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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for the smoothest experience, the Asus monitor is a better option due to its higher refresh rate and lower response time, enhancing fast-paced gameplay. However, if you're more focused on HDR gaming and media consumption with a preference for deeper blacks and higher contrast, the KTC monitor's VA MiniLED panel offers superior performance in these areas. The KTC is also quite versatile, suitable for digital photo editing and watching HDR content. If budget is a concern, the KTC provides significant value, offering strong performance without the premium price tag of the Asus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (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
7.0
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.3
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.7
7.1
2560 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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED) to be good for productivity, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $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 | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 3 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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 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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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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