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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is digital photo editing with accurate colors, the Asus PA329C with its superior color gamut and color depth is an excellent choice, particularly for print photo editing. However, it's a significant investment compared to the KTC H27T22, which offers a higher refresh rate for casual gaming and is adequate for productivity. The Asus monitor provides a larger screen and higher resolution, enhancing image clarity for detailed work, but for a more balanced experience between gaming and everyday tasks at a more affordable price, the KTC H27T22 could be the better option. Neither monitor is suited for competitive gaming or advanced HDR video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA329C (IPS)
- Good for productivity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
24 - 76 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,000
$210
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PA329C (IPS) has a price of $1,000 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA329C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Asus PA329C (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA329C (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PA329C (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PA329C (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 350 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 76 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 | 7.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
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Asus PA329C (IPS)
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Photoblographer
Feroz Khan | February 2022
"Even at 32 inches, it’s just five inches larger than most professional display monitors, the ASUS ProArt Display PA329CV monitor seems a lot bigger. The color accuracy on the unit I received was excellent, and viewing high-resolution image files on it was pleasing to the eyes. It’s Calman verified, so you can be assured of Hollywood studio-quality color straight out of the box. With multiple USB ports on the monitor and HDMI and USB-C connectivity options, it stands up to the well-established Benq PhotoVue series of monitors."
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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