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Updated April 11, 2024·
For competitive gaming, the Asus PG279QM, with its higher refresh rate, provides a smoother experience ideal for fast-paced games, though it comes at a higher price. If budget is a concern and you engage in more casual gaming or need a monitor that's also good for regular productivity tasks, the KTC H27T22 offers a balanced performance at a more affordable price. Both monitors have similar screen size and resolution, making them suitable for crisp image display and multitasking, yet neither is optimal for HDR gaming or media due to limited peak brightness and contrast capabilities. If color-accurate work like digital photo editing is important, the Asus edges out a bit, with better coverage in various color spaces. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG279QM (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG279QM (IPS).
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.8
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
7.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$749
$210
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) has a price of $749 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.4
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
95.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.4
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG279QM (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1147:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
363 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
478 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus PG279QM (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG279QM (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG279QM (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1147:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 363 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 478 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 | 103.1 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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 | |
Shopping
Asus PG279QM (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2022
"The Asus ROG Swift PG279QM is one of the best gaming monitors I’ve reviewed, and one of the best all-around displays too. With perfect video processing, smooth gaming performance and tons of rich and accurate color."
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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