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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the highest refresh rates and low response times, the Asus PG27AQN is an excellent choice, although it's not the best fit for HDR gaming or media consumption. On the other hand, if you prioritize incredible contrast, deep blacks, and HDR performance, the more affordable KTC M27T20 with MiniLED technology would be a better fit for you, particularly if you also engage in print photo editing or enjoy a richer color experience in media. The KTC also offers a good gaming experience, but it won't match the Asus for high-speed gaming precision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent contrast
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
6.5
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$949
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | 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 | 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 PG27AQN (IPS)
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Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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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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