If price is a concern and you engage in competitive gaming, the KTC M27T20, with its better refresh rate and very good response time, will offer a smooth experience. Its MiniLED technology provides an excellent contrast ratio, making it also a solid choice for general media consumption. However, the LG 32EP950 offers superior image clarity and color depth thanks to its OLED panel, which excels in HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as print photo editing. It's perfect for productivity tasks or color-critical work such as HDR video editing, although it's less suited for competitive gaming due to its poorer refresh rate and response time. Choose the LG if you prioritize exceptional image quality and your work involves visual precision, and the KTC for a budget-friendly, versatile monitor with good gaming performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
Good for productivity
Good refresh rate
Good text clarity
Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED)
Excellent for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.1/10
4.3/10
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.6/10
9.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$500
$3,220
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) costs $3,220.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
93.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
7.1/10
6.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) to be good for productivity, while the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 32EP950 (Inkjet OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and the LG 32EP950 (Inkjet 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."
"This screen is aimed at professional users, content creation and HDR video production. The OLED panel offers really great picture quality with bright, vivid colours, true deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio for SDR and HDR. The semi-glossy screen coating does add to the picture quality and feel of the screen as well."
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