The KTC H27E6 leaves out a few minor bits but provides a superb image and premium video processing for an addictive gaming experience. It delivers impressively high performance for the price.
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One of the great things about competition among the best gaming monitors is that more product choices ensure better performance for all. It’s hard to find a bad display, especially in a hot category like 27-inch QHD. These panels are the bread-and-butter tool of choice, whether you’re a casual player or a professional competitor.
Most of these products come from a handful of companies, many of which begin with the letter ‘A’. But once in a while, a new player comes along. I’m checking one out here with my first review of a monitor from KTC, which stands for “Key To Combat.” It’s called the H27E6, and it’s a 27-inch QHD IPS panel with a 300 Hz refresh rate (320 Hz with overclock), Adaptive-Sync, HDR400, and wide gamut color. What of the value part? It costs $270. Let’s take a look.
KTC H27E6 Specs
Swipe to scroll horizontally Panel Type / Backlight IPS / W-LED, edge array Screen Size / Aspect Ratio 27 inches / 16:9 Max Resolution and Refresh Rate 2560x1440 @ 300 Hz Row 3 - Cell 0 320 Hz w/overclock Row 4 - Cell 0 FreeSync and G-Sync Compatible Native Color Depth and Gamut 8-bit / DCI-P3 Response Time (GTG) 1ms Brightness (mfr) 450 nits Contrast (mfr) 1,000:1 Speakers None Video Inputs 2x DisplayPort 1.4 Row 11 - Cell 0 2x HDMI 2.1 Audio 3.5mm headphone output USB 1x service port Power Consumption 24w, brightness @ 200 nits Panel Dimensions WxHxD w/base 24.3 x 15.8-20.9 x 8.4 inches (616 x 401-531 x 213mm) Panel Thickness 2.4 inches (61mm) Bezel Width Top/sides: 0.3 inch (8mm) Row 18 - Cell 0 Bottom: 0.9 inch (23mm) Weight 13.2 pounds (6kg) Warranty 3 years
The H27E6 is well-appointed with performance tech. Resolution is QHD 2560x1440, and the native refresh rate is 300 Hz. That already puts it ahead of nearly every other monitor at a similar price. And a reliable overclock bumps the refresh rate up to 320 Hz. Adaptive-Sync is also included with faultless operation on both AMD and Nvidia platforms. HDMI 2.1 means consoles can join the VRR party too.
The color gamut is also wide. Though there are no Quantum Dots, the H27E6 covers over 101% of DCI-P3, which also puts it ahead of many other screens. I got decent accuracy from my sample after a calibration, more on that later. The picture is very dynamic too, thanks to a class-leading contrast ratio of 1,500:1. Though that isn’t quite in VA or OLED territory, it is higher than nearly all the other IPS panels you can buy.
Features and styling have not been skimped on. You get the usual suite of gaming aids, including aiming points, a timer, and a frame counter. There’s a three-level overdrive with a dynamic option that changes the compensation with the refresh rate. And you get MPRT backlight strobing as an alternative to G-Sync or FreeSync.
The H27E6 sets itself apart from others with white elements on the back, base, and upright, and you get a solid stand with full ergonomics. A handy joystick controls all functions, and there’s LED lighting that you can control from the OSD. The only things left out here are speakers and USB ports.
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