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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer looking for a monitor with a high refresh rate and minimal ghosting, the KTC M27T20 with its VA panel offers an excellent experience at a lower cost. For HDR video editing or print photo editing, where color accuracy and a wider color gamut are essential, the Nubia RedMagic GM001J's IPS panel and 10-bit color depth make it a superior choice despite its higher price. The Nubia also offers higher screen resolution for sharper image clarity, ideal for productivity and media consumption, but it's important to consider whether the added expense aligns with your specific needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent contrast
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
8.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
93.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Productivity
7.1
10.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good.
Cost
$500
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) has a price of $500 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
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 Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
6.1
6.0
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
3.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
8.6
8.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
4000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) | Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $699 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 4000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 3 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 165 Hz | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
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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."
Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
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Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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