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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a smoother gaming experience and work involving digital photo editing without spending too much, the KTC H27T22 with its higher refresh rate and good color accuracy is a sensible choice. On the other hand, if you're looking for a larger screen for an immersive media experience and potentially better contrast for HDR content due to its VA Mini LED panel, and are willing to invest more, the Samsung S43CG70 could satisfy those needs, albeit with a lower refresh rate which is less ideal for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.8
4.9
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
6.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.2
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
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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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