If you prioritize high-end professional photo and video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR provides excellent image clarity and color accuracy, making it ideal for these tasks despite its higher price and lower suitability for gaming. On the other hand, the CoolerMaster GP27U offers a balance between premium productivity and gaming performance at a lower cost, with good refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, which enhances gaming experiences. However, it falls short of the Apple display's level of professional color work suitability. The choice depends on whether professional media work or a balance between gaming and productivity is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
Excellent text clarity
Excellent image clarity
Best in class brightness
Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Good refresh rate
Very good contrast
Very good color volume
Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
5.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$4,999
$770
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) 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
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
8.0/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Productivity
9.8/10
9.8/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both best in class for productivity.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
8.0/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
"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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