New gaming monitor with 600 Hz refresh rate and 93% DCI-P3 coverage set to hit shelves

KTC may not be as well-known in the western world as, say, Gigabyte or Asus, but the Chinese OEM is quite well-reputed as a prominent brand of monitors in the country. In fact, KTC controlled almost 17% of global mini LED shipments in 2022.

The company has now introduced the 25M1 Pro gaming monitor in China, equipped with a 24.1-inch 1080p panel with a peak refresh rate of a whopping 600 Hz. Clearly, the monitor is aimed exclusively at gamers who care more about raw speed than anything else.

A Fast TN panel is being utilized, clearly indicating that picture quality isn't exactly the priority. IPS panels typically better color performance and viewing angles, while VA panels sport great contrast.

TN panels, on the other hand, are very fats, but far from exciting when it comes to colors or contrast.

Expectedly, KTC claims an impressive 0.5 ms response time, which should be a boon for fast-paced esports enthusiasts. Interestingly, KTC also claims 93% coverage of the DCI-P3 and 92% coverage of the sRGB color gamuts, which is pretty great. A contrast ratio of 1000:1 has been claimed.

Moreover, peak brightness has been rated at 350 nits, which is usable but nothing quite worth writing home about. Needless to say, monitors with OLED panels or mini LED backlighting will have a huge advantage when it comes picture quality, especially in terms of viewing angles and contrast.

Other notable features have been listed below:

• Dual DisplayPort 1.4, dual HDMI 2.1 inputs
• 3.5 mm audio jack, mini USB, USB 2.0 Type-A ports
• 35-degree tilt adjustment
• 100-level OD (Overdrive) adjustment for ghosting reduction
• Side-hoods for glare reduction
• Blue-light filtering, DC dimming for eye comfort

The monitor is priced at roughly 4,999 Yuan in China, which is roughly $750.

KTC does offer many of its products in the international market, including the US, such as the 34-inch, 180 Hz H34S5, currently available for $260 on Amazon. Therefore, the monitor being available in the international markets sooner rather than later is quite probable.