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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is your top priority, the Asus XB273U F with its high refresh rate is an excellent choice, though it's not optimal for HDR gaming or media. For those who prefer stunning visuals in productivity tasks and media consumption, with a sharper image due to a higher resolution, the CoolerMaster GP27U would be more suitable despite a lower refresh rate. It also offers better HDR performance. Both are great for photo editing but if you're looking to save money, the CoolerMaster gives you a high-end experience at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (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
7.0
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
5.9
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.7
9.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.3
8.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1072:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
697 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1550 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$1,100
$770
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) costs $770.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $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 | N/A | 576 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1072:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 697 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 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 | 99.6 % | 95.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 6.2 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 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 | Matte | 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 | 2 | 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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