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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution tasks such as photo editing and want an excellent overall picture quality, the Innocn 27M2U with its 4K resolution might be the better option, especially if you are on a tighter budget. However, keep in mind that its refresh rate is lower, which is not ideal for competitive gaming. On the other hand, the KTC M27T20, despite being pricier, offers a higher contrast ratio due to the VA panel, which is excellent for media consumption with deeper blacks, and it also has a higher refresh rate suitable for smooth gaming experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Excellent contrast
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
6.1
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
7.1
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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good.
Cost
$425
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
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 M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
8.9
8.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 384 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 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 | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"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."
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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