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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Apple Pro Display XDR offers exceptional image clarity and color accuracy, making it ideal for HDR video editing and tasks requiring precise color representation, such as print photo editing. However, it comes with a premium price and isn't built for gaming. On the other hand, the KTC M27T20 costs significantly less and offers very good performance for both gaming, thanks to its high refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, and media consumption. The KTC monitor also has high contrast, which can be preferable for viewing experience, but it's not as strong in productivity tasks where the Apple's higher resolution and larger screen size could be beneficial. Choose the Apple Pro Display XDR if your focus is on professional-grade color work and sharpness is a priority; opt for the KTC if you seek a versatile monitor that balances gaming, media viewing, and general usage at a more accessible price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Excellent contrast
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
9.5
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
3.9
6.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
7.1
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good.
Media Consumption
8.1
8.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both very good for media consumption, though the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$4,999
$500
$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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1200 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | 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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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Notebook Check
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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