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.
Screen 27"
Resolution 2560 x 1440
Panel VA
Refresh 144 Hz
response time ms 5
adaptive sync Adaptive-Sync
HDR HDR400
67 Overall Score
Price £0
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)
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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" | LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B | ASUS ROG Strix XG27AQDMG | MSI MAG 271QPX QD-OLED E2 | Samsung Odyssey G60SD | Dell UltraSharp U4025QW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 27 | 44.5 | 26.5 | 27 | 27 | 39.70000076293945 |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2160 |
| Panel Type | VA | OLED | OLED | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 144 | 165 | 240 | 240 | 360 | 120 |
| Response Time Ms | 5 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 0.029999999329447746 | 5 |
| Adaptive Sync | Adaptive-Sync | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | FreeSync Premium Pro | Adaptive-Sync |
| Hdr | HDR400 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10 | DisplayHDR True Black 400 | HDR10+ | DisplayHDR 600 |
| 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 |
| LG UltraGear 45GX950A-B Compare | 99.4 | 82.2 | 99.7 | 97.1 | 74.5 | 90.5 | 96.3 | 97 | 95.3 |
| 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 |
| Dell UltraSharp U4025QW Compare | 97.8 | 82.2 | 95.5 | 97.1 | 0 | 90.5 | 56.6 | 99.3 | 95.3 |
Usage Scores
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