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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for superior image quality, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its MiniLED panel and higher resolution offers excellent HDR performance, making it a solid choice for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as photo editing for print. However, if competitive gaming is a priority, the LG 32GQ850 has a higher refresh rate and faster response time, which will offer smoother gameplay with less ghosting, although it won't showcase images and videos as vibrantly. For general productivity and casual gaming, either monitor would serve well, with the CoolerMaster providing sharper images due to its higher pixels per inch. The decision comes down to whether you prioritize image quality and are willing to pay more, or if you need a monitor that excels in fast-paced games at a slightly lower cost. 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 LG 32GQ850 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.2
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0
5.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$770
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | LG 32GQ850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $718 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 16 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 150 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 600 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | 135 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 260 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 1 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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."
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