A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for high refresh rates and a larger screen, the Acer XB323U-GX might suit you, despite its premium price. However, for casual gaming and productivity, the KTC H27T22 offers good performance and could save you money. Neither monitor is ideal for high-quality HDR gaming or media, but the Acer is better suited for tasks like digital photo editing, given its wider color coverage. If print photo editing is a priority, the Acer's better color accuracy is beneficial, although for general use and image clarity, both monitors perform well. The KTC might appeal more for its balance of price and features. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
- Good brightness
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Productivity
4.8
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,147
$210
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
5.8
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
Shopping
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) vs. LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
VS
Compare Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) vs. Asus XB273U F (IPS)
VS
Compare Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) vs. LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
VS
Compare KTC H27T22 (IPS) vs. Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
VS
Compare KTC H27T22 (IPS) vs. Dell S2721QS (IPS)
VS
Compare KTC H27T22 (IPS) vs. MSI G273QPF (IPS)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
116,600
Recommendations made
17,490
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
