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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and want a monitor with a very high refresh rate, the Asus PG27AQN is an excellent choice. However, if you're looking for superior visual quality and are interested in HDR gaming and media consumption, the CoolerMaster GP27U's higher screen resolution and HDR peak brightness would serve you better. The CoolerMaster also has a better color performance, making it suitable for digital photo editing and other color-critical tasks. Expect to pay more for the CoolerMaster GP27U, but it offers greater versatility for both productivity and high-quality media experiences. Keep in mind, though, that for fast-paced gaming, the Asus might have a slight edge due to its higher refresh rate capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQN (IPS)
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Very good contrast
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.7
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
92.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.9
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.6 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.5
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
974:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
414 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
644 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$949
$770
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) has a price of $949 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Asus PG27AQN (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus PG27AQN (IPS) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG27AQN (IPS) | CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$949 | $770 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 974:1 | 1072:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 414 nits | 697 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 644 nits | 1550 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 98.5 % | 95.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.6 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 360 Hz | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | 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 PG27AQN (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | March 2023
"The Asus ROG Swift PG27AQN is a motion clarity marvel. It’s the first 27-inch 1440p 360Hz monitor on the market, and also the first to use an Ultrafast IPS display. These advancements provide outstanding motion clarity across a broad range of refresh rates. Unfortunately, the monitor’s motion clarity does nothing for its image quality, which is just ok. To be clear, it’s a very nice looking monitor in many situations. However, the monitor’s contrast ratio is rather low. And while it can reach high levels of brightness in HDR, it lacks the nuance and contrast required to look great in HDR games."
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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