The KTC H24T27 offers an uncommon screen combination that fulfills a very specific niche in the monitor market. It has a 100Hz 1440p panel, but it’s also smaller than the more common 27-inch variants. Let’s take a closer look at this value-oriented option to see how it performs.
Design and Features
- Screen Size: 27 Inches
- Resolution: 2560 x 1440
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
- Refresh Rate: 100Hz
- Response Time: 4ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1300:1 (Static)
- Brightness: 300 cd/m²
- Built-in Speakers: None
- Stand: Height -No
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – No
- Stand: Pivot– No
- VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.2 x 1, HDMI 2.0 x 1, 3.5mm Audio Jack x 1
- Dimensions (L x W x H): 24.41” x 18.7” x 4.53”
- Weight: 8.82 lbs
Design and Features
The KTC H24T27 looks like an office monitor with its very simple aesthetic. Its matte black finish makes it look clean and sophisticated no matter where you place it or use it. Although it has a bezel-free design, it still has inner borders like most modern displays.
This model takes the term compact to the next level since it takes up less space than similar-sized models. The monitor is only 24 inches wide, but it only needs 4.54 inches of depth. It is also very lightweight, so it should be portable and easy to move around.
Its build quality is decent based on price, but there is definitely some room for improvement. The plastics used are sturdy enough to prevent cracking and flexing, so its not as fragile as the other budget models we’ve seen. The worst part about it is its stand which is quite wobbly, especially if you nudge the screen.
The KTC H24T27 has an OSD joystick unlike so many budget monitors in the market. Its located at the back near the right side of the display, so you won’t have to reach in too much to get to it. Other budget models have to make do with pesky buttons, so this is a plus in our books.
The included stand only offers tilt, so the limitation might be a deal-breaker for some. It can feel or appear short for taller people, so a monitor base or a stack of books might be necessary. It is compatible with VESA mounts that offer more flexibility, but that’s an added cost that may put you in range of something better.
Its connectivity layout is also quite limited, but that’s understandable since the omissions probably helped lower the price. It has a DisplayPort and HDMI slot, so it should be able to handle common setups. It also has a 3.5mm jack for headphones, but that is rarely used by most users.
There are no speakers for this model, but that’s okay if the price is as low as we saw from retailers like Amazon. Adding them often raises the price by around $50, based on what we’ve seen from the monitor market. However, this is not a deal-breaker since we prefer headsets for gaming and a separate speaker set for music and movies.
Display and Performance
The KTC H24T27 sports a 24-inch IPS panel with a 2560 x 1440 resolution, a 100Hz refresh rate, and a 4ms response time. The backlight has a 300 cd/m2 output, while the contrast is listed at 1300:1. This model doesn’t have HDR certifications, but that’s reasonable since it isn’t priced to be equipped for it.
1440p is more commonly found on 27-inch monitors, but users who seek a reasonable upgrade in pixel count often want something more compact. That also means a tighter pixel density, so this screen will look sharper and crisper than its larger brethren. It doesn’t take a flagship GPU to run games at 1440p 100Hz, so this is suitable for a budget setup.
The KTC H24T27 covers 99% of sRGB and 89% of DCI-P3 for great color performance in games and movies. Its default accuracy has a deltaE average of 1.31, making it decently accurate out of the box. Most users won’t need to do anything to it, so it’s ready to use right away.
Calibrating it reduced the dE average to 0.82, making it comparable with some of the better prosumer monitors out there. The downside is that you will need a colorimeter to achieve similar results since every panel made is different. Its only recommended if you are into color-critical work, but impractical otherwise.
The screen’s backlight reached 368 cd/m2, enabling it to fight off a lot of glare from natural lighting. Its contrast reached 1366:1 at 60% brightness, enabling it to produce better black luminance than other IPS panels. VA and OLED monitors are better in this regard, but they do have their weaknesses as well.
Panel uniformity for the test sample had some issues due to backlight leaks at the top edge of the screen. They showed up as clouding in dark scenes, but are mostly unnoticeable on lighter backgrounds. Note that this can vary with every monitor made due to tolerances, so there are better and worse units out there.
The KTC H24T27’s pixel response time is decent thanks to the improvements in IPS technology and the higher refresh rate. There is still some blurring in contrasting transtiions, but its not as bad as a VA panel. This middling performance is forgivable since the monitor is cheap, but its also understandable since it only goes up to 100Hz.
The KTC H24T27 is compatible with FreeSync and G-Sync for smooth and tear-free gaming. Dual compatibility is a must have if you want to save money since it allows you to keep the monitor and VRR but switched to the other GPU brand. Its input lag sits at 6ms at 100Hz, so its very responsive even if its not a thoroughbred gaming display.
Thoughts on the KTC H24T27
The KTC H24T27 is an excellent budget choice for gamers who want a compact screen with decent gaming performance. Its 24-inch 100Hz is both flexible and compact, so it extends the value per-dollar proposition of the model. We’re impressed that its color accuracy beats some premium competitors, plus its contrast bests some IPS models we’ve seen previously.
It does have limitations such as the wobbly tilt-only stand and its lack of creature comforts. However, its unfair to ask for more from a monitor that was clearly made to help users save money without compromising the performance by a huge margin. Its an excellent buy overall, so it should be in your shopping list if you want the most out of your money.
Pros:
- Very Affordable
- Excellent Colors
- Extended Contrast
Cons:
- Wobbly Stand
- Limited Features
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen’s right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear to create reviews that accentuate the seldom explained aspects of a PC monitor.
Leave a Reply