Rank #2 in Best Gaming Monitor 27 Inch in 2026: 10 Ranked, from £90 to £399
KTC 27" QHD Gaming Monitor, 200Hz (210Hz OC), Fast IPS, Built-in Speakers
- Rating
- 4.3
- Ratings
- 3,265
- Rank
- #2
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
This KTC is the most reviewed monitor in our ranking and the one sitting nearest the sweet spot for the size: the listing describes a 27-inch Fast IPS panel at QHD 2560x1440 with a 200Hz refresh rate, overclockable to 210Hz. It also lists 450 candela per square metre brightness, HDR400, a 1ms response time, 131 colour gamut value and a 1000:1 contrast ratio, with two 2W speakers built in.
For connectivity the specification table lists two HDMI ports and one USB port alongside DisplayPort, and the stand is not described as height adjustable. At the time of collection the listing carried 3,265 ratings at an average of 4.3 stars, the largest sample in this ranking. Everything here comes from the Amazon listing rather than our own testing.
How those 3,265 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.3 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
|---|---|
| Screen Finish Type | Matte |
| Contrast Ratio | 1000:1 |
| Refresh Rate | 210 Hz |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Display Technology | Fast IPS |
| Viewing Angle | 178 Degrees |
| Image Brightness | 450 Candela per Square Meter |
| Colour Gamut Value | 131 |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Picture Quality Enhancement Technology | HDR400 |
| Screen Size | 27 Inches |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 18.5D x 61.6W x 46.5H centimetres |
| Item Weight | 5.1 kg |
| Resolution | QHD Wide 1440p |
| Maximum Display Resolution | 2560 x 1440 Pixels |
| Native Resolution | 2560x1440 |
| Response Time | 1 Milliseconds |
| Total HDMI Port | 2 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Gaming Monitor 27 Inch in 2026: 10 Ranked, from £90 to £399.
Rank #1
LG UltraGear OLED GX7 27GX704A, 27" QHD, 240Hz, 0.03ms, HDMI 2.1
£399.00
Rank #3
CRUA 27" Curved Gaming Monitor, FHD 1080p, 180Hz/200Hz, 1800R, 1ms
£96.89
Rank #4
KOORUI 27" Gaming Monitor, FHD 1080p, 240Hz, IPS, HDR400, 1ms
£129.99
Rank #5
KTC 27" 4K Gaming Monitor, Dual Mode 4K@160Hz / FHD@320Hz, USB-C 90W, KVM
£158.94
Questions people ask
What resolution and refresh rate does it list?
QHD 2560x1440 at 200Hz, listed as overclockable to 210Hz.
What panel type is it?
The listing describes a Fast IPS panel.
Does it have built-in speakers?
Yes, the listing lists two 2W speakers.
What ports are listed?
Two HDMI ports, one USB port and DisplayPort.
Is the stand height adjustable?
The listing does not describe height adjustment.
How many ratings does it have?
3,265 at the time of collection, averaging 4.3 stars.
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