If budget is a concern and you mainly engage in casual gaming or productivity tasks, the KTC H27T22 with its IPS panel would offer good color accuracy and wide viewing angles. However, if you're willing to invest more for an immersive experience in gaming and media consumption, the ViewSonic XG341C-2K's larger screen and higher contrast ratio with a VA Mini LED panel would provide deeper blacks and a more enveloping experience. Bear in mind, the ViewSonic's ultrawide aspect ratio might not be as versatile for all types of productivity work, but it excels in providing an expansive field of view for gaming and watching videos. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED).
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
Excellent for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Good contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
9.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.2/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are both only fair for productivity, though the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
350 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$210
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) has a price of $210 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.4/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
350 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the KTC H27T22 (IPS) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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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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