If high-quality image and color accuracy are top priorities for tasks like HDR video editing, and you engage in HDR gaming and media consumption, the Innocn 27M2U is worth the extra investment. It offers superior brightness, contrast, and color performance. However, for casual gaming and regular productivity tasks, the KTC H27T22 is more cost-effective and still provides good performance with a higher refresh rate, which benefits gaming. It's less suitable for HDR content and high-end photo editing due to its lower resolution, brightness, and color gamut coverage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Good contrast
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.1/10
5.8/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8/10
6.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.9/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$425
$210
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
"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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