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TL;DR: Good, but with some quirks, worth it if you can get it at a good price.

My KTC M27P6S finally arrived. After using it for 2 days I'm going to write my impressions and thoughts.

Manufacturing date: July 2026

Firmware version: EUR-1.0.1

I will compare it to other high end displays like the PG32UQX MiniLED, an LG CX77 OLED, and my old but trusty PG279Q.

I genuinely think that it is a decent product, but with some quirks that I will explain in each section.

IPS Panel

A regular run-of-the-mill modern fast IPS panel.

Like modern IPS monitors, this has some vignetting on the sides, with the edges of the screen appearing slightly darker. This is visible only at an angle or if you sit close to the screen like me.

My PG279Q from 2015 had zero vignetting, my PG32UQX did have it, and the CX OLED has none. My speculation is that this is due to changes in panel manufacturing in recent years.

Not a dealbreaker, but something you will notice if you are used to an old IPS panel like me and sit close.

Glossy Coating

The most interesting thing of this monitor. This model and a few of other INNOCN monitors that are not widely available are the only ones to offer a glossy coating, so this is something that will attract the attention of many people.

The coating is like the coating on LG OLED TVs, so if you've seen one, this is about the same.

It has some sort of anti-reflection layer because reflections are not fully mirror-like (in a good way). The reflections are mostly noticeable on black areas, but they are subdued in intensity, rather than being fully reflected as they would be in a mirror.

Dust is more visible than on a matte coating, and I already left some fingerprints on the corners while I was handling it. I did not test the hardness of the coating, nor do I want to (lol).

Thanks to this, the image quality is excellent, with zero haze from a matte coating and better perceived black levels when there is ambient light.

Compared to the PG32UQX, this is night and day. The PG32UQX had a terrible, very grainy coating; it introduced a lot of graininess to the image, while this one has none.

The PG279Q had a decent light matte coating, almost no graininess, so these are both equally good in their respective ways.

Overall, I liked it. This is the standout feature of this monitor, so for glossy lovers, this is the only option available right now.

While a glossy coating has better image quality than a matte one, I still would not recommend a glossy monitor for someone who does not like reflection or has a bright room.

STW polarizer

This is the second standout feature of this monitor. I was skeptical about this since reading a review, but I can confirm that it has one.

This feature is also very rare in monitors, only very old IPS panels had it, and then manufacturers stopped implementing it.

Compared to the PG32UQX, this is also night and day. The PG32UQX had a lot of blooming at an angle; this has none, it has the same amount of blooming as when looking at the center, or even less. So, very good.

PG32UQX vs PA32UCG Image is not mine, but this is roughly how my PG32UQX looked at an angle. These polarizers make a big difference in reducing blooming and IPS glow.

On a full black screen with local dimming disabled, there is no IPS glow. Everything looks almost uniform, and there isn't any of the usual yellow glow on the corners. Image from Chimolog Review on a black screen, zero ips glow.

I stress-tested the M27P6S at unrealistic angles, and I could only see a very faint magenta tint at the corners in a fully dark room, so this is excellent.

Local dimming

The local dimming algorithm is dark-biased, something that I personally like. Upon enabling it, especially on SDR, you will notice a decrease in overall brightness.

I tested it in both a bright room during the day and a fully dark room.

During the day, it will be very hard to notice the blooming. In a fully dark room, it is noticeable in complex scenes, but somewhat decent, much better than the blooming that my PG32UQX had.

I hated the local dimming on my PG32UQX, it blasted small elements at full brightness, and the blooming was unbearable (video is not mine, but i swear it was like this).

Thankfully, I can confirm that this does not happen with the KTC M27P6S. It reduces the brightness of small elements so they produce much less blooming (and the STW polarizer also helps a lot!).

I know some people won't like that it is dark-biased, but for me this is good.

You can still customize the degree of blooming you want from the OSD with the "Halo control" option, but I did not fiddle with this that much since it was good for me out of the box. For those who like to prioritize brightness over blooming, it's good that you have the option.

For those who want to keep local dimming enabled at all times on SDR, this is actually somewhat usable. My PG32UQX had a lot of inverse blooming, especially on grey backgrounds. This monitor does not seem to have as much, with just some brightness changes when moving windows and opening context menus.

Local dimming does not increase input lag that much on SDR, but it does on HDR. I'm not able to test the exact amount since I do not have the required equipment, but my PG32UQX also had noticeable input lag when using local dimming.

Due to my GPU's performance, I hover around 60 fps with adaptive sync. This means about 60 Hz or even lower, and I can definitely feel it, but the input lag is similar to that of the PG32UQX. You will definitely feel it in first-person shooters. For competitive play, always disable local dimming on any Mini-LED monitor.

Not a dealbreaker for me. Maybe this can be solved with further firmware upgrades, but it is something to take into account.

Local dimming has an "Auto" setting that is Off for an SDR signal and High for an HDR signal. Sadly, I was not able to save different local dimming settings for SDR and HDR signals.

Anyway, I still usually disable local dimming on SDR (unless I'm playing or watching a dark game/video), since, with the coating and the polarizer, the black levels are actually decent, and local dimming introduces some gamma and color changes on Mini-LED monitors.

HDR

I have to confess that the PG32UQX was better. Since its algorithm always wanted to prioritize brightness, it was much more spectacular.

This is still good, but the PG32UQX was a night-and-day difference between SDR and HDR.

Overall, I still prefer this one since, as I said, I can't stand blooming.

Those who come from edge-lit displays or other non-high-end Mini-LED monitors will still be happy.

You can somewhat customize HDR to your preferences if you do not like the overall presentation, since these OSD settings are still available on an HDR signal: Color temperature, six-axis color saturation, Brightness, and Black Equalizer.

One thing that I noticed is that the algorithm of the monitor does not like to turn the zones fully black if there are elements with medium-to-high APL on the screen.

This was noticeable in a fully dark room when watching an HDR movie. The top and bottom black bars were not fully black at 0.00/0.02 nits unless the screen was almost completely black.

Not noticeable for most people, but I always test in the harshest environment, such as a fully dark room.

Build Quality

The only thing that concerns me about this monitor and that I did not like is the power supply. It is internal. So if it goes bad you are out of luck.

I'm also concerned that if I put my ear right up to the upper vent of the monitor, I can hear some noise. I think it is coil whine from the power supply. I can't hear it when using the monitor at my usual distance (I use the monitor close to my face), but I'm still worried about it since I'm not too sure whether it will increase or whether it is even a fan and I will hear it in a fully silent room.

Quality Control

Bad but I'm still somewhat lucky.

5 dead pixels at the bottom-right corner of the monitor. It would be much worse if those were stuck pixels and closer to the center of the monitor.

Since they are near the corner of the screen and the monitor has a high pixel density, they do not bother me.

(To European Redditors) Buying it from aliexpress

As far as I know, the monitor is only available in the United States and Japan through the official KTC Store.

In Europe, I could only find it from AliExpress. I purchased it from a seller called Ansett Store. The seller always replied to my questions, such as when I asked when it was going to ship or whether the monitor was the European version. It came from Poland.

The monitor I received was indeed a European version. It came with the EUR-1.0.1 firmware, a European Schuko (Type F) plug, and the European energy label on the box, plus the usual accessories like cables, stand, etc.

I do not know if it will be available from other sources. This is speculation, but it seems like this seller is either KTC in disguise or someone in charge of selling to the European market.

I managed to get it for €345 (~$388) thanks to AliExpress coupons, so make sure to take advantage of those.

Conclusion

I like it overall, specially at this price point, seems like my old PG279Q can finally retire (11 years old!), The only concern I have right now is the power supply.

I consider this worth it, especially if you are after the specific, somewhat niche feature set that this monitor has, such as the glossy coating combined with a MiniLED backlight.

A few months ago, I was eyeing an equivalent 4K 27-inch OLED, and the prices were almost double that of this one. Combined with the fact that my usage is 60% static and 40% gaming, this was a no-brainer at this price point. Fingers crossed it lasts me as long as my PG279Q!

So personally:

Pros:

• Glossy coating
• STW polarizer
• Shadow-biased algorithm

Cons:

• Internal power supply
• High chance of dead pixels
• Higher input lag when using HDR with Local Dimming

For a more technical review with measurements, please refer to either the DisplayNinja or the Chimolog review.

Feel free to ask any questions or suggest things that you want tested.

Let me start off by saying this is an amazing monitor and I'm incredibly satisfied with my purchase. But there is an inherent flaw to this model and since TCL doesn't issue firmware updates to their monitors, we're stuck with this flaw.

I've already returned this monitor once over this flaw and thought it was a defect. I've bought it again since because there aren't any other MiniLEDs where I live. This is my second time buying this monitor, and random HDMI dropout issues were present on both units.

My conclusion is: Unless I've been unlucky enough to get the same exact flaw two times in a row, this flaw is an inherent characteristic of this monitor and TCL panels and not a defect.

If you intend to use your PS5, you won't be able to use it with all the bells and whistles, you'll have to set the Video Transfer Rate to -1.

From what I can gather, its primary intended use is for PC. DisplayPort works smoothly and without interruptions. HDMI dropout issues persist even on PC. I'm sure this can be circumvented with CRU on PC. However I would strongly recommend DisplayPort usage on PC.

TLDR: A tremendous option to avoid OLED burn-in anxieties while getting near OLED blacks. Incredible PPI and clarity. Perfect choice for DisplayPort usage. HDMI 2.1 mileage may vary.

Buy for PC usage, avoid for PS5.

it seems that when turning on HDR, the whole screen gets a purplish tint as best as I can describe it and that problem has been making me crazy.

I've tried everything from using the windows calibration, switching from RGB to YCbCr444 and vice versa, switching from displayport to hdmi, using other color profiles, overriding to reference mode in nvidia, changing the color depth, dynamic range, lowering refresh rate.

I put a photo of a comparison with the literal same photo, on the left my monitor thats working correctly although does not support hdr and on the right my main monitor with the incorrect colors.

As you can see the colors do not match at all the colors should look like the left monitor but it's not even white looks a bit odd. Please if you are willing to help I'd appreciate it, been struggling with this problem.

There are so many options and I feel like all of them have their flaws.

I was thinking of getting a VA-Panel due to better contrast and less blooming. But the Black Smearing has me worried. Often times some People say the Black smearung is really annoying and noticable, while others say the same exact model has no noticable smearing.

I also don't really think the horrible viewing angles will affect me very much but I'm of course open to your guyses suggestions on which panel type or specific Model I should get.

An option I was considering is the MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV btw so if anyone can share their experience with that monitor would be great.

Looking to upgrade from my 1080p 24" IPS monitor. Usage is mostly gaming, followed by web browsing and movies/tv shows. Budget is around 400-600$ range but keep in mind where I live monitors are generally a fair bit more expensive than normal. Any recommendations are welcome.

Specs I am after:

1440p, 120hz+, 27", OLED

Hope is not late 😐

I'm on my second Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 (G80SH, 32", 4K 240Hz), and this entire experience has been a complete shitshow.

First monitor: Arrived fkd. Def0rmed frame, buIging glass. Sent Samsung the entire unboxing video showing the carnage.

Simple exchange? LOL. No.

Return it, wait for a refund, then buy another. But I originally used an ID.me(military) discount. Would Samsung honor it?

"Yes, we price match! .... Just pay FULL PRICE, submit paperwork, and we'll try to refund the difference."

What in the actual fuck?

Thankfully, I managed to repurchase at the discounted price. Still waited another 3–4 weeks for my original refund.

Second monitor: Arrives perfectly. Beautiful display. Gorgeous blacks. Finally!

Then... black screen. DisplayPort reconnects. Again. And again.

After DAYS of troubleshooting, I've discovered the secret to getting a somewhat stable connection:

Disable practically every feature I bought this damn monitor for.

And now it's getting worse. Random blackouts, signal loss, and colored horizontal artifacts. Watch the attached video.

Here's what I've tested:

• RTX 5080 | 4K 240Hz | 10-bit
• VESA-certified 6ft DP cable, GPU-Z reporting 20 Gbps × 4 (verified through GPU-Z)
• Samsung's included DP cable, which is TEN TIMES WORSE (used in the video)
• G-SYNC ON = connection instability or no picture
• DSC OFF = absolutely no signal
• DSC ON, VRR Control ON, G-SYNC OFF, HDR OFF = the only halfway usable DP configuration

NONE OF THIS HAPPENS OVER HDMI. No blackouts, no disconnections, no artifacts.

Apparently, I'm not alone:

• Another G80SH owner with an RTX 5090 reports similar artifacts and signal loss.
• Another G80SH/RTX 5080 owner reports DisplayPort G-SYNC problems, while HDMI works.
• Even the previous G80SD has documented DP blackout complaints.

And Samsung's firmware support? Another joke.

Latest listed firmware: 1002.2 (September 8, 2026).

Does it fix DisplayPort? G-SYNC? DSC? Signal stability?

WHO THE FUCK KNOWS? Samsung doesn't provide actual patch notes.

I've held off updating after reading reports of firmware introducing additional problems. Apparently, we're supposed to blindly install updates and hope for the best.

I paid a premium for a 4K 240Hz OLED with DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR20 and G-SYNC. Not to disable half its features and pray it maintains a signal.

And now what? Return ANOTHER monitor, wait weeks for a refund, and buy a THIRD? Or roll the dice on Samsung warranty service and potentially receive a refurbished unit?

How the hell is this acceptable for a premium monitor?

G80SH owners: Are you experiencing these issues? Has firmware 1002.2 actually fixed anything? And has anyone dealt with Samsung's warranty process for this model?

At this point, I'd just like the damn monitor I paid for to work as advertised. Apparently, that's asking too much.

I recently picked up the ROG Swift PG32UCDP along with a BenQ ScreenBar Halo for my desk setup.

The issue: the top edge of this OLED panel is far too thin, and the rear housing does not provide enough purchase for the BenQ counterweight clamp to sit securely without slipping or putting uneven pressure directly against the glass.

Has anyone with this monitor (or similar ultra-thin
ASUS WOLED displays) found a reliable workaround?

Hola, está semana me compre un Viewsonic VX2429 de 200Hz para cambiar mí BenQ GW2480 de 60Hz, pero resulta que siento que me termina quemando la vista al poco tiempo de uso y algunas letras se sienten como medio borrosas en los bordes.

Ya intenté configurarlo, pero todavía no logro llegar a un punto cómodo.

¿Qué puedo hacer?

I have both the MSI MPG 274URDFW E16M and MSI MAG 274QPF X30MV in front of me and the MPG E16M seems to be far worse than my MAG X30MV

Local dimming zones off. The cheaper MAG has a substantially better black level and contrast overall.

The MPG E16M only comes close to the black level once you're on local dimming zone 3. And that setting in this monitor just causes havoc on the image. Causes greys to become brown, the gamma curve becomes a bit weird, crushing of blacks, and just creates an unusable and unpleasant experience if you're actually on the desktop. Local dimming zones you can see move based on your mouse position.

None of this happens at all on the cheaper Mag X30 MV.

Can't speak on colour accuracy, but the... MPG E16M does look a bit nicer, but the highlights are a lot pinker with a reddish tint.

Anyway, I'm settling on the Mag X30MV. However, I did wish I could have achieved 4K in a monitor like this. I don't know if anyone has recommendations that doesn't go over 500 great British pounds.

hi

Hey everyone, how's it going? I bought this monitor with the discounts. How's it working for you? I know it's not the best or anything, but for the price less than us135, this 2K one seems alright. I think I'll use it with my S series and play gta6 and an HP notebook im a causal player... What do you think? What other options would you have chosen? arkham is more of same? If you have one, how's it been? Thanks!

It looks worse in the pictures but it is not that much in real..

only the top side is a little bit more ? should I return or replace it

Hi, I've been doing a lot of monitor research and decided the specs I want, only to find that nobody seems to be making a monitor with this combination of specs. I've searched and searched to no avail. Figured I'd try here on the extreme offchance somebody knows of one I've missed.

The specs I'm looking for are:

24-27"
IPS
QHD (1440p)
144hz or higher, but very high refresh rates are wasted on me
DC dimming, ideally certified flicker-free by TUV
Glossy screen
Ideally ~90% DCI-P3, 1500:1 contrast, but I could tolerate less if the other specs were met

Thanks for any help.

Hello! I bought this laptop like last dec. im planning to do a warranty on this, but is there any solution for this just incase? thanks

Hi i buy new msi MPG272UX and in ~1 year i have 3 times the same problem. Show for couple days and go away and after couple months show up. I still have warranty but maybe it's something that I can fix. Thanks for help

Title: Dell U2724D vs. BenQ for Photo and Video Editing
I’m looking for a reliable 27-inch monitor primarily for photography and video editing, with a budget of around $400–$500.
I’m considering the Dell UltraSharp U2724D and the BenQ PD2706U. I previously purchased an ASUS ProArt PA278CGRV, but unfortunately, I wasn’t happy with my experience and ended up returning it after two weeks.
For those who own or have used the Dell U2724D, how has your experience been with color accuracy, screen uniformity, and overall reliability?
Would you recommend it for Lightroom, Photoshop, and DaVinci Resolve, or would you choose a BenQ model instead?
I don’t need a high refresh rate since I’ll be keeping my current monitor for gaming. I’d really appreciate any firsthand experiences or recommendations. Thanks!