If budget is a significant concern and you focus on digital photo editing and general productivity, the KTC H27T22 offers a good balance at a lower cost. However, if you're an avid gamer or enjoy consuming media in HDR, and are willing to invest in a premium experience, the LG 34GS95QE with its superior contrast and HDR capabilities provides a much-improved visual experience. Keep in mind that the LG's ultra-wide screen is excellent for immersive gaming and multitasking, but its higher price reflects this advanced performance. The KTC, while cost-effective, won't deliver the same level of richness in color and contrast that the LG will, especially for HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
Good text clarity
Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
6.3/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $1,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 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 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) 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."
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