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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch gaming performance and are willing to invest more, the Dell Alienware monitor with its QD-OLED panel provides exceptional contrast and speed, suited for both competitive gaming and immersive HDR media consumption. However, if you need a monitor that offers solid gaming capabilities, decent HDR, and is also good for productivity and photo editing at a lower cost, the KTC monitor with its VA MiniLED panel is a strong contender, offering a balanced experience without breaking the bank. Keep in mind that while both are suitable for varied tasks, the Dell excels in gaming and HDR content, whereas the KTC is more versatile but doesn't quite match the Dell's performance in those specific areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.7
6.1
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
5.8
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.5
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$900
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) has a price of $900 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
235 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
445 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
99.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 235 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 445 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.6 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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