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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for the best overall productivity experience with high-resolution visual detail and good brightness levels, the CoolerMaster GP27U is a solid option and comes at a lower cost. It also supports a wide range of vibrant colors and is suitable for tasks like print photo editing. However, if you prioritize an ultra-wide screen for immersive gaming and wide color gamut for HDR video editing, and are willing to pay more, the Corsair 45WQHD240 might be the better choice, despite its poorer brightness and contrast performance in bright environments. Keep in mind, though, Corsair's option won't serve as well for general productivity or text clarity due to its lower pixels per inch and overall image clarity. Give Feedback
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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
Advantages of the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED)
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.4
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.6 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
3.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
84 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
No
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$770
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
8.0
8.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
141 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
632 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | Corsair 45WQHD240 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 141 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 632 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | 99.6 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 1.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 84 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 5.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 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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