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Updated April 22, 2024·
If your focus is on casual gaming, competitive gaming, and productivity with a mix of some media consumption, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its higher refresh rate and better color accuracy would be the better choice, particularly for activities that benefit from its enhanced image clarity and text quality. Its smaller screen and higher pixels per inch offer sharper images which is advantageous for editing or detailed work. However, if you prefer a larger screen for immersive media experiences and can accept lower refresh rates which might not be as good for fast-paced gaming, the Samsung S43CG70 with its larger display may be more appealing despite some compromises in gaming performance and image clarity. Keep in mind the CoolerMaster also offers a wider color gamut which is particularly important for tasks involving color critical work. 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
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.9
4.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$770
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
8.0
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $999 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 43" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 400 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 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 60,144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 103 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
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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