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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch image quality and are prepared to invest in a high-end monitor, the Gigabyte FO32U2 with its OLED panel will offer deep blacks and vibrant colors for HDR gaming and media, with a larger screen and high resolution. However, for a more budget-friendly option that still offers good performance, the KTC M27T20 can provide a sharp picture and is very suitable for HDR with its MiniLED backlight, though it may not match the Gigabyte's peak brightness or color accuracy. The Gigabyte would generally be better for creative professionals needing precise color work, whereas the KTC strikes a balance between gaming, media, and everyday productivity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Good text clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.8
6.1
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
10.0
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,100
$500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.9
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.6
7.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both good for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte FO32U2 (QD-OLED) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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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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