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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is to save money and enjoy casual gaming with a good level of detail, the KTC H27T22 might suit your needs. However, for sharper images, better color depth, and a notably improved experience in productivity and high-dynamic-range (HDR) media consumption, the Sony M9 offers a premium upgrade. The Sony M9 also features better ports for various connections but comes at a higher price. If print photo editing is crucial, you may find both monitors lacking; though for digital photo editing, the KTC provides ample color coverage. Choose the KTC for budget-friendly gaming and everyday use, or invest in the Sony M9 for top-tier productivity and media experiences. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.7
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| KTC H27T22 (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$210 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 350 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 131 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 24 - 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 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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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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