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
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
4.6/10
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
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
Casual Gaming
8.0/10
7.6/10
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
9.8/10
9.7/10
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
8.0/10
7.8/10
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
$800
$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
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
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
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
"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."
"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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