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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for high-quality HDR gaming and media consumption with exceptional image clarity and color depth, the CoolerMaster GP27U is the superior choice; it's better suited for tasks that require accurate colors, like print photo editing. However, it comes at a premium price. The Gigabyte M34WQ is more budget-friendly and is a decent all-rounder with good productivity features due to its wider screen, but it doesn't excel in HDR or color accuracy. For competitive gaming, both options are fairly suitable, but neither is outstanding. The final decision should be based on whether the higher quality and features of the CoolerMaster monitor justify its higher cost for your specific needs. 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
- Good refresh rate
- 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 M34WQ (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
87.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
4.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.5 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1074:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
379 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
372 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$770
$330
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) costs $330.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Gigabyte M34WQ (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 Gigabyte M34WQ (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 Gigabyte M34WQ (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 Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $330 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
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 | 1074:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 379 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 372 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 % | 102.9 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 8.5 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
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."
Gigabyte M34WQ (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | November 2023
"If you want a 34″ 3440×1440 ultrawide gaming monitor with a fast response time speed, smooth VRR performance, vibrant colors and crisp details, the Gigabyte M34WQ is one of the best options below $450. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, rich connectivity options and plenty of extra features, such as a built-in KVM switch. Some users might not be pleased by its flat screen, but at a certain viewing distance, it feels completely natural."
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