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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a tighter budget and prioritize a combination of good gaming performance and high-quality image editing capabilities, the KTC M27P20 Pro with MiniLED might be the more balanced option for you. However, the LG 27EQ850, though more expensive, offers unparalleled contrast and color depth thanks to its OLED panel, which could be a major advantage for HDR gaming and media consumption. Keep in mind, the LG's refresh rate isn't well-suited for competitive gaming, and its overall brightness is lower than the KTC's, which may affect viewing in very bright environments. If print photo editing is a priority, both monitors are capable, but the KTC provides better brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Excellent for media consumption
- Good refresh rate
- Very good text clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.2
5.4
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
10.0
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.1
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$800
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $800 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.3
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1040 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 160 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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TFT Central
Simon Baker | January 2023
"Gaming and HDR are the two target uses for this screen, and it does generally very well in both. For gaming there are good response times, a single overdrive mode experience for VRR, super low input lag and solid support for latest gen consoles too. The moderately high 160Hz refresh rate provides good motion clarity, and is a nice combination with the high 4K resolution that provides a sharp and crisp image."
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