If you're on a tighter budget and prioritize digital photo editing, the KTC H27T22 stands out as a cost-effective option with good color accuracy and a high refresh rate beneficial for casual gaming. However, if you prefer a wider screen for an immersive experience and better image clarity, especially during productivity tasks or gaming at a competitive level, the LG 34GP83A, despite its higher price, offers a larger display with a wider aspect ratio and slightly better performance in fast-moving games due to its lower total response time. Neither of them is particularly well-suited for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their lackluster HDR peak brightness. 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 34GP83A (IPS)
Good brightness
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
4.5/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.1 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) costs $750.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.2/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
956:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
389 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
457 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both poor for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the LG 34GP83A (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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."
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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