If you're a competitive gamer looking for fast response times and high refresh rates, the Acer XB323U-GX has advantages that may justify its higher price. However, for the best contrast and color depth, ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption, the KTC G27P6 is a strong choice and more budget-friendly. The Acer offers a larger screen and is better suited for tasks like digital photo editing, while the KTC excels with its OLED panel in delivering superior image quality, making it a solid option for those keen on vibrant visuals and deep blacks. Choose Acer for gaming and editing versatility or KTC for outstanding color and contrast at a lower cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED).
Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
9.6/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
2.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity, though the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,147
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
5.4/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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