If budget is your main concern, the KTC H27T22 (IPS) provides a cost-effective choice suitable for everyday productivity and casual gaming due to its good refresh rate and decent image clarity. For competitive gaming and the best HDR experience, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) excels with superior contrast, brightness, and color performance, which also makes it suitable for digital photo and HDR video editing, though it comes at a higher price. Bear in mind, the Pixio may not be the best for productivity tasks due to its lower text clarity and potential for image retention common in OLED panels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
Good text clarity
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
9.7/10
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
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$700
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2/10
5.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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"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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