If you prioritize high-contrast displays with better color accuracy and are interested in HDR gaming and media consumption, the KTC M27T20 is an excellent choice, providing a more immersive experience. It stands out in competitive gaming too. However, the Lenovo G24-20 is more budget-friendly and still satisfactory for casual gaming and productivity, with decent image quality. For digital photo editing and tasks requiring precise color representation, the KTC is superior. Choose the Lenovo for a cost-effective solution for general use, but consider the KTC if you're serious about gaming and media and willing to invest more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Excellent contrast
Good brightness
Very good color volume
Very good response time
Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
93.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.1/10
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.6/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$195
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) costs $195.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1/10
5.7/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"The KTC M27T20 brings mini-LED and HDR1000 features to much more affordable price levels than before. It cuts some corners, however, and the settings require a lot of tuning for optimal colors and black levels."
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