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 prioritize high contrast and better HDR performance for immersive gaming and media consumption, and your budget allows for it, the KTC M27T20 with VA MiniLED technology is an excellent choice, especially for tasks like print photo editing due to its color accuracy. However, if cost is a concern and you primarily engage in competitive gaming, digital photo editing, or general productivity, the MSI G273QPF offers a good balance at a budget-friendly price. It has a fast response time and good refresh rates for smooth gameplay, although its overall visual quality in HDR and contrast isn't as impressive as the KTC M27T20. 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
- Excellent contrast
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the MSI G273QPF (IPS)
- The MSI G273QPF (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
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 MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Productivity
7.1
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.6
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1249:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$500
$244
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the MSI G273QPF (IPS) costs $244.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G273QPF (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 MSI G273QPF (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 MSI G273QPF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1
5.8
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.9 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
316 nits
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) to be only fair for competitive gaming, while the MSI G273QPF (IPS) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and MSI G273QPF (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 MSI G273QPF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) | MSI G273QPF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $244 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 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 | 1249:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 316 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 132.7 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 6.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 20 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
MSI G273QPF (IPS)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | September 2023
"Thanks to its 27″ 1440p IPS panel with wide color gamut, the MSI G273QF delivers an immersive viewing experience, while the rapid 1ms GtG response time speed, FreeSync, MBR and 165Hz ensure buttery-smooth performance – all that at an appealing price!"
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 MSI G273QPF (IPS) vs. ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
VS
Compare MSI G273QPF (IPS) vs. Dell S3222DGM (VA)
VS
Compare MSI G273QPF (IPS) vs. Dell S2721QS (IPS)
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
117,200
Recommendations made
17,580
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
