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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch gaming performance with excellent response times and are willing to invest more, the Asus PG27AQDM with its OLED panel is well-suited for both casual and competitive gaming, but it may not excel in productivity due to its lower brightness. Alternatively, the KTC M27T20 offers a good balance for gaming, media consumption, and productivity at a lower price point, with a high static contrast from its MiniLED VA panel, making it a solid choice for print photo editing as well, though it doesn't match the Asus's outstanding gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Good for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.6
6.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$899
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 162 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.8 ms | 3 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 | 9.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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 | 0 | |
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Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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Notebook Check
Allen Ngo | March 2024
"The KTC M27T20 brings mini-LED and HDR1000 features to much more affordable price levels than before. It cuts some corners, however, and the settings require a lot of tuning for optimal colors and black levels."
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