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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're into competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H offers a very high refresh rate which is ideal for fast-paced games, although its screen resolution and size are lower. Despite its affordability, this monitor isn't suited for HDR gaming and media. On the other hand, KTC M27P20 Pro shines in productivity and media consumption due to its higher resolution and better color accuracy, making it great for digital photo and HDR video editing. However, the KTC is more expensive and not as optimal for competitive gaming as the Dell due to its lower refresh rate. Consider what's more important to you - gaming performance or creative work and media quality - when making your choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell AW2524H (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Excellent for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Excellent for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.2
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.9
10.0
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
9.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 nits | 1040 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Dell AW2524H (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | March 2023
"If you have the system for it, the Alienware AW2524H is the perfect display to show off next level frame rates and control response. With higher contrast and color volume than its 360 Hz competition, it currently has no equal."
KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | January 2023
"Gaming and HDR are the two target uses for this screen, and it does generally very well in both. For gaming there are good response times, a single overdrive mode experience for VRR, super low input lag and solid support for latest gen consoles too. The moderately high 160Hz refresh rate provides good motion clarity, and is a nice combination with the high 4K resolution that provides a sharp and crisp image."
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