If you're on a tighter budget and need a monitor with good contrast for everyday tasks and some gaming, the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is a strong choice with its higher static contrast and solid overall performance. However, if you prioritize color depth, better response times for fast-paced games, and can afford the higher price, the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) offers superior color quality and gaming features. The LG's OLED panel may not be as bright overall, but it has a higher color accuracy which is great for media consumption, although it's less suitable for productivity due to its fair image clarity and brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
Good for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.1/10
9.5/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.1/10
5.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.6/10
7.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$500
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
93.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) 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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