If you prioritize immersive gaming and high-quality media consumption, the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) offers excellent contrast and color depth for a fantastic visual experience, particularly with its ultra-wide aspect ratio and suitability for HDR content. However, it's not as strong in productivity tasks and the higher price reflects its advanced features. On the other hand, the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is more affordable and delivers good image clarity and color accuracy for a variety of uses including casual gaming, productivity, and digital photo editing, but it isn't designed for HDR gaming or media consumption and has a more traditional aspect ratio. Choose the Acer X34V if you're invested in a top-tier gaming and viewing experience and are willing to pay more; opt for the KTC H27T22 if you're looking for a well-rounded monitor at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X34V (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.2/10
5.8/10
175Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 175 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Acer X34V (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$700
$210
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) has a price of $700 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7/10
6.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC H27T22 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X34V (QD-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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"The KTC H27T22 is an excellent gaming monitor for the money thanks to its fully adjsutable stand, plethora of features and 1440p IPS panel with a wide color gamut, high peak brightness, quick response time and smooth VRR performance."
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