If you prioritize peak gaming performance and have a higher budget, the AOC monitor's OLED panel offers superior contrast and response times, making it excellent for competitive gaming. However, if your focus is on a mix of casual gaming, productivity, and general media consumption without the steep price, the KTC monitor presents a balanced option with good color accuracy and an adjustable stand. Keep in mind that the AOC's performance in conventional productivity tasks may not justify its higher cost compared to the KTC, which offers a well-rounded experience at a midrange price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
284 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
379 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$700
$210
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) has a price of $700 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The AOC AG276QZD (W-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
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 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 AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC AG276QZD (W-OLED) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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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