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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a professional in digital photo editing or you plan to use your monitor for print photo editing, the Asus PA279CV with its superior color accuracy and higher resolution would better suit your needs, despite the higher cost. On the other hand, if you're into casual or competitive gaming, the KTC H27T22 might be more appealing due to its higher refresh rate, which allows for smoother gameplay, and it's significantly less expensive. However, for HDR gaming and media consumption, neither of these monitors is ideal. For general productivity and everyday use, the Asus provides sharper text and image clarity due to its higher resolution, but if budget is a concern, the KTC still offers a good quality display at a lesser price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA279CV (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
17.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 60 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.6
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$399
$210
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) has a price of $399 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA279CV (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
920:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
376 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
436 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
80.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Asus PA279CV (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA279CV (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA279CV (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$399 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 920:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 376 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 436 nits | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 17 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 60 Hz | 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 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
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 | 2 | |
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Asus PA279CV (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | April 2022
"Asus’ ProArt PA279CV is a sensible choice for content creators who want a color accurate 4K monitor but don’t want to clean out their savings account. It edges out alternatives like the BenQ PD2720U and Dell S2722QC in brightness and contrast without giving up ground on connectivity or menu options."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"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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