If you're a competitive gamer or a professional who requires top-notch color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, and you're willing to invest in a premium, larger screen, the Acer Predator X45 would be an excellent choice with its wider color gamut and faster response time. However, if budget is a concern and you are looking for a monitor that provides good performance for casual gaming and general productivity without the need for the highest color fidelity or ultrawide screen, the KTC H27T22 will save you money while still delivering a solid experience. Keep in mind that the KTC won't match the Acer's performance for HDR gaming or professional color work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC H27T22 (IPS)
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
5.8/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.0/10
6.2/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC H27T22 (IPS) is only fair for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
5.9/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
350 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,200
$210
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the KTC H27T22 (IPS) costs $210.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the KTC H27T22 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and KTC H27T22 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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"The KTC H27T22 is an excellent gaming monitor for the money thanks to its fully adjsutable stand, plethora of features and 1440p IPS panel with a wide color gamut, high peak brightness, quick response time and smooth VRR performance."
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