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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution graphics, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its superior color accuracy and HDR capabilities makes it an excellent choice for HDR gaming and professional photo editing. Despite the higher price, it provides a brilliant display with high contrast and brightness, making it top-tier for media consumption. Conversely, if you're on a budget and mostly engage in casual to competitive gaming, the MSI G274QPF-QD with a lower resolution and decent refresh rate will suffice. It doesn't excel in HDR or professional color work, but it provides good gaming performance and saves you money. 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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS)
- The MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) has no clear advantages over the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.0
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$770
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the MSI G274QPF-QD (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 MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.8
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
170Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 170 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | MSI G274QPF-QD (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
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 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 300 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 % | 154 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 170 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
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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