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Updated April 11, 2024·
If a top-tier gaming experience is paramount and you're willing to invest a bit more, the Acer X27U offers superior overall performance, particularly for competitive gaming. However, for general productivity and media consumption where budget is a concern, the Cooler Master GZ2711 presents a more cost-effective choice with excellent capabilities for HDR gaming and print photo editing, despite slightly less gaming-oriented features. Both monitors, with their OLED technology, will provide excellent contrast and color depth for vibrant images, but neither is ideal if high brightness is a priority. Choose the Acer for the edge in gaming prowess, or the Cooler Master for a well-rounded monitor that saves you some money. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED).
Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.8
9.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,000
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) costs $900.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.5
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Productivity
5.8
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both poor for productivity.
Media Consumption
7.5
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Acer X27U (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 450 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 0.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 9.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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