Sceptre C505B-QSN168 49" DQHD Curved Ultra-Wide Gaming Monitor (2021)

MSRP 1700 USD87% Neofiliac
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Product Overview

Sceptre C505B-QSN168 is a flagship 49-inch ultra-wide 1800R-curved gaming monitor in Sceptre's 2021 lineup. It is powered by a 10-bit VA panel with a unique "Double-QHD" resolution that offers the display area of two QHD monitors side-by-side.
Notably, this monitor supports HDR up to DisplayHDR 400. Its 1800R curvature that provides a more immersive visual experience. In terms of color reproduction, one can except above average performance. The included stand comes with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments that make for a more ergonomic viewing experience. Additionally, this monitor can get quite contrasty. It also comes with build-in speakers that make media consumption in a pinch an effortless experience..

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Neofiliac score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • DisplayHDR 400
  • Ultra-wide form factor
  • 1800R curvature
  • Rich color reproduction
  • Stand with tilt, swivel, and height adjustments
  • High 3000:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-bit display panel
  • Build-in speakers included
Cons

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    Specifications

    Connectivity

    Ports
    2x DisplayPort 1.4, 1x 3.5 mm Audio Out, 1x USB 2.0, 2x HDMI 2.0

    Construction

    Adjustment | Height
    90 mm / 3.5433 in
    Adjustment | Pivot
    N/A
    Adjustment | Swivel
    -15° ~ 15°
    Adjustment | Tilt
    -5° ~ 15°
    Camera
    No
    Colors
    Black, White, Gold
    Form Factor
    Curved monitor
    Speakers
    2x 2W
    VESA Mount
    75 x 75 mm

    Dimensions

    Bezels
    89.04% screen-to-body ratio
    Size | Depth
    6.3 in / 160.02 mm w/o stand, 11.28 in / 286.51 mm w/ stand
    Size | Height
    14.78 in / 375.41 mm w/o stand, 18.75 in / 476.17 mm w/ stand
    Size | Width
    47.18 in / 1198.37 mm
    Weight
    9.3 kg / 20 lbs w/o stand , 11.22 kg / 25 lbs w/ stand

    Display

    Aspect Ratio
    36:10
    Brightness
    350 nits
    Contrast Ratio
    3000:1 (static), 1000000:1 (dynamic)
    Display Backlight
    W-LED
    Display Color Depth
    10 bits (8 bits + FRC), 1073741824 colors
    Display Curvature
    1800R
    Display Diagonal
    49" (48.81 in / 1239.77 mm)
    Display Type
    VA, Anti-glare/Matte (3H)
    Gamut
    90% DCI-P3, 100% NTSC, 99% sRGB
    Pixel Density
    109 ppi
    Pixel Pitch
    0.223 mm
    Refresh Rate
    48 Hz ~ 120 Hz
    Resolution
    DQHD (5120 x 1440)
    Response Time
    4 ms (min) / 8 ms (avg)
    Viewing Angle
    178° H / 178° V

    Function

    HDR
    DisplayHDR 400
    Licenses
    cTUVus, FCC, ISTA, RoHS
    Operating Humidity
    10 % ~ 80 %
    Operating Temperature
    0 °C ~ 40 °C , 32 °F ~ 104 °F
    Variable Framerate
    AMD FreeSync
    Video
    Picture-by-Picture, GamePlus

    Performance

    Power Consumption
    114 W (average) / 144 W (max) / 0.5 W (sleep) / 0.5 W (off)

    Production

    Accessory
    DisplayPort cable
    Debut
    2021

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