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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're a competitive gamer looking for smoother gameplay and less ghosting, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its better refresh rate and response time would be suitable. On the other hand, if you prioritize a larger screen for productivity and media consumption, the Innocn 32M2V offers a bigger display which might be more immersive. Both monitors are equipped for HDR gaming and media with good color coverage, making them versatile for various uses. However, for professional photo editing, CoolerMaster has a slight edge with its wider AdobeRGB color gamut. The decision between them should consider the balance between performance in fast-paced games and the benefits of a larger screen. Choose accordingly based on whether gaming performance or screen size is more important for your needs. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
  • Very good for casual gaming
  • Very good for media consumption
  • Good refresh rate
  • Very good text clarity
  • Very good image clarity
  • Very good contrast
  • Very good brightness
  • Very good response time
Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
  • The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

5.9
GP27U
32M2V
4.6
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.

Digital Photo Editing

No
GP27U
32M2V
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

8.0
GP27U
32M2V
7.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good.

Productivity

9.8
GP27U
32M2V
9.7
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 Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both best in class for productivity.

Media Consumption

8.0
GP27U
32M2V
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for media consumption, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good.

Cost

$770
GP27U
32M2V
$800
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$400

$600

$800

$1,000

$1,200

The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
GP27U
32M2V
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
GP27U
32M2V
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
GP27U
32M2V
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)

GENERAL

Price
$770
$800
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Screen Type
MiniLEDMiniLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSIPS
Local Dimming Zones
5761152

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1072:11000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
697 nits600 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
1550 nits1200 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
95.1 %100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
6.2 ms8.3 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 160 Hz48 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
7/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
8/107.5/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
163 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
8/107.9/10
Image Clarity Score
8/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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."

Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)

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Display Ninja

Rob Shafer | January 2024
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."

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