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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-resolution display and superior color accuracy for tasks like photo and video editing, the KTC M27P20 Pro with its crisp 4K resolution and excellent color gamut coverage would be a better choice despite the higher cost. It also offers a great HDR experience for gaming and media consumption. However, if your focus is primarily on gaming, especially competitive gaming, and you're looking to save money, the MSI G274QPF-QD, with its high refresh rate and good response time, would be a cost-effective option. It will, however, fall short in terms of resolution, color accuracy, and HDR capability compared to the KTC monitor. 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
- 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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.3
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
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
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
10.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.1
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$800
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $800 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.2
5.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 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 | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 160 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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