If you prioritize vibrant colors, sharp image quality, and excellent contrast for tasks like photo editing or enjoying high dynamic range (HDR) content, the KTC M27P20 Pro with its MiniLED technology is better suited for you. Despite a higher price, it also offers a better gaming experience with its higher refresh rate and response time. However, if you’re more focused on larger screen real estate and want to save money, the LG 32UN650 could serve well for general use and casual media consumption, but it won’t perform as impressively in gaming or professional color work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
Excellent for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Excellent for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.3/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.2/10
3.8/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
10.0/10
8.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
9.1/10
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is good.
Cost
$800
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $800 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) 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 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"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."
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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