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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're primarily interested in digital photo editing, the KTC H27T22 (IPS) has suitable capabilities. However, for a better gaming experience, particularly competitive gaming due to its high refresh rate and response time, as well as print photo editing with its wider color gamut, the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) would be a better choice. Keep in mind that neither monitor is the best for HDR gaming or media consumption, and while both are similarly priced, the MSI offers additional features such as a USB hub with power delivery and a higher color depth which enhances overall image quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS).
Advantages of the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC H27T22 (IPS).
Key differences
Cost
$210
$436
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) costs $436.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.9
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
9.1 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
6.2
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1195:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
390 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) to be only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $436 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1195:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 372 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 390 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 131 % | 96.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 9.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 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 | 1 | |
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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."
MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2021
"The MSI Optix MAG274QRF-QD has the largest color gamut we’ve ever seen and near-perfect out-of-box accuracy. sRGB content will be oversaturated though, and HDR doesn’t do anything for image quality."
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