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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional image clarity and are interested in a monitor that excels in HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as digital and print photo editing due to its wide color gamut coverage and contrast, the Asus PA27DCE with an OLED panel might justify its higher price. However, if you're looking for a more balanced option that still offers excellent peak brightness, color accuracy, and is more affordable while being suitable for a variety of tasks including productivity, media consumption, and casual gaming with the added benefit of a higher refresh rate for smoother visuals, the CoolerMaster GP27U with an IPS MiniLED panel could be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good text clarity
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Productivity
6.6
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 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 Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,999
$770
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8
5.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
8.4
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) | CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,999 | $770 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-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 | 200 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 | 100 % | 95.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.1 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 3 | 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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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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