A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize having a larger screen and don't mind the higher cost, the Asus PA32UCG-K with its 32-inch display is an excellent choice for tasks that require more screen real estate, such as photo editing and multitasking. However, if you are looking for a more budget-friendly option that still offers great performance for gaming and media consumption, the KTC M27P20 Pro would serve you well with its slightly smaller 27-inch display. Both monitors boast similar color accuracy and HDR capabilities, making them suitable for a range of activities, from casual gaming to professional creative work. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
- The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.3
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
4.4
6.2
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Cost
$2,999
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) are both best in class for productivity.
Media Consumption
8.8
9.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) to be excellent for media consumption, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,999 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 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 | 10 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 120 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 137 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Tech Radar
Mark Pickavance | May 2021
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) vs. LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) vs. LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
VS
Compare Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) vs. Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
VS
Compare KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) vs. Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
VS
Compare KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) vs. Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
VS
Compare KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) vs. MSI MAG 321UPX (QD-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,200
Recommendations made
17,580
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
