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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution content and HDR gaming or media, the CoolerMaster GP27U offers superior image clarity and color volume, providing an immersive experience. It's excellent for creative professionals needing accurate colors for print editing. However, for competitive gaming, the Dell Alienware AW2723DF offers a higher refresh rate and faster response time, which can enhance gameplay by making it smoother and reducing motion blur. If productivity and general media consumption are your focus, and budget is a concern, the Dell Alienware may suffice, but for cutting-edge visuals at a premium, the CoolerMaster is a standout choice. Give Feedback
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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
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
8.6
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
280Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.6 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 280 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
The Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1020:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
384 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
672 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$770
$429
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) costs $429.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $429 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 1020:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 384 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 672 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | 103.1 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 7.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 280 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.7/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Semi-Gloss | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jeremy Laird | March 2023
"Put all the pieces together, the high quality IPS image quality, the punchy backlight, the good response and the buttery smooth 280Hz refresh and you have a pretty outstanding gaming panel that's also decent for general computing duties thanks to the 1440p resolution."
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