KTC H27E6 gaming monitor review

Summary

The stylish design and excellent value make the KTC H27E6 a great buy for gamers.
Its impressive 300Hz refresh rate ensures smooth gameplay without screen tearing.
The user-friendly setup has great adjustability options.

I can’t work without a multi-display setup, and I take my portable monitor wherever I go. When working on my laptop from home, I usually prefer a larger monitor for watching content and gaming. That’s why I was thrilled to receive the new 27-inch H27E6 gaming monitor, which has a stylish design and is the perfect size for my desk.

If you haven’t heard of KTC, the company is well-known for manufacturing panels for LG and Samsung TVs, as well as specialized CCTV and medical displays. KTC now leverages its expertise and technology to create a range of gaming and professional monitors that offer modern features and great value.

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As a lifelong gamer, I’m always thrilled to test the latest products and didn’t hesitate to open the box to find out what it’s all about. My experience started on a positive note because I could easily attach the base, stand, and monitor together without tools, and it was ready to go in just a few minutes.

I spent the next week putting the H27E6 through its paces with various games, and also used it for watching movies and my daily work. These are my thoughts on its design, performance, and whether it’s worth buying or not.

Editor’s Choice

KTC H27E6

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$85

KTC’s H27E6 is a 27-inch gaming monitor offering WQHD (2560×1440) resolution. It features two HDMI ports and DisplayPorts, and boasts a blistering 300Hz refresh rate.

Pros & Cons

Stylish design
Excellent value
300Hz refresh rate

One USB port
No HDMI cable included

Price, availability, and specs

Great features for the price

KTC’s H27E6 features a 27-inch display with a WQHD (2560 x 1440) resolution. It’s perfect for competitive gamers, thanks to its blistering one-millisecond response time and 300Hz refresh rate, which is overclockable to 320Hz. You won’t experience screen tearing or blurring thanks to the built-in Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync compatibility.

The monitor also features other gamer-friendly options, including an FPS counter, a crosshair, and a timer in the on-screen display (OSD) menu. Image quality is excellent, with the IPS display offering 400 nits of brightness, a wide 144% sRGB and 106% DCI-P3 color gamut, and HDR 400 compatibility.

Accessing the OSD menu is easy with a single joystick at the back of the monitor. Moving it right opens the preset menu, which includes shortcuts to viewing modes such as User, Movie, Photo, and more. You can access the input selection menu and choose between the various HDMI and DisplayPorts by moving the joystick up. Moving the joystick up activates the Game Assist features, including the crosshair, timer, and FPS mode. You can also access the main OSD menu by pressing the joystick to enable FreeSync and G-Sync, HDR, and other image settings.

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Aesthetics are important to me, and I feel the H27E6’s black-and-white two-tone design stands out in a sea of drab all-back rivals. The front features a black frame with slim bezels on top and sides, and is broken up by a white base and black stand with attractive diagonal lines that create a spiral effect. It’s the opposite color scheme on the monitor’s rear, which is predominantly white and features the same diagonal back accents where it joins the stand. A subtle KTC logo provides a hint of its identity, accompanied by subtle RGB lighting that extends onto the back of the monitor in a rainbow shape.

Connectivity is decent and should be sufficient for most users, featuring a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports and DisplayPort 1.4 ports. There’s also a single USB-A port and a 3.5mm audio port for connecting speakers or headphones.

You can’t ask for better adjustability options, and it takes seconds to find the perfect viewing angle. The H27E6 offers a generous 130mm of height adjustability and can swivel sideways up to 45 degrees. It also features a tilt function and can rotate up to 90 degrees for viewing in either portrait or landscape modes.

You can’t ask for better adjustability options, and it takes seconds to find the perfect viewing angle.

The KTC H27E6 is currently available on Amazon.com for a special reduced price of $215.

KTC H27E6

Resolution: 2560 x 1440
Screen Size: 27″
Brand: KTC
Max. Refresh Rate: 300Hz
Response Time: 1ms
Aspect Ratio: 16:9

What I liked about the KTC H27E6 Monitor

Image quality and adjustability

The H27E6 offers impressive visuals, which bring out the best in my games and other content. I feel WQHD provides the best balance of resolution and speed for gaming, and was impressed by its speed and fluidity when playing Valorant. The smoother character movements combined with the vibrant colors were a huge upgrade from my usual 1080p, 144Hz monitor, and added another dimension to the game.

Cyberpunk 2077’s Night City took on a life of its own, and I was in awe of the highly detailed vistas. Each area of the city has a unique vibe, and the H27E6’s vivid colors lit up the neon billboards and gave the industrial areas a gritty feel.

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Why this portable monitor stands out from the pack

I’m getting up to three times done with this setup.

I appreciated the fantastic CGI and intricate character details of the Transformers in Bumblebee, as well as the amazing scenery and action scenes in Fallout. Many monitors struggle with dark scenes, and I had no issues with the creepy castle scenes in Nosferatu.

Another thing I liked about the H27E6 was its overall user-friendliness. Assembling was simple in just a few easy steps, and its incredible adjustability options meant I could move it into the perfect position in seconds without any stress.

What I didn’t like about the KTC H27E6 Monitor

Not much to dislike

The H27E6 ticks most of my boxes, and I struggled to find anything to dislike about it. I usually prefer more USB ports on a monitor, but the single option on the H27E6 is acceptable for the price and matches many of its category rivals. It comes with a single DisplayPort cable, and I would have liked an HDMI cable to connect consoles.

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Should you buy the KTC H27E6 Monitor?

You won’t find better value

You can’t go wrong with the H27E6, as it’s packed with cutting-edge features at a fantastic price. Finding a 300Hz gaming monitor for a similar price will be challenging, especially when factoring in the stylish two-tone design and fantastic adjustability options. Every gamer wants the perfect balance of speed and image quality, and the H27E6 delivers clear visuals and superb color accuracy that surpasses many pricier alternatives.

Editor’s Choice

KTC H27E6

$215 $300 Save
$85

KTC’s H27E6 is a 27-inch gaming monitor offering WQHD (2560×1440) resolution. It features two HDMI ports and DisplayPorts, and boasts a blistering 300Hz refresh rate.