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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're focused on competitive gaming and sticking to a budget, the KTC H27T22 is the more sensible choice given its higher refresh rate and good response time, which are important for fluid gameplay. However, if you prioritize image clarity, text quality, and engaging in tasks that require high color accuracy like digital photo editing or productivity, the LG UltraFine 5K with its exceptional screen resolution and color reproduction would be a superior option, despite its higher price. The LG is not suited for gaming due to its lower refresh rate, but for professional use and media consumption where picture quality is paramount, it excels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.2
8.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 131 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
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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