If you prioritize a sharp, vivid display for both gaming and media as well as precise color work in photo and video editing, the KTC M27P20 Pro's higher brightness, better contrast, and advanced color reproduction make it the superior choice. However, if you prefer an ultrawide screen and want to save money while accepting lower refresh rates and reduced quality in gaming and color accuracy, the LG 34WQ73A offers a broader display that can enhance multitasking and provide an immersive experience for media consumption and casual gaming. Consider what's most important for your use—visual quality and performance or budget and screen size. 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
Good contrast
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.3/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.2/10
3.8/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
48 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
10.0/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.1/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$800
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $800 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34WQ73A (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 34WQ73A (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 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 34WQ73A (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."
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