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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and high contrast for deeper blacks, the KTC M27T20 with its VA MiniLED panel and higher refresh rate would serve you well. Also, if HDR gaming and media consumption are important to you, this monitor's higher brightness and contrast would be beneficial. On the other hand, if you value a wider screen for multitasking and better color accuracy for tasks like print photo editing, the LG 34WQ75C with its IPS panel offers a larger, ultrawide display and more consistent color reproduction. However, its lower refresh rate and contrast ratio might not be ideal for fast-paced gaming or high dynamic range content. 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 refresh rate
- Excellent contrast
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 34WQ75C (IPS)
- The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
93.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
3.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.1
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.6
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$600
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) | LG 34WQ75C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $600 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | March 2024
"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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