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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 with its slightly faster response time, higher refresh rate, and strobing feature will provide a smoother gaming experience. However, for everyday productivity and digital photo editing, the KTC H27T22's better static contrast and sRGB color gamut coverage make it a solid choice. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited peak brightness and color volume. Both monitors could serve well for casual gaming and general use with their good text quality and image clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GP850 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Cost
$210
$389
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
6.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27GP850 (IPS) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 131 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 2 | 0 | |
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KTC H27T22 (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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