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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming with faster response times and wider variable refresh rate ranges, the Acer XB323U-GX could be a suitable choice, despite its higher price. However, if you're looking for better contrast, HDR performance, and are interested in a better overall media consumption experience at a lower price, the KTC M27T20 with its VA MiniLED panel would likely serve you better. Keep in mind the Acer's larger screen size could benefit productivity tasks with more on-screen real estate, while the KTC offers higher pixel density for sharper images due to its smaller screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Excellent contrast
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
6.1
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 3 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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2024
"The KTC M27T20 brings mini-LED and HDR1000 features to much more affordable price levels than before. It cuts some corners, however, and the settings require a lot of tuning for optimal colors and black levels."
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