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Updated April 11, 2024·
If exceptional image quality for HDR gaming and digital photo editing is a priority, and you're willing to invest more, the Asus PA32DC with its OLED panel provides deep blacks and vibrant colors. However, for a blend of gaming performance and productivity, the CoolerMaster GP27U offers very good image clarity, brightness, and contrast at a lower price. It also includes features beneficial for competitive gaming such as a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support. Its smaller screen size and lower price make it a more versatile option for various uses, whereas the Asus excels in specialized visual tasks like print photo editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- 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 image clarity
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
500 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
4.8
5.9
75Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.8
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$3,499
$770
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) has a price of $3,499 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet 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 PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED) | CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$3,499 | $770 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | Inkjet 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 | 500 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 | 5.2/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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Asus PA32DC (Inkjet OLED)
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PC Mag
Zachery Cuevas | February 2023
"All in all, the Asus PA32DC OLED is a superbly crafted display for experts in their craft. From filmmakers to colorists and everyone in between, this OLED display comes with just about everything that’ll satisfy professionals and enthusiasts. The undisputed champion of content creation monitors might still be the Apple Pro Display XDR for some, but the Asus PA32DC OLED puts up a heck of a fight for several grand less."
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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