If you're a competitive gamer valuing fast response times and higher refresh rates, the Asus PG27AQDM with its OLED panel provides excellent ghosting control and swift performance. However, for tasks requiring high color accuracy like print photo editing, or for enjoying HDR content with higher brightness, the CoolerMaster GP27U’s MiniLED IPS display offers superior brightness and a wider color gamut. The CoolerMaster also displays sharper images due to its higher screen resolution, making it better for productivity and media consumption. Keep in mind the Asus may have poorer text quality, which could be a downside for extensive reading or word processing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Excellent response time
Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
8.6/10
5.9/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$899
$770
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5/10
8.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (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 PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
"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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