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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your primary focus is on competitive gaming and you're sensitive to budget, the Gigabyte M32Q could serve you well with its responsive gameplay and good refresh rates. However, if you're interested in richer colors and deeper contrasts for HDR gaming and media consumption, the KTC M27T20 with its MiniLED technology offers excellent picture quality, though it comes at a slightly higher cost. For tasks that require accurate color reproduction, such as digital photo editing or print photo editing, the KTC's superior contrast and color volume could be more beneficial. If gaming is a casual pastime and high-quality HDR content is less of a priority, the Gigabyte could be a more cost-effective choice without significantly compromising on experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED).
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
- Good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
93.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
6.1
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
7.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 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 M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
8.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
4000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$500
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (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
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | KTC M27T20 (VA MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 4000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | 1200 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 48 - 165 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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."
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