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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a strong performance in both productivity and competitive gaming, the Nubia RedMagic GM001J would be a great choice. It offers a higher refresh rate and better suitability for HDR gaming and media consumption, which is ideal for users who enjoy vibrant and fluid visuals. However, if size is a priority and you prefer a larger screen for an immersive experience in media consumption and casual gaming, despite it being pricier and having lower performance in competitive gaming and productivity tasks, the Samsung S43CG70 could be the right pick for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (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
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.8
7.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.0
4.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
60,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
10.0
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
103 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.9
6.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$699
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $699 and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) costs $999.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (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.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) | Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$699 | $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 | 1152 | 512 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 3000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 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 | 7.6/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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