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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image for productivity and media consumption with a higher resolution, the Asus monitor is suitable, but it's not the best for HDR gaming. The KTC, with its superior contrast and HDR capability, offers a more immersive experience for gaming and watching movies, and it's great for photo editing due to accurate colors. Both are good for casual gaming, but competitive gamers might prefer the KTC for its slightly better response time and contrast, which could enhance visibility in dark scenes. Consider the Asus if ultra-high resolution is a must; otherwise, the KTC offers better value with strong performance in most use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Excellent contrast
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.2
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
90.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Productivity
8.8
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
157 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good.
Media Consumption
7.0
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is good.
Cost
$611
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) has a price of $611 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1
6.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$611 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 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 | 82 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 157 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Asus VG28UQL1A (IPS)
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PC World
Matthew Smith | March 2022
"The Asus TUF Gaming VG28UQL1A is, in many ways, a great 4K gaming monitor. It has a sharp, accurate image with good contrast and excellent motion clarity. Luminance uniformity is its only weakness. The monitor’s $799 MSRP is relatively affordable for a 4K HDMI 2.1 monitor, as well."
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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