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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a wide, immersive display for gaming or multitasking and are willing to invest more, the AOC PD49 with its larger screen and superior contrast may serve you well, especially in dark room viewing. However, for sharp, clear images in photo editing or tasks requiring accurate color reproduction, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its higher pixels per inch and strong performance in productivity tasks is a more cost-effective choice. The AOC excels in casual and competitive gaming with a higher refresh rate, while the CoolerMaster balances gaming with productivity, making it versatile for various uses. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
8.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
6.7
5.9
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.9
9.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
8.0
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$2,350
$770
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) has a price of $2,350 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| AOC PD49 (QD-OLED) | CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,350 | $770 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1072:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 697 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1550 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 95.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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