If cost is a major factor and you prioritize a larger screen size for better immersion in games and movies, the Gigabyte M32UC might be a better choice. However, if you're willing to invest more for superior image quality and color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, the KTC M27P20 Pro excels in this area. Moreover, the KTC with its MiniLED technology offers better HDR experience, making it better suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. The Gigabyte offers a decent all-around performance and is larger, but the KTC provides higher brightness, better contrast, and sharper text that could enhance productivity and visual enjoyment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
Excellent for casual gaming
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
7.3/10
9.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
6.2/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.3/10
9.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) 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 M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.6/10
10.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both best in class for productivity.
Cost
$550
$540
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The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $540.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
"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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