I used this 240Hz OLED gaming monitor, and it offers unbeatable value — you even get an LG WOLED panel

I used Redmagic's 4K mini-LED gaming monitor for the better part of a year, and I like it quite a bit. But I've been meaning to switch to an OLED monitor — all the other tech I use in the house has an OLED panel, after all — so when KTC asked if I'd be interested in taking a look at its new 240Hz monitor, I agreed.

KTC is a Chinese brand that most of you won't be familiar with, but the Chinese manufacturer is increasingly gaining momentum thanks to a strong portfolio of products. The G27P6S is a 27-inch 1440p monitor with 240Hz refresh, and it features an LG WOLED panel — similar to what LG uses on its own gaming monitors.

The difference is the value; coming in at $499, the G27P6S manages to undercut just about every other OLED monitor in the market today, and that makes it a terrific starting point if you're looking to upgrade your existing monitor.

KTC G27P6S: Price and availability

KTC unveiled the G27P6S at the end of 2024, and the OLED monitor is now available in most global markets. It retails for $499 on Amazon U.S. (via a $100 clip-on coupon), and it is a fabulous value when you consider the quality of the panel being used. Like most other KTC monitors, the G27P6S gets a standard three-year warranty, and that includes burn-in coverage.

KTC G27P6S: What I like

Gaming monitors have distinct styling, and the G27P6S is no different. It comes with a metal stand, and the base is sturdy enough that I didn't see any issues in the six months I used the G27P6S. The stand has good customizability, including 11cm height adjustment, ±15 degree swivel, -5 to +20 degree tilt, and 90 degree pivot if you want to use it in a vertical orientation.

What I like the most about the design is the sleek design of the panel; the bezels are significantly thinner than most other monitors, and that leads to a 92.9% surface-to-body ratio, which is great. There isn't a chin at the bottom either, which adds to the design elegance. There isn't a dedicated RGB lighting zone at the back, but the KTC logo lights up if you need it.

Connectivity is decent as well, with the G27P6S getting a DisplayPort 1,4 port, two HDMI 2.0 ports, a USB-C port with DisplayPort Alt Mode that also handles 65W PD, 3.5mm out, and dual USB-A 3.0 ports. Interestingly, the monitor has integrated KVM, allowing you to use the same keyboard and mouse across two PCs.

There's a joystick at the back of the monitor to navigate the OSD, and you can adjust display parameters, color gamut settings, and enable the burn-in prevention features. It's easy enough to navigate the menus using the joystick, and I didn't have any problems in this regard.

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The LG WOLED panel is the clear star of the show; the G27P6S is calibrated out of the box, and you get excellent image quality without having to adjust the color balance too much. It's a delight to game using the monitor thanks to fast pixel response times and deep blacks, and the G27P6S holds its own against costlier rivals. Although overall brightness isn't as high as LCD — which is made worse by the matte texture with anti-glare — it isn't an issue in real-world usage.

Colors are vibrant, and the G27P6S excels at HDR content. You'll need to use DisplayPort to get the full 240Hz refresh, and the monitor gets FreeSync Premium and G-Sync tech. Basically, the G27P6S is designed to be the ideal starting point in the world of OLED monitors, and the LG-sourced panel, combined with decent out-of-the-box calibration and unmatched affordability, lowers the barrier to entry.

KTC G27P6S: What I don't like

My only problem with the G27P6S has to do with text fringing. This is my first OLED monitor, and I didn't realize just how pronounced the issue would be; the RGBW layout leads to shadowing on the edges of text, and it makes using the monitor that much more challenging for productivity tasks.

If you're predominantly interested in gaming and want to switch to OLED, the G27P6S is a great choice. But if you want to use the monitor for productivity as well as gaming, I wouldn't recommend it — you'll be better served by a mini-LED monitor instead.

KTC G27P6S: The alternatives

MSI's MAG 272QP is a decent alternative to the G27P6S; it uses a QD-OLED panel, and text fringing isn't as big an issue. You also get 500Hz refresh, and all the extras that you'd want in a gaming monitor. The downside is that it is costly at $749.

If you prefer WOLED tech, LG's 27GS95QE is a good choice to consider. It has a lot of the same features as the G27P6S, including a 27-inch 1440p panel with 240Hz refresh, similar connectivity, and an OLED panel that's nearly identical. But at $699, you're paying $200 more than the G27P6S.

KTC G27P6S: Should you buy it?

✅ You should buy this if:

• You need an OLED gaming monitor
• You want standout image quality
• You need 240Hz refresh

❌ You shouldn't buy this if:

• You need a monitor for productivity as well as gaming

On the whole, the G27P6S has been revelatory. The OLED monitor is fantastic when it comes to gaming, and although overall brightness isn't as high as LCD panels, it wasn't an issue in my usage. The impressive colors more than make up for any deficiencies in brightness, and purely as an OLED gaming monitor, the G27P6S stands out.

Where I ran into problems is using it for productivity; the WOLED tech with an RGBW pixel layout leads to noticeable text fringing, and while there are utilities like Better ClearType Tuner that make a difference, you'll still notice fringing. Given that a decent chunk of my monitor use involves reading and writing text, that precluded the G27P6S from being my main monitor — I had to go back to a regular mini-LED monitor for productivity, instead using the G27P6S while gaming.

If you're looking for an OLED gaming monitor and want a high-quality panel with a good value, the G27P6S is unmatched right now. It delivers the best of LG's WOLED tech, and includes all the extras that are usually limited to monitors that cost over twice as much — the value really is the biggest differentiator with this monitor.