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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional HDR gaming and media consumption with the best color and image clarity, the Dell Alienware monitor, with its higher resolution, could be a great choice despite the higher price. However, if you want a monitor that still offers good performance for gaming and media but at a more affordable price, the KTC monitor is a solid option, though it might not match the Dell's superior visual qualities. The KTC also has advantages in specific color realms suitable for print photo editing, while the Dell excels in fast-paced gaming due to its quicker response time and wider refresh rate range. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Good text clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Media Consumption
9.7
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,200
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (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
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
448 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
98.8 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
6.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
244 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Productivity
7.0
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) are both good for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (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 AW3225QF (QD-OLED) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Dell Alienware AW3225QF (QD-OLED) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 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 | 244 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 448 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 | 0.4 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 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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