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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution gaming and media with striking visuals and are willing to invest in a premium option, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its 4K resolution and superior HDR performance can enhance your experience. However, if your focus is on budget-friendly, responsive gameplay for competitive gaming, the Dell S2522HG with its higher refresh rate and lower resolution, which requires less powerful hardware to achieve higher frame rates, would be a sensible choice. Keep in mind, for tasks like digital photo editing or color-critical work, the CoolerMaster's wider color gamut and MiniLED technology offer advantages, while the Dell may fall short in image clarity due to its lower resolution and color performance. 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
Advantages of the Dell S2522HG (IPS)
- Good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
7.0
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Dell S2522HG (IPS) is good for competitive gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
4.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
89 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$770
$289
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) costs $289.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Dell S2522HG (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Dell S2522HG (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Dell S2522HG (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | Dell S2522HG (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $289 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 25" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | N/A | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 89 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
Shopping
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 S2522HG (IPS)
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IGN
Matthew Smith | February 2022
"The Dell S2522HG changes the game. This 24.5-inch 1080p gaming monitor has a 240Hz refresh rate, yet it’s commonly sold for $249.99. That’s just tens of dollars more than an average 1080p 144Hz gaming monitor. The S2522HG cuts a few corners in its pursuit of pricing, but it’s a great choice for competitive gamers on a budget."
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