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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming, the Dell AW2524H with its extremely fast refresh rate will provide a smooth and responsive experience, though it has a lower resolution and isn't as well-suited for HDR gaming or media. The KTC M27T20, with its higher resolution and superior contrast, is excellent for HDR content, making it better for media consumption and general productivity. Its color accuracy also makes it suitable for photo editing. If gaming is a casual activity and you prioritize a vibrant display for a variety of tasks, the KTC might be the preferable option. 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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Excellent contrast
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1
9.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
6.1
500Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.5 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 500 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
4.9
7.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
8.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1031:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
390 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
464 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell AW2524H (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Dell AW2524H (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 Dell AW2524H (IPS) 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 AW2524H (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$500
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell AW2524H (IPS) has a price of $500 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Dell AW2524H (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell AW2524H (IPS) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 25" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1031:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 390 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 464 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 | 99.9 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.5 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 500 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 10/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 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 | |
Shopping
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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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Notebook Check
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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