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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're focused on image quality for tasks like digital photo editing, the KTC M27P20 Pro stands out with excellent color accuracy and HDR video editing capability, making it a strong choice for creatives. For an immersive gaming and media experience, the ViewSonic's ultra-wide screen and high contrast may appeal to you, but keep in mind that it doesn't support HDR gaming. On price, the KTC offers significant savings, which could be a decisive factor if you want a monitor that excels in productivity and HDR content without stretching your budget. However, for competitive gaming, the KTC's faster response time and broader variable refresh rate range would give you an edge with smoother gameplay. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Excellent for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED)
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.2
5.4
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,200 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
10.0
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.1
7.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is good.
Cost
$800
$1,499
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) costs $1,499.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.3
9.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
200Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
720 nits
1040 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are both excellent for casual gaming.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) and the ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) | ViewSonic XG341C-2K (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $1,499 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 720 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1040 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 97 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 160 Hz | 48,200 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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