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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize affordability and photo editing, the KTC H27T22 offers a good balance at a lower price, with strong color gamut coverage. However, the LG 32GQ950 excels in productivity and gaming with its larger screen, higher resolution, and slightly better image clarity. For competitive gaming, both are quite capable but the higher refresh rate on the LG might give you an edge. Neither is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption due to their limited peak brightness. So, if your focus is on high-resolution work, multitasking, and an immersive gaming experience, the extra investment in the LG could be justifiable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the LG 32GQ950 (IPS).
Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 32GQ950 (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | LG 32GQ950 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $930 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 32 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 921:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 367 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 1007 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 131 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 5.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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