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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger, higher resolution display for productivity or immersive media consumption, the Gigabyte M32U with its 4K resolution might be worth the extra investment. However, if you are focused on competitive gaming and don't mind a smaller screen with lower resolution, the KTC H27T22 offers a higher refresh rate which can provide a smoother gaming experience. The KTC could also suffice for casual use and some digital photo editing but isn't as well-suited for HDR content. If budget is a concern and your usage doesn't demand the highest resolution, the KTC H27T22 could offer a better value. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.8
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Gigabyte M32U (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.0
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$650
$210
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.2
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte M32U (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | KTC H27T22 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $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 | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 350 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 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 | 99.8 % | 131 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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 | 0 | 1 | |
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 | 2 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32U (IPS)
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Tom's Guide
Matthew Murray | June 2022
"The Gigabyte M32U gaming monitor is almost a slam-dunk choice, considering everything you get as part of the package. Gigabyte goes for broke with things like its built-in KVM switch and GameAssist, and those come close to paying off. Add in the well-executed, more familiar offerings, and this is a monitor that deserves serious thought if you’re in the market for what it delivers."
KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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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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