If you're a serious gamer or a professional in creative fields needing a monitor that excels in color accuracy and HDR performance, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its higher resolution and advanced MiniLED technology might justify the higher cost. However, for casual gaming or everyday use, the Lenovo G24-20 provides a satisfactory experience at a budget-friendly price, albeit with lower resolution and less color precision. The CoolerMaster excels in productivity and media consumption, but if cost is a major factor and your needs are basic, the Lenovo should suffice. 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
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 Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0/10
5.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.8/10
4.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0/10
5.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$770
$195
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) costs $195.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
5.7/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) 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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