If high dynamic range (HDR) performance and brighter images for gaming and media are your priorities, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 with its exceptional contrast and brightness could be a better choice. However, if you're interested in a monitor with robust color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, the Cooler Master GZ2711 excels in this area and offers a slightly wider color gamut coverage, but its peak brightness is not as high. For competitive gaming, Gigabyte has a higher refresh rate, making it superior for fast-paced action, whereas the Cooler Master is geared more towards general productivity with good overall performance but lower brightness and a lesser refresh rate. Both monitors are premium OLED displays, so they offer deep blacks and vibrant colors, but the Gigabyte's higher price aligns with its higher refresh rate and peak brightness capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED).
Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class brightness
Best in class color volume
Key differences
Media Consumption
7.9/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$900
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
10.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
10.0/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
360Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 360 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) are both best in class for competitive gaming.
Productivity
5.8/10
6.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) to be only fair for productivity, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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