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Updated April 11, 2024·
If image clarity and screen resolution are your top priorities for tasks such as HDR video editing and print photo editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR excels with its larger screen and superior text quality. However, if you're looking for a monitor that offers very good performance in productivity, media consumption, and HDR gaming at a lower price, plus the added benefit of a variable refresh rate for smooth casual and competitive gaming, the KTC M27P20 Pro is a more cost-effective choice. Keep in mind that the Apple display may not cater as well to gaming due to its lower refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
9.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
6.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.1
9.1
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good.
Cost
$4,999
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8
10.0
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both best in class for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1040 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | January 2023
"Gaming and HDR are the two target uses for this screen, and it does generally very well in both. For gaming there are good response times, a single overdrive mode experience for VRR, super low input lag and solid support for latest gen consoles too. The moderately high 160Hz refresh rate provides good motion clarity, and is a nice combination with the high 4K resolution that provides a sharp and crisp image."
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