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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize crisp text and image clarity with excellent color depth for tasks such as digital photo editing and print photo editing, the CoolerMaster GP27U is a compelling choice, offering very good performance for HDR gaming and media consumption as well. Despite its premium price, it's less expensive than the LG option and provides very good competitive gaming experience. In contrast, the LG 38WN95C, while more expensive, offers a wider screen and a unique aspect ratio that might be preferable for multitasking and productivity, but it doesn't support HDR gaming and isn't as suitable for detailed color work like photo editing. Choose the CoolerMaster if you want a versatile monitor that excels in both gaming and color accuracy or pick LG for expansive screen real estate for work and casual use. 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
- Good refresh rate
- 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 38WN95C (IPS)
- The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
4.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.0
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$770
$950
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 692 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 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
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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