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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image for tasks like design work or enjoy high-resolution video content, the Dell U2723QE with its higher screen resolution would be beneficial. It also has better color coverage, making it suitable for precise digital photo editing. However, the KTC H27T22 offers good refresh rates and variable refresh rate support, which makes it a solid choice for casual to moderate gaming. It's less expensive, but keep in mind that its color performance is not as comprehensive as the Dell's, which can be a disadvantage for professional photo editing or color-critical work. If your primary focus is on productivity with a keen interest in image and text clarity, Dell's offering might justify the additional cost, but for a balanced mix of gaming and everyday use at a lower price point, the KTC could serve you well. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
20.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
162 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is very good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$545
$210
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) has a price of $545 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1978:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
341 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
415 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U2723QE (IPS Black) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$545 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS Black | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1978:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 341 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 415 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 | 100 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20.7 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 162 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 1 | 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 | |
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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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