If your priority is digital photo editing, the Asus PA279CRV with its high color accuracy and adjustable stand could be the better fit for you. On the other hand, if you're a competitive gamer looking for smoother gameplay and are okay with a higher price, the KTC G27P6 with its higher refresh rate and superior contrast could enhance your gaming experience. However, the KTC's OLED technology, despite offering great contrast, may not be as clear or sharp for text and productivity tasks compared to the Asus's IPS panel. The Asus also offers a higher resolution which is better for productivity and media consumption, but it isn't as well-suited for HDR gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CRV (IPS)
Good for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.9/10
9.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.9/10
2.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.6/10
5.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$469
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) has a price of $469 and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CRV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CRV (IPS) and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"The ASUS PA279CRV is an excellent value 4K IPS monitor for color-critical work involving sRGB, Rec.709, DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB color spaces. On top of that, it features rich connectivity options, a robust design and plenty of additional features."
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