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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're a serious gamer or a professional needing high-resolution and excellent color reproduction, the CoolerMaster GP27U with its superior clarity and color detail may be worth the investment. However, if competitive gaming with fast paced action is your main focus, and you're looking to save money, the ViewSonic XG2431 with its higher refresh rate and motion clarity would be a smart choice despite its lower resolution and color fidelity. The ViewSonic might not be as suitable for tasks that require precise colors, such as photo editing, where the CoolerMaster excels. Additionally, the CoolerMaster is better suited for high dynamic range (HDR) content, providing a more immersive media consumption experience. 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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
N/A
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
6.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.2 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.5 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
The ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
5.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.0
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1072:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
900:1
697 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
343 nits
1550 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
507 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$770
$245
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $770 and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) costs $245.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG2431 (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 ViewSonic XG2431 (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 ViewSonic XG2431 (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 ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) and the ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED) | ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$770 | $245 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 24" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
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 | 900:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | 343 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | 507 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | 99.5 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | 7.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 93 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
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 | |
Shopping
CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
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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."
ViewSonic XG2431 (IPS)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | January 2022
"The ViewSonic XG2431 is an excellent gaming monitor, especially when used for HDR content. With top-notch video processing and a responsive 240 Hz on tap, it fulfills the needs of competitive players at an attractive price."
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