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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor that excels in competitive gaming with a higher refresh rate, the Acer XB323U-GX could be an excellent choice, although it's more expensive and not as well-suited for HDR gaming and media consumption. On the other hand, the CoolerMaster GP27U offers better value with superior image clarity, higher resolution, and impressive performance for HDR content, making it a strong contender for productivity and media consumption. However, its lower refresh rate might not be ideal if ultra-smooth gameplay is your top priority. The decision ultimately rests on whether competitive gaming or media and productivity features are more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Very good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.3
5.9
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
4.8
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$1,147
$770
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) has a price of $1,147 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Acer XB323U-GX (IPS) | CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,147 | $770 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 16 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1072:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 697 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 600 nits | 1550 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 173.4 % | 95.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 270 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 91 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | February 2023
"The Cooler Master Tempest GP27U leaves little to complain about. It delivers a stunning picture with high contrast, brightness, and vivid color. Professional-grade video processing means a superlative gaming experience. And it’s a little less expensive than the competition."
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