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Updated April 22, 2024·
If cost is a major factor for you and you're seeking a balance between productivity, casual gaming, and media consumption, the CoolerMaster GP27U is a more budget-friendly choice. It also offers excellent image clarity and color accuracy for tasks like photo editing. However, if you're willing to invest more for an immersive gaming and media experience, the MSI MPG 491CQP's larger and wider screen with superior contrast and color range would be the better option, especially for high-end HDR gaming and media. Keep in mind though, the MSI might not be as suitable for competitive gaming due to potential issues with ghosting and its lower refresh rate compared to the CoolerMaster. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good refresh rate
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Productivity
9.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 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 MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$696
$870
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $696 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $870.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$696 | $870 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 1000 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 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 | 10/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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