If you're looking for high resolution for detailed visuals in productivity tasks and casual gaming, the Gigabyte M28U offers 4K clarity. However, for deep blacks and contrast, particularly in darker viewing environments, the KTC M27T20 with its VA MiniLED panel excels, which also makes it better for HDR gaming and media consumption. The KTC's higher contrast and superior HDR performance come at a slight cost increase. The Gigabyte may be more cost-effective for general use and offers larger screen real estate, while the KTC has features like higher peak brightness and better color volume, making it a strong choice for those who prioritize immersive entertainment or work with HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
Very good for productivity
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Excellent contrast
Good brightness
Very good color volume
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.1/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
8.8/10
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good.
Media Consumption
6.7/10
8.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M28U (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 Gigabyte M28U (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 Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.7/10
6.1/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$470
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
"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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