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M27T20

Budget Mini LED with genuine HDR brightness — rare at this price.

27.0
1440p
165Hz
Mini LED VA
$249.99
at Newegg · last refreshed 6d ago
AI summary

This is the oddball bargain for people who want real HDR without spending flagship money. Mini LED means hundreds of tiny backlight zones behind the screen, so bright explosions can shine while dark scenes stay inky. Combined with HDR1000 certification, this actually delivers the punchy highlights you expect from HDR — unlike the fake HDR stickers on most cheaper screens.

The screen is 27 inches at 1440p, sharper than your laptop but not overkill like 4K. Motion runs smooth at 165Hz, which is plenty for gaming. The VA panel means contrast is naturally deep even without HDR turned on, though viewing angles aren't as wide as IPS — colors shift a bit when you look from the side.

KTC isn't a household name, so expect fewer reviews and less hand-holding than a Dell or LG. But for the specs you're getting, it's a gamble worth considering if you want HDR that actually works.

Spec sheet

Display

Size27.0″
Resolution2560 × 1440
Aspect ratio16:9
PanelMini LED VA
CurvatureFlat

Performance

Refresh rate165 Hz
Response time1 ms
HDRHDR1000

Connectivity

Ports
3 connectors
HDMI
  • 1× HDMI
Audio
  • 1× Audio out (3.5mm)
Other
  • 1× Displayport
VESA mount100x100

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