If you prioritize a premium viewing experience, especially for competitive gaming and HDR media with deeper blacks and more vibrant colors, the Asus PG34WCDM is a solid option, despite its higher price. However, for more balanced everyday use, such as productivity and digital photo editing, the less expensive KTC H27T22 will serve you well with good image clarity and color accuracy. Keep in mind, the Asus has a wider color gamut which is crucial for HDR content but comes at a steeper cost. If budget is a concern and your usage is more general, the KTC would be a sensible choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
Good text clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
96.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.5/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
716 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$210
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.6/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
238 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.7/10
6.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC H27T22 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG34WCDM (W-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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"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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