I have expensive gaming monitor tastes, and that means I'm continually subjected to pretty upsetting OLED screen prices. I've come to accept that, even if you do scale things back to a 27-inch panel and avoid 4K, you'll still end up paying over $500, but one of my favorite QHD displays just hit a price that completely contradicts that narrative.
The OLED monitor in question is the KTC G27P6, a screen that trades blows with all the big brand models. It likes to drop in price regularly, but it's currently going for $389.49 at Amazon. It's safe to say you won't find many screens like this that aren't using a traditional IPS panel, and it doesn't even compromise on bells and whistles.
For example, it's rocking an LG 1440p 240Hz OLED panel, and it happens to be similar to the one used by Corsair's Xeneon 27QHD240 and the Dough Spectrum Black 27. But, rather than keeping additional features trim, it packs some servicable stereo speakers and 65W USB-C docking capabilities that will let you plug gaming handhelds like the Steam Deck OLED straight in.
In truth, the only caveat I came across with KTC's screen during testing applies to HDR, as it wasn't quite as punchy as its branded counterparts. That's likely thanks to a difference in firmware and general design, but the results were still pretty solid compared to standard LCDs, and it really held up handing everything from competitive shooters like Overwatch 2 to even my retro consoles hooked up via an upscaler.
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OLED prices are dropping, but the G27P6 will forever be the monitor that started to normalise cheaper pricing in my eyes. I recall being pretty blown away by the vibrancy of the panel and deep blacks across my backlog, old and new, and I already have a few pals who have since added one to their setups after catching my review.
Even if you need something a bit bigger than 27 inches, or you're looking to venture into QD-OLED territory, seeing KTC's QHD model for under $400 is a really good sign. Things are tough in both the PC and console gaming spaces right now, and while components and systems are getting freakishly expensive thanks to AI data centre nonsense, you'll potentially be able to treat yourself to a screen upgrade while you wait for the Steam Machine or whatever Xbox Project Helix ends up being.
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