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Updated April 11, 2024·
If color accuracy and peak brightness for HDR content are paramount for your work in digital photo editing or HDR video production, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its advanced MiniLED panel might justify the higher cost. However, if you're looking for a larger screen for productivity or media consumption and can compromise on the highest levels of color precision and brightness, the Gigabyte M32UC offers a bigger display at a lower price, though its VA panel may not deliver colors as vibrantly as the CoolerMaster. Both are solid choices for casual and competitive gaming with their high refresh rates and low response times. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- 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 Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
85.4 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
4.7
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.7 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.0
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
2776:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
506 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good.
Cost
$770
$550
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) costs $550.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) 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 Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are both best in class for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M32UC (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | Gigabyte M32UC (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $550 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 2776:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 506 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 % | 95.8 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 8.7 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 139 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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