If you're looking for an immersive, ultra-wide display with top-notch contrast and are willing to invest more, the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is an excellent choice for HDR gaming and media consumption. However, its text clarity and image sharpness aren't as good as other options. On the other hand, the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) offers a sharp, high-resolution experience at a better price point, making it ideal for productivity, digital photo editing, and competitive gaming. While it's great for media consumption too, the Acer might still surpass it in overall visual impact due to the OLED technology. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Excellent for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good color volume
Key differences
Productivity
4.0/10
10.0/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.1/10
9.1/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.8/10
9.3/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1040 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) to be best in class for casual gaming, while the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) is excellent.
Competitive Gaming
6.4/10
6.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are both only fair for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"Gaming and HDR are the two target uses for this screen, and it does generally very well in both. For gaming there are good response times, a single overdrive mode experience for VRR, super low input lag and solid support for latest gen consoles too. The moderately high 160Hz refresh rate provides good motion clarity, and is a nice combination with the high 4K resolution that provides a sharp and crisp image."
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