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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that offers a balance between price and performance, especially if you enjoy both casual and competitive gaming, the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) might be a suitable option. It has a good refresh rate and high static contrast, which ensures deep blacks and vibrant colors. However, if you prioritize top-tier visual quality and are engaged in activities that require precise color accuracy like digital photo editing, HDR video editing, and print photo editing, the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) excels with its exceptional contrast and color performance. It also has a wider color gamut and faster response time, making it ideal for competitive gaming. Remember though, this comes with a higher price tag. Both are solid for media consumption, but for the ultimate experience in color richness and viewing angles, MSI's QD-OLED technology is outstanding. Choose the KTC if you want to save money without compromising too much on quality, or the MSI if you're willing to invest in the best visual experience and competitive gaming edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
Advantages of the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
6.1
10.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair.
Productivity
7.1
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 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 MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.6
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$500
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) costs $750.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
93.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-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 MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and the MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) | MSI MAG 271QPX (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 138.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 48 - 360 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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