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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize sharp, high-resolution images and print photo editing, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its 4K resolution and excellent color coverage might be the better option for you. However, if you’re looking for a monitor with superior contrast, perfect black levels, and a more immersive gaming and movie-watching experience due to its curved, ultrawide format, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 could be worth the extra cost. For competitive gaming, both have high refresh rates, but the Samsung's slightly faster response time and wider aspect ratio might give you an edge. Keep in mind, the CoolerMaster excels in productivity tasks thanks to its larger screen real estate and clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Very good brightness
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.2
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
5.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$770
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $1,500 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 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 | 241 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 456 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 0.9 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 175 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
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 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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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