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Updated April 11, 2024·
If detailed visuals and a larger screen for general productivity are your priorities, the Gigabyte M32U with its 4K resolution may be the way to go, although it's not particularly suited for HDR gaming and media. On the other hand, if you're focused on a monitor that excels in competitive gaming and offers a superior contrast for HDR content due to its VA MiniLED panel, the KTC M27T20 would be a better choice and it's also more affordable. Both have their pros for casual gaming and general media consumption, but the KTC M27T20 offers better overall performance in these areas. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32U (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
6.2
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
87.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
6.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.0
7.1
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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good.
Media Consumption
6.7
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1125:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
456 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$650
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Gigabyte M32U (IPS) has a price of $650 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32U (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 M32U (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 M32U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32U (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32U (IPS) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$650 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1125:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 456 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.8 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 3 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 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 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 | |
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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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Notebook Check
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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