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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you're looking for a solid option for tasks like digital photo editing, the KTC H27T22 would be a sensible choice, as it offers good color accuracy and a matte finish to reduce glare. However, if you're an avid gamer, particularly in competitive games, and are willing to invest more, the LG 32GQ850 provides a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay and better ghosting performance, although its larger screen could mean slightly decreased image clarity due to a lower pixels per inch count. Neither model is ideal for HDR gaming or media, as their HDR peak brightness is not high enough for true HDR performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.2
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
5.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$210
$718
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 131 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
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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."
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