If competitive gaming is a priority and you're looking to save money, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X with its higher refresh rate will be smoother in fast-paced games. However, if you value sharp image quality and excel in HDR gaming and media consumption, the KTC M27P20 Pro, with a higher resolution and superior HDR performance, would be a better choice despite being more expensive. For those into professional photo and video editing, the KTC offers a wider color gamut and better peak brightness, which makes it more suitable for these tasks. The Gigabyte is a good all-rounder, but for specialized or high-end use like detailed photo work or enjoying HDR content, the KTC could be worth the extra cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
Very good 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
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
6.2/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
9.1/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (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 Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"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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