Considering the price point and preferences, the CoolerMaster GP27U with a MiniLED IPS panel is versatile, offering good value for various uses including productivity and gaming, with a higher refresh rate and good overall performance. The Innocn 32Q1U excels in contrast due to its OLED technology, which is great for HDR content and media consumption, but it has a lower refresh rate, making it less ideal for competitive gaming. If you prioritize a smooth gaming experience and a mix of work and play, the CoolerMaster could be a better fit, while the Innocn could suit you if immersive media viewing is your main focus. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Good refresh rate
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0/10
9.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
4.7/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8/10
6.8/10
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) is best in class for productivity, while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.0/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$770
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) 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."
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