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Updated April 11, 2024·
The KTC H27T22 offers a good balance for competitive gaming and digital photo editing within a midrange budget, with its higher refresh rate and good color accuracy, but it's not suited for HDR gaming or media consumption. The LG 34GN850B, despite being pricier, provides a broader display and immersive experience for casual gaming and productivity due to its ultrawide aspect ratio, but it also falls short for HDR content. Neither monitor is ideal for media consumption or HDR video editing. If cost is a concern and you primarily game or edit photos, the KTC could be a better fit. If you need more screen real estate and don't mind spending more, the LG might suit your productivity needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$210
$750
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.2
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC H27T22 (IPS) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 144Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 436 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 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 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 34GN850B (IPS)
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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