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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen with higher resolution and more consistent colors for tasks like photo editing, the Dell U3223QE could be worth the extra cost. However, if you are more into casual or competitive gaming and want faster refresh rates with variable refresh rate support, you will benefit from the KTC H27T22 while saving money. The Dell's larger screen size also makes it better for productivity and media consumption, but it's not the best for HDR gaming, where neither monitor excels. If gaming is secondary and you often work with graphics or multitask, the Dell's screen real estate and color accuracy provide a noticeable advantage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black)
- Good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good brightness
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.8
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
24.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
7.9
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$825
$210
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) has a price of $825 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2104:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
438 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
94.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Dell U3223QE (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 U3223QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Dell U3223QE (IPS Black) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $210 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 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 | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2104:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 438 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 | 24.3 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 | 5.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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