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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen with a higher resolution for more detailed images and work-related tasks, the Gigabyte M32UC might be the right choice despite its higher price. However, if high dynamic range (HDR) content and more vibrant colors in gaming and media are important to you, the KTC M27T20 with its superior HDR peak brightness and color accuracy would be a better fit, also potentially saving you some money. The KTC offers better contrast and color performance, making it suitable for print photo editing, while the larger Gigabyte screen offers more real estate for multitasking and productivity. Both are good for casual and competitive gaming, but remember that the Gigabyte has a slightly larger screen which might be more immersive but could also mean a bit more head movement during competitive gameplay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Best in class for productivity
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent contrast
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
6.1
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
9.6
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 M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good.
Media Consumption
7.3
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$550
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $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 | VA | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 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 | 95.8 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 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 | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"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."
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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