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1000 Hz in a gaming monitor? KTC has launched the 27M2Pro on the Chinese market, offering a 27-inch Fast IPS panel and two refresh-rate modes. The device lets you choose between WQHD at 540 Hz and HD at a staggering 1,000 Hz! Interestingly, its price could be as little as 2,000 zł.
Two modes
The KTC 27M2Pro uses a Fast IPS panel with a native resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels. The manufacturer states a 1 ms GtG response time, a 1000:1 contrast ratio and coverage of 97% of the DCI-P3 colour space and 100% sRGB. It also supports Adaptive-Sync and HDR400.
The most interesting feature, however, is the Dual Mode technology, which allows switching between two operating modes:
Resolution | Refresh rate |
|---|---|
WQHD (2560 × 1440) | 500 Hz, up to 540 Hz when overclocked |
HD (1280 × 720) | 1000 Hz |
1000 Hz is impressive, but there’s a problem
The maximum refresh rate is available only at a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels. On a 27-inch screen this means noticeably lower image sharpness, which arguably makes little sense. HD on a 27-inch monitor can already lead to quite visible 'pixelation'. In addition, achieving 540 Hz in WQHD requires Windows 11. The monitor also offers a special DAC mode, which the manufacturer says reduces response time to 0.5 ms. It includes DisplayPort 2.1, two HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C with 65 W power delivery and an adjustable stand.
The 27M2Pro model was already showcased in September at the Tokyo Game Show, and has now gone on sale in China. Its price is 3332 yuan (about 2,000 zł), although thanks to local subsidies it can drop to 2998 yuan, or around 1,700 zł.
It is not yet known when the monitor will arrive in Poland or how much it will cost in European stores.
Sources: KTC, ITHome, PRAD
