CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
CoolerMaster GP27U (IPS MiniLED)
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CASUAL GAMING: Very Good—8.0/10
COMPETITIVE GAMING: Poor—5.9/10
PRODUCTIVITY: Best in Class—9.8/10
MEDIA CONSUMPTION: Very Good—8.0/10
RESOLUTION: Very Good—8.0/10
BRIGHTNESS: Very Good—8.0/10
CONTRAST: Very Good—8.0/10
COLOR VOLUME: Very Good—8.0/10
REFRESH RATE: Good—7.0/10
RESPONSE TIME: Very Good—8.0/10
TEXT QUALITY: Very Good—8.0/10
The CoolerMaster GP27U is a premium-priced monitor with a 27-inch display that offers exceptional image clarity, brightness, and color performance suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption. With its high resolution, the picture will be sharp and detailed, making it great for productivity tasks as well. Its MiniLED IPS panel provides high contrast and vibrant colors, which also makes it suitable for print photo editing. Gamers will appreciate its good refresh rate and very good total response time, and it supports a variable refresh rate range for smooth gameplay. However, it is not specifically designed for competitive gaming. For connectivity, it is equipped mainly with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 ports, catering to modern devices. It also has USB ports for added convenience. This monitor performs very well across casual gaming, media consumption, and productivity, with its only weaker area being competitive gaming due to its still good but not top-tier response times. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Evaluation
Pros
- High HDR peak brightness
- Vivid colors with wide gamuts
- High resolution, crisp image
- Adjustable stand increases ergonomics
- Good refresh rate for gaming
Cons
- Not the best for competitive gaming
- No support for HDR video editing
- Limited connectivity options
- High price point
Ratings by Category
Productivity:5.0
The productivity score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, screen size, pixels per inch, ergonomics and screen coating.
Casual Gaming:4.4
The casual gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, resolution, contrast, brightness, color gamut and screen coating.
Media Consumption:4.4
The media comparison score is based on a variety of factors like resolution, contrast, brightness and screen coating
Competitive Gaming:3.0
The competitive gaming score is based on a variety of factors including refresh rate, total response time, variable refresh rate, strobing and brightness.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,138 | ||
Screen Size | 27" | ||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | ||
Screen Type | MiniLED | ||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | ||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | ||
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | 1072:1 | ||
SDR Peak Brightness | 697 nits | ||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1550 nits | ||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | ||
sRGB Color Gamut | 95.1 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | 6.2 ms | ||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | ||
Strobing / BFI | No | ||
Persistence Blur Score  | 7/10 | ||
Ghosting Score | 8/10 | ||
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | ||
Coating | Matte | ||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | ||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | ||
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | ||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | ||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | ||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 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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