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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional contrast and color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, the Asus PA27DCE with its OLED panel is a strong choice, especially if budget is less of a concern. On the other hand, if you're looking for a balance between price, performance, and versatility, including gaming with variable refresh rate support, the KTC M27P20 Pro with its MiniLED panel offers good image quality, high brightness for HDR content, and a better refresh rate. The KTC also excels in productivity and media consumption, making it a well-rounded option if you'd rather not splurge on the premium Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Very good text clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Productivity
6.6
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.4
9.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,999
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) 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.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.6
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.2
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 200 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1040 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 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 | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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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