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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a solid monitor for digital photo editing and casual gaming, the KTC H27T22 with its IPS panel offers good color accuracy and a sizeable resolution at a midrange price. However, if you're a serious competitive gamer or want an immersive experience with a wide, curved display for media consumption, you might prefer the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 despite its premium price. The Samsung's high refresh rate and large screen size enhance gaming and media viewing, but its VA Mini LED panel may not be ideal for critical color work compared to the KTC's IPS display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
2000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$1,024
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) costs $1,024.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.4
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
2.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
420 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $1,024 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 2048 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 420 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 2000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 131 % | 85.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 60,240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 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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