great and has pretty good picture quality for when I play video games. We bought it twice so she had more windows open while working. Highly recommended

Pros: Speakers Ports on back of monitor (especially the headphone port) 75hz refresh rate 5ms response time Beautiful picture Sturdy feel Wall mountable Cons: Height is not adjustable I sometimes wish the screen could be tilted down just a tad further (I like to lay in bed and watch movies) I've had this monitor for 2 weeks now and I am seriously loving it. I honestly don't think you could find a monitor with as many features as this one for the same price. I built myself a PC about 3 weeks ago, and I thought I would not need a monitor as I had both an old TV and an old monitor laying around the house. Unfortunately, after hooking everything up I hated them both! They really looked quite awful. So I wen't ahead and looked for a monitor. I really didn't want to have to buy speakers (because who wants ANOTHER added expense?) and I hate wearing headphones because they usually feel uncomfortable after about an hour (I've tried loads of designs... I guess I just have sensitive ears). So, this monitor was the perfect solution. For just under 100$ (I believe I paid $88), you get a full HD monitor equipped with built-in speakers, 2 HDMI ports, a VGA port, an audio in port, an audio out port (so yes, you can plug headphones directly into the monitor if you like! A great feature considering most headphone cords aren't long enough to reach the port on the actual PC tower), and of course, the DC-in port for the power. I actually bought this monitor FOR the speakers, something that many reviewers advised against. However, I am quite pleased. If you're an audiophile or you plan to listen to a lot of music, then perhaps you won't be happy with the speakers. However, I enjoy them for a myriad of activities. I do use them to listen to music, but also a lot for watching YouTube/Facebook videos and streaming TV shows and movies. I personally haven't noticed any buzzing and the sound quality seems pretty good to me. Maybe I'm not very picky, or maybe the other reviewers have been VERY picky, but the speakers are really nice to have in my opinion. This monitor is also capable of 75hz refresh rate rather than the basic 60 you'll get on most budget monitors, so if you are a gamer, you can achieve a bit higher of fps than you would with other monitors of the same price. I've not played games at more than like 30fps (until now), so I can't vouch for whether or not 75 noticeably better than 60 or not. Either way, the games I have played on this monitor so far (Tera and Revelation Online) have looked beautiful. The picture looks great and setup was incredibly easy. Just plug it in and that's pretty much it. The default settings looked good to me, so I just left it that way, but changes are made easily enough via the buttons on the back of the monitor. Some people were griping about this, especially the fact that the power button is on the back, but I don't really find this inconvenient. The power button actually feels different than all the others (it has a little bump) and it is furthest to the bottom, so its VERY easy to locate by touch. I would say this monitor is definitely worth the money!