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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your budget allows for a premium-priced monitor and you prioritize exceptional image clarity and text quality for productivity or digital photo editing, the Apple Studio Display could be a solid choice, though it isn't suitable for HDR gaming or media consumption, and its refresh rate isn't ideal for competitive gaming. On the other hand, the KTC M27P20 Pro offers better brightness and contrast, with HDR capability, making it a strong contender for both HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as HDR video editing. It also supports higher refresh rates and variable refresh rate (VRR), which benefits casual and competitive gaming, all at a significantly lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Studio Display (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.3
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.0
6.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.5
10.0
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
218 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Studio Display (IPS) are both best in class for productivity, though the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.0
9.1
5120 x 2880
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1052:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
584 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
N/A
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Apple Studio Display (IPS) is good.
Cost
$1,599
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) has a price of $1,599 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Studio Display (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Apple Studio Display (IPS) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Apple Studio Display (IPS) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,599 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 2880 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1052:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 584 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | N/A | 1040 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.1 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.4 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 | 218 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 10/10 | 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 | |
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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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