A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer seeking top-notch gaming performance without spending as much, the KTC M27T20 with its high contrast, excellent color depth, and strong refresh rate provides a solid experience. However, if you're a professional focused on digital photo editing or need a larger screen for productivity with precise color reproduction, despite its higher price, the LG 38WN95C offers superior color accuracy, a wider screen, and better connectivity options, though with less gaming optimization. Neither are ideal for serious HDR video editing, but for casual or HDR gaming and general media consumption the KTC M27T20 shines with its superior brightness and contrast. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
93.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
6.1
4.5
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
7.1
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
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 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.6
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$500
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) 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 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4000:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | |
Shopping
KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Notebook Check
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."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) vs. Dell AW2524H (IPS)
VS
Compare KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) vs. LG 32UN650 (IPS)
VS
Compare KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) vs. Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 38WN95C (IPS) vs. MSI MPG 321URX (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare LG 38WN95C (IPS) vs. Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
VS
Compare LG 38WN95C (IPS) vs. Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G93SC (QD-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
107,900
Recommendations made
16,185
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
