KTC H27S5C 27"
The 1500R curved VA panel with 110% DCI-P3 coverage and 400 nits brightness delivers vivid, accurate color and deep contrast for an immersive 1440p experience. Its 144Hz refresh rate with Adaptive-Sync and built-in low blue light technology balances smooth, tear-free gaming with reduced eye strain during long sessions. This monitor is best for budget-conscious gamers and hybrid users who want strong color performance and fluid motion in a single, desk-friendly display.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong feature (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong social proof (90th percentile) 90th
- Strong color (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average portability (15th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Size | 27" |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 (QHD) |
| Panel Type | VA |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Curved | Yes |
| Curvature | 1500 |
Performance
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Response Time | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync |
Color & HDR
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Color Gamut | 129% sRGB, 110% DCI-P3 |
| Color Depth | 16.7 Million |
| HDR | HDR400 |
| HDR Support | HDR400 |
Connectivity
| HDMI Ports | 2 |
| DisplayPort | 1 |
| Speakers | No |
Ergonomics
| Height Adjustable | No |
| Tilt | Yes |
| Swivel | No |
| Pivot | No |
| VESA Mount | 100x100 |
vs Competition
| Spec | KTC H27S5C 27" | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B | Alienware AW-Series AW2725D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | OLED | QD-OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 480 | 280 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro |
| Hdr | HDR400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | DisplayHDR 400 True Black |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Color | Portability | Display | Feature | User Sentiment | Ergonomic | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KTC H27S5C 27" | 85.5 | 15.1 | 64.2 | 91.6 | 57.9 | 49.2 | 60 | 58.2 | 90.4 |
| ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG Compare | 96.7 | 73.6 | 75.8 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 93.4 | 90.4 |
| MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 Compare | 99 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 85.9 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 98 | 82 | 99.5 |
| Samsung Odyssey G60SD Compare | 90.9 | 45.2 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.6 | 87.9 | 95.3 |
| LG UltraGear 27GX790A-B Compare | 80.3 | 63.5 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.8 | 98.2 | 99.5 |
| Alienware AW-Series AW2725D Compare | 98.4 | 84.9 | 76.6 | 72.1 | 95.8 | 90.5 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 99.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$277
We started tracking prices for this product on Jun 14, 2026. The chart appears once we have more data.
Usage Scores
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