If you prioritize high brightness and contrast for vibrant HDR gaming and media, the CoolerMaster GP27U stands out with superior HDR peak brightness, making it a good choice for a premium viewing experience. The Innocn 27M2V, while less expensive, offers excellent color accuracy for tasks like photo editing, yet has a lower HDR brightness, which may not be as impactful for HDR content. Both monitors provide sharp images with their 4K resolution and have comparable refresh rates for smooth gameplay. The decision hinges on whether you value the intense brightness for HDR and are willing to invest more, or prefer to save money while still getting a robust color performance for creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
Very good response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
8.0/10
8.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
5.9/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Productivity
9.8/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both best in class for productivity.
Media Consumption
8.0/10
8.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
Cost
$770
$730
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $730.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
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