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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a large, ultra-wide monitor that offers an immersive experience for both gaming and productivity, the Dell Alienware could be a great choice, despite its higher cost. Its broader color coverage makes it suitable for digital photo editing, but it's not the best for HDR gaming or HDR video editing. On the other hand, the KTC offers a good balance for casual and competitive gaming at a more affordable price, and it's suitable for digital photo editing. However, it's not as well-suited for productivity tasks or media consumption due to its smaller size and standard aspect ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
- Good brightness
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
10.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$749
$210
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) has a price of $749 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.0
5.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
95.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.6
6.2
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.2
5.9
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
883:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
495 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
660 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$749 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 883:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 660 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 | 133 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 10.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 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 | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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 | 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 | |
Shopping
Dell Alienware AW3821DW (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The Alienware AW3821DW isn’t perfect, but right now, it’s the best value in 38-inch ultrawide gaming monitors. It delivers a solid gaming experience with a bright and saturated image that’s color-accurate. With premium styling and build quality, it’s sure to satisfy gamers looking for a jumbo display."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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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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