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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority and you're willing to invest more, the Asus XB273U F with its higher refresh rate and superior response time could enhance your experience significantly, but you would not see notable benefits in HDR gaming or media. On the other hand, the KTC H27T22 is more wallet-friendly and still provides a good experience for casual gaming and general productivity. The KTC may not match the Asus in gaming performance, but it suffices for everyday use and non-competitive gaming without breaking the bank. Both monitors offer similar screen size and resolution, catering well to daily tasks and some level of photo editing, but keep in mind that neither is ideal for serious HDR video editing or high-end print photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.8
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,100
$210
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.7
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 XB273U F (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.3
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Asus XB273U F (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 XB273U F (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $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 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 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 | 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 | 2 | 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 | |
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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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