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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize competitive gaming with fast-paced visuals and action, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X's higher refresh rate and quick response time would benefit you. However, if an immersive experience with rich, dynamic visuals is more important, then the KTC M27T20's higher contrast ratio, superior peak brightness, and deeper color volume make it better suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. The KTC is also better equipped for tasks that require color accuracy such as print photo editing. The Gigabyte FI32Q-X offers a larger screen, which can be preferable for multitasking and productivity, but it doesn't perform as well for HDR content. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
  • Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Good for productivity
  • Very good for media consumption
  • Good text clarity
  • Good image clarity
  • Excellent contrast
  • Very good color volume
  • Very good response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

5.9
FI32Q-X
M27T20
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.

Competitive Gaming

5.3
FI32Q-X
M27T20
6.1
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.

Productivity

4.8
FI32Q-X
M27T20
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is good for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.

Media Consumption

5.4
FI32Q-X
M27T20
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
FI32Q-X
M27T20
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
FI32Q-X
M27T20
No
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

No
FI32Q-X
M27T20
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Cost

$500
FI32Q-X
M27T20
$500
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$200

$300

$400

$500

$600

$700

$800

The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
FI32Q-X
M27T20
No
Both the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)
Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED)

GENERAL

Price
$500
$500
Screen Size
32"27"
Resolution
2560 x 14402560 x 1440
Screen Type
LEDMiniLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSVA
Local Dimming Zones
16576

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:14000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
400 nits500 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
600 nits1200 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
157 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
8 ms3 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 270 Hz48 - 165 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8.5/107.1/10
Ghosting Score
7.6/108.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
91 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.1/107/10
Image Clarity Score
6.1/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
02
HDMI 2.1 Ports
20
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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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