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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional color reproduction for tasks like photo editing and value an OLED screen's deep blacks and contrast, you might lean towards the Asus PA32DC. It's well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption, but keep in mind it comes at a premium price and may not be the best choice for fast-paced gaming due to its lower refresh rate and absence of variable refresh rate (VRR) support. On the other hand, the KTC M27P20 Pro offers good HDR performance and a higher refresh rate which is great for both competitive gaming and productivity, and it does so at a more affordable price. While its color reproduction is excellent, it may not match the OLED's prowess in color depth and contrast. The KTC is also a smaller screen, which could be a factor if you prefer a larger display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.8
6.2
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.8
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$3,499
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet 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
9.7
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
Media Consumption
9.5
9.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) to be best in class for media consumption, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet 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 | 500 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 | 5.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
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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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