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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution productivity and top-tier text and image clarity, the LG UltraFine 5K offers superior detail due to its higher resolution, making it excellent for tasks like photo editing. On the other hand, if you want a monitor that excels in gaming with a good refresh rate and higher brightness for HDR content, the CoolerMaster GP27U is a better choice. The GP27U also offers a deeper color representation for print photo editing. Keep in mind, though, that the LG's glossy screen enhances color pop and contrast, while the CoolerMaster's matte screen reduces glare. However, for competitive gaming, the CoolerMaster is a better option due to its higher refresh rate and lower response time. Choose the LG for unmatched image clarity or the CoolerMaster for a well-rounded performance in gaming and media. 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 contrast
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.0
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
8.0
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good.
Cost
$770
$1,179
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 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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