If you're primarily a competitive gamer looking for smooth gameplay with high refresh rates, the Cooler Master GZ2711 is a solid pick, especially since it's more affordable. However, if you prioritize ultra-high-definition for tasks like photo editing, the LG 27EP950 offers better resolution. While the Cooler Master excels in gaming, the LG might be preferable for productivity and media that benefit from crisper images and higher pixel density. Keep in mind that neither of these monitors are ideal for casual gaming or media consumption due to limited brightness and color volume. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED)
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Very good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
9.6/10
5.4/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.
Productivity
5.8/10
6.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair for productivity, while the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$900
$3,000
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.
Media Consumption
7.9/10
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
450 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Cooler Master GZ2711 (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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