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Rank 13 out of 80 Summarized in this category Rankings based on: • Pros-to-cons ratio • Number of reviews • Category average

Cooler Master

Tempest GP27U

Name: Tempest GP27U
Brand: Cooler Master

around $899

All prices are estimates and may vary from actual prices.

385 Pros

77%
26 reviews (4h 30m)

118 Cons

The Cooler Master Tempest GP27U is a compelling 27-inch 4K gaming monitor offering a premium mini-LED experience at a competitive price. Its 576 local dimming zones deliver impressive HDR performance with deep blacks and vibrant colors, approaching OLED-like contrast. The 160Hz refresh rate and adaptive sync support (compatible with both NVIDIA an...

Summary of pros and cons from human reviewers, put together by AI

84%

122 vs 24

Image Quality

74%

34 vs 12

Design & Build Quality

75%

58 vs 19

Features

74%

14 vs 5

Size & Resolution

76%

29 vs 9

Performance

Reviewer verdict

Across 26 YouTube reviews, the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U earns an Index score of 4.1/5, ranking #13 among Gaming Monitors. Reviewers most often praise its image quality, features, design & build quality, while the most common criticisms concern other, image quality.

The Tempest GP27U is widely praised for its image quality, with many reviewers (73 mentions) highlighting its mini LED backlight with 576 local dimming zones, very high peak brightness in SDR and HDR, deep blacks for an IPS-type panel, and broad color gamut coverage (DCI-P3/AdobeRGB). Reviewers also repeatedly note factory color calibration, 10-bit color processing, and strong HDR performance that outperforms typical monitors at its price tier. Its feature set — including a 27-inch 4K IPS panel, 160Hz/165Hz-class refresh capabilities, USB-C with 90W PD, two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, and a built-in KVM — is frequently called out as generous and modern. Multiple reviewers emphasize that the combination of mini LED, quantum dot film, and high brightness delivers outstanding HDR and SDR image quality for the price.

Criticisms are consistent around firmware/feature quirks and mode limitations: many reviewers (numerous cons across categories) report that adaptive sync/VVR cannot be used simultaneously with local dimming or HDR (limiting VRR above 144Hz), menu and OSD behavior is sluggish or restrictive, and some color and HDR settings out of the box are overly cool or require calibration. Reviewers also point to lingering blooming/local dimming artifacts in certain scenarios, inconsistent HDR brightness/white point behavior after calibration or updates, and a less premium stand/lighting implementation and speaker quality. A subset of reviewers flagged smaller screen size trade-offs for 4K at 27 inches and occasional unit-level issues like purple spots.

Analysis based on 26 YouTube reviews (4h 30m of video) with 385 pros and 118 cons extracted.

Pros (385)

Image Quality (122)

blooming was also very low ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:01
576 ohm mini LED backlight which offers much better local dimming than the vast majority of so-called HDR monitors light areas can be brightened to very high peak brightness while dark areas can be darkened very nicely, creates a very good contrast and dynamic range ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:43
super bright for a desktop monitor ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:30
576 mini LED zones / dimming zones ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 2:02
in HDR it does get back to a more reasonable level with local dimming on and hdr on this is hitting around 430 nits of brightness which is absolutely fantastic ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 6:46
mini LED backlight that separates it from the competition and provides a significantly improved HDR experience ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:30
the mini LED backlight is one of a small group of desktop monitors that could actually support decent HDR gaming ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:36
the average and maximum Delta e numbers are really low ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 1:19
This combination results in a wide colored gamut and exceptional image quality across various applications ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 5:15
brightness gets absolutely insane here in SDR without local dimming being enabled this has a shockingly good brightness of around 570 nits which is absolutely fantastic and vibrant and beautiful all on its own ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 6:09
the color accuracy just using everything at its default settings it can cover 99.48% of srgb and 96.44% of DCI P3 color gamuts ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 1:05
In SDR mode it can reach around 650 nits, which is higher than what was advertised ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 1:42
If we turn on HDR the maximum brightness is hitting nearly 1,000 nits ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 1:50
contrasty deep blacks and fantastic color production making this panel jaw-droppingly beautiful ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:56
it has such a high coverage for DCI P3 color gamut that means the colors will look very Vivid ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 1:27
once fine-tuned it stands out with deep blacks and overall color accuracy surpassing many of its competitors ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 5:28
the highlights are actually United significantly brighter than 430 nits ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 6:57
98 of the DCI P3 color gamut partially due to that quantum dot layer this is at a fantastic price tag that is very competitive for getting a true HDR gaming monitor that has no chance of burning but black levels very close to an OLED ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 7:12
turning on on local dimming will get you an HDR image that you just wouldn't get from a monitor with a normal backlight ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 11:59
when you enable local dimming this goes all the way up to a freaking uncomprehendable 1 390 nits of brightness ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 6:23
kyc advertised both of these monitors as HDR 1000 with 1,000 nits of HDR Peak brightness and with certain window sizes I measured these monitors actually reaching up to almost 12200 NS ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 6:16
HDR accuracy is also pretty respectable ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 6:59
pretty good normal backlight monitors ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 12:05
breathtaking color gamut and top tier image quality ▶ BEST 4K Monitors in 2023! 🔥🖥️ @ 3:48
local dimming gives it an impressive contrast ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 2:02
the color gamut it comes with offers a wide range of colors ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 2:05
color gamut is equally impressive thanks to its quantum dot film it covers over 113 percent of the DC ip3 color space and over 81 percent of the rec.2020 color space ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 1:23
the best mode in terms of eotf tracking the medium dimming mode is still capable of over 1 000 units of peak brightness ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:58
getting pretty dark and the white and lighter stuff still really stands out and pops on it ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 9:41
SDR is actually plenty bright as well, insanely bright for an SDR experience, hitting something like 600 nits ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 5:25
the color accuracy here is on point ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 1:46
peak brightness of like 12 or even 1500 nits ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:29
impressive brightness Visa display HDR 1000 certified with a peak brightness of over 1 200 nits ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 1:11
visually stunning and vibrant display that brings your games to life ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 1:41
500 plus dimming zones which is absolutely incredible in a small 27 inch screen ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:22
the HDR modes have unlocked white balance controls ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 5:04
Mini LED backlighting offers 576 local dimming zones improving contrast and providing deeper blacks enhancing HDR content ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 2:40
lights up those highlights and bright areas in HDR content ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 1:56
hits a crazy amount of color gamut as well hitting something like 83 percent of Rec 709 ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:32
the native white balance mode does improve HDR accuracy under this configuration I was able to improve P3 saturation ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 5:12
Quantum dot technology ensures accurate color reproduction making it a great option for both Gamers and those working in content creation ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 3:00
more flexible color adjustments in all picture modes ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 3:20
one of the rare monitors that can have local dimming on in SDR content as well ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 4:26
quantum dots really just absolutely help with the color gamut, getting about 83 percent coverage of Rec 2020 which is HDR ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 9:50
excels in this area [contrast] ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 0:38
deeper blacks ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:35
I was able to achieve better results after this update thanks to this new capability ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:43
this update unlocks white balance controls in the srgb mode so this overall is actually an improvement as you can now tweak the white balance while the gamut remains clamped ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:36
576 dimming zones this monitor truly shines when it comes to contrast ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 1:02
mini LED technology enhances contrast giving you deeper blacks and brighter whites ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024 [must-watch before you buy!] @ 4:08
as close as you can get to OLED ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 2:38
watching some HDR videos is truly awesome because it feels like an OLED display because of how well the mini LED Zone Works to control the darker areas ▶ ALWAYS Change these Gaming Monitor Settings @ 6:26
close as you can get to an OLED panel without actually being an OLED panel ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 0:16
nice panel over overall for extended usage periods ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 6:57
colors are rich and vibrant and very pleasing to the eye ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 6:42
QD Tech with an ultra wide color gamut of adobe RGB 99% % and dcip 3.98% this means more shades more accuracy and Incredibly Vivid visuals ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024 [must-watch before you buy!] @ 3:54
expansive color gamut and excellent image quality across the board ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 2:30
98 of the DCI P3 color space and 99 Adobe RGB coverage ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 2:56
very small amount of backlight bleed ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 13:40
real HDR ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 0:42
impresses with deep blacks and overall color performance compared to its peers ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 2:41
brightness exceeded its rated luminance with a peak of 609 nits in SDR mode ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 5:09
everything looks super sharp ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 13:15
out of the box calibration is spot on for a gaming Monitor ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 6:47
excellent gamut coverage: 100 srgb 100 Adobe RGB and 98 DCI P3 ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 4:48
pretty good implementation of display HDR 1000 ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 3:32
supports display HDR 1000 ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 3:27
real HDR hardware makes a massive difference over typical Edge lit solutions ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 9:37
excellent for Content creation ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 6:52
brightness in HDR is very impressive ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 10:40
vibrant colors through qdtec boasting an adobe RGB 99 and dcip3 98 ultra white color gamut ▶ Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consi @ 1:57
contrast is very decent for an IPS panel, hitting 1100 to 1 ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 5:27
out of the box color accuracy is highly impressive (average Delta e of just 0.57) ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 5:41
blooming is very minimal ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 10:32
decent viewing angles ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 13:20
expansive color gamut and excellent image quality across the board ▶ Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! @ 2:46
The HDR (High Dynamic Range) is compelling, thanks to the full array local dimming (FALD) mini LED backlit with 576 dimming zones. ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 0:22
Extremely high peak brightness in SDR with local dimming, exceeding 1100 nits in a 100 window and full screen. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 3:27
10-bit color processing ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:32
True 8-bit color ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 1:47
Good brightness in HDR with local dimming, reaching 540-550 nits. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 5:22
impresses with deep blacks and overall color performance compared to its peers ▶ Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! @ 2:57
DisplayHDR 1000 certified ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:19
many LEDs has several benefits…much smaller than traditional LEDs, so rather than handling that backlight with Edge lighting or with Zone lighting you have…full array local dimming ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 5:08
HDR10 support ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:10
Covers 99% of Adobe RGB and 98% of DCI-P3 color gamuts. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 6:14
10-bit color output at full 165Hz. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 7:25
No backlight bleed. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 9:15
sRGB setting with Delta E < 2 ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:10
quantum dot layer…gives you really good color gamut coverage up to 98 of the DCI P3 color gamut as well as…excellent HDR support…certified for HDR 1000 ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 5:52
1000:1 static contrast ratio ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 1:40
turning on HDR mode…gave me a very nice HDR gaming experience ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 9:20
Deeper blacks than VA panels with local dimming on, offering a user experience comparable to OLEDs. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 8:22
each pixel is a work of art rendering game scenes with unparalleled Clarity and vibrancy ▶ Unveiling The Best 4k Gaming Monitor Of 2023 @ 2:38
HDR mode with local dimming does not blow out areas of the screen, allowing for accurate representation and desktop use. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 5:10
High brightness in SDR, reaching around 520-530 nits. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 3:01
Factory calibrated for good color accuracy out of the box. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 6:24
Native 1000:1 contrast ratio, enhanced to a claimed 50000:1 with local dimming. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 7:30
color calibrated from the factory ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 3:05
Flagship HDR performance ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:00
mini LED technology adds breathtaking depth and contrast elevating your gaming Adventure ▶ Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consi @ 2:05
99% Adobe RGB, 98% DCI-P3, and 83% Rec. 2020 color gamut ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 1:58
many LED backlights…can get much brighter…up to 1200 nits of brightness in HDR mode…600 nits of brightness in SDR mode ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 5:35
576 full array local dimming zones, significantly forward compared to competitors like the Sony inzone M9 ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:25
the pictures the quality and everything the colors are outstanding ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 5:25
picture quality HDR and everything is definitely better ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 10:03
excels in HDR off mode delivering unparalleled color coverage and performance ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 5:04
deep rich black levels and Vivid eye-catching highlights that rival those found in monitors priced well above the $1,000 Mark ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:36
viewing angles look really good ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 7:36
HDR (1000 or 1200 certified, reaches 1500 nits) ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 2:27
colors are just more vibrant accurate ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 10:46
perfect for color accurate work so photo editing and similar stuff ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 5:43
everything looks really good the colors the viewing angles ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 12:04
Insanely good colors ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 10:00
99 Adobe RGB and 160 srgb ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 10:53
with the quantum dot enhancement film colors are definitely more vibrant ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 5:19
thanks to those mini LEDs the local dimming zones are smaller which leads to less light bleed especially when you have a true black spot in contrast with color along the edges of the color and the light it makes the darker areas just look even darker ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 10:26
colors look great ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 9:39
Deep blacks for an IPS panel ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 7:51
HDR can get up to 1200 nits of brightness ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 7:29
Brightest SDR monitor reviewer has ever seen ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 12:26
Reviewer's unit had no dead pixels or issues ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 3:44

Features (58)

it offers a host of features and delivers excellent performance ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 5:00
Cooler Master's latest addition to its gaming monitor lineup is the impressive Tempest gp27u ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 4:47
The standout feature of the Tempest gp27u is its mini LED panel with a quantum dot film and 576 dimming zones ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 5:05
M27 P20 Pro actually has a very fast IPS panel it's basically among the fastest you can expect from IPS bance these days so it's a very capable monitor even for more competitive games ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 9:00
mini LED quantum dot ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:15
impressive feature set ▶ BEST 4K Monitors in 2023! 🔥🖥️ @ 4:22
a mini LED panel complemented by a quantum dot film and a staggering 576 dimming zones ▶ BEST 4K Monitors in 2023! 🔥🖥️ @ 3:41
ultra speed IPS panel ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:11
mini LED technology which allows for more dimming zones resulting in better control over smaller parts of the image ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 0:50
KVM built in ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:59
navigating the gp27u’s on-screen display is a breeze thanks to the intuitive joystick control. You’ll find plenty of options to customize your experience including picture modes color adjustments and gaming enhancements ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 2:51
576 mini LED Zone to adjust this semi-precise exposure throughout the panel mainly dimming darker areas ▶ ALWAYS Change these Gaming Monitor Settings @ 6:15
USBC Port can accept video and as the anchor for a KVM feature that's managed from the OSD ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 3:27
mini LED panel with a quantum film and 576 dimming zones ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 2:26
ultraspeed IPS panel this monitor delivers Lightning Fast pixel transitions we're talking a 165 HZ refresh rate and a 1 ms GTG pixel response time ensuring that every movement is as smooth as silk ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024 [must-watch before you buy!] @ 3:15
rapid IPS ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 0:10
one of the better implementations of menu than we've seen from Cooler Master ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 7:29
additional conveniences include aiming points and timers along with nicely diffused LED lighting in the back ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 3:20
easy to use menu system ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 7:16
576 local dimming zones so for HDR ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 2:33
much needed facelift to the menu system/OSD ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 3:37
mini LED backlight with 576 dimming zones ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 0:36
Cutting Edge mini LED technology ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:17
576 local dimming zones using mini LEDs. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 3:49
intuitive onscreen display empowers you to fine-tune settings effortlessly putting you in control of your gaming environment ▶ Unveiling The Best 4k Gaming Monitor Of 2023 @ 3:30
Uses an IPS panel with mini LEDs, allowing for very good local dimming and a quantum dot layer for enhanced colors. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 0:54
Two 3-watt speakers ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 3:45
Well-designed menu system with easy navigation and clear labeling. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 10:53
Mini LED backlit Monitor ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 0:18
Low blue light setting ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:32
Flicker-free 576 zone QD Mini LED backlight ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 1:47
mini LED panel with a quantum dot film and 576 timming zones ▶ Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! @ 2:39
KVM switch functionality ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 3:59
27 inch 3840 x 2160 4K UHD IPS type panel (AU Optronics AHVA) ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 1:12
built-in KVM switch ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 2:24
mini LED backlighting and IPS panel 160hz refresh rate with adaptive sync on a 4K display ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 4:31
27 in gaming monitor 4K resolution 160 HZ 1 millisecond quantum dot ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 0:13
panel is ultra speed IPS 1.07 billion colors with quantum dot ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 3:38
because of the mini LED technology local dimming zones are even smaller and they are even granular than before ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 5:00
it uses mini LEDs ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 0:16
KVM switch ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 6:56
Upcoming update to improve HDR ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 2:46
IPS panel ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 0:19
mini LED panel, 576 local dimming zones ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 7:21
five different color profiles or presets ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 7:07
quickly swap picture modes, including movie, different games such as FPS RTS photo and text ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 5:37
picture settings are fully adjustable including brightness, contrast, black utilization, the aspect ratio, sharpness, colors as well color temperature, gamma six axis color color domain color space blue light filter ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 5:50
ultra speed IPS panel so the response time is up to 0.5 milliseconds ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 7:38
Can use local dimming in HDR and SDR ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 6:25
27 in 4k or 3840 * 2160 16 to9 ratio we have 160 HZ refresh rate ultra speed IPS 1 millisecond dcip 3 Dynamic overdrive mini LED local dimming quantum dot Sixaxis color adjustment adaptive sink low blue light ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 3:06
straightforward menu there's nothing too complicated with it and it's really easy to navigate through it ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 8:27
built-in KVM switch which means that you can easily control extra device such as a laptop another desktop tablet or phone using just a single keyboard and a mouse ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 6:54
local dimming you can have it low medium and high ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 6:49
speakers built into it ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 8:18
Has everything you could possibly want in terms of specs ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 2:57
you can customize them to your liking ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 10:49
nice 27 in monitor which is overdrive 160 HZ 1 millisecond mini LED quantum dot ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 9:26
Has KVM ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 5:32

Design & Build Quality (34)

Kensington lock ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:06
really Hefty rubber grips on the bottom so it's not going anywhere ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:48
cable routing clip already attached to the stand ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:08
stand feels sturdier ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:27
solid metal base a sturdy stand and a Sleek design ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 2:25
RGB ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:57
packaging is very tight ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:48
backlit LED lighting adds a touch of flair to your gaming setup ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 2:43
easy to assemble and provides excellent ergonomics including height adjustment tilt swivel and even portrait mode ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 2:35
captive screw ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:54
solid stand rugged build quality ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 3:32
build quality and Aesthetics on the front of the panel has been dialed down considerably ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 4:29
single clip ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 5:18
stunning glossy finish that brings out vibrant colors and deep contrast ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024 [must-watch before you buy!] @ 3:05
monitor stand is fairly solid ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 5:51
gray metal stand which definitely helps add a bit more of a premium feel ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 1:34
Customizable RGB LED lighting ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 3:04
Metal base for stability. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 13:37
Joystick control is easily accessible, even in dual monitor setups. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 11:06
stand compared to some others actually doesn't take that much space and it's quite nicely designed ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 1:22
two LED lines ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 2:04
quite nicely designed ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 1:01
cable rerouting uh clip that can easily hold the cables and make it look nice when we're talking about cable management ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 1:43
Sleek look to the back ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 7:10
different grips so it's not going to slide all over your desk ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 1:39
Effective anti-glare coating that doesn't ruin image quality ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 13:41
quite nice LED design ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 2:17
Cable Management on the back ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 3:22
thin beebles ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 0:42
quite nice design ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 10:00
LED lights on the back ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 3:05
Slick design with minimal branding ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 10:03
Bezel-less design (top, left, and right) ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 10:10
Has RGB on the back ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 10:22

Gaming Features (31)

very capable for regular FPS gaming ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 8:56
overall performance in typical HDR games and videos was excellent ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:09
great HDR representation ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 6:08
adaptive sync is supported for vrr from Nvidia and AMD systems ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:05
the overall experience in HDR is amazing this is a true HDR experience you're getting deep blacks you're getting highlights going over a thousand nits and you have that color gamut ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 7:01
For gaming the screen combines 4K resolution with a high 160hz Max refresh rate ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:59
when it comes to HDR these two are really hard to beat ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 11:09
160Hz refresh rate although not as high as the odyssey's 240Hz 160Hz is more than enough for smooth Gameplay at 4K resolution ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 2:49
enable adaptive sync and HDR at the same time ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 3:10
very good results overall fantastic HDR experience ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 0:10
monitor will go to 160hz refresh rate width adaptive sync enabled ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 3:12
easily be called the ultimate 27 inch HDR gaming Monitor ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 4:46
160 Hertz ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:17
supports adaptive sync technology ensuring tier-free gaming sessions ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 2:02
you can now enable both HDR and adaptive sync at the same time ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 1:25
you can also now enable a 160hz refresh rate in the Adaptive sync mode or HDR mode or both ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 1:30
the ability to run HDR and vrr at the same time plus broader 160hz support removes the two main deal breakers that made it impossible to recommend in the initial review ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 8:05
excellent gaming Monitor ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 8:49
supports adaptive sync with HDR 1000 meaning whether your team Nvidia or AMD you get seamless tear-free gaming at the highest visual settings ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024 [must-watch before you buy!] @ 3:38
supports both g-sync and freesync up to 144hz ▶ ALWAYS Change these Gaming Monitor Settings @ 8:26
supports vir ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 4:18
tear free HDR 1000 gaming with adaptive sync compatible with Nvidia and AMD gpus ▶ Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consi @ 1:46
Adaptive Sync, including AMD FreeSync Premium with 48-160Hz VRR range plus LFC ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 1:31
165Hz native refresh rate with FreeSync and G-Sync compatibility. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 1:44
gaming monitor with a 160hz refresh rate and adaptive sync support ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 0:32
support for both g-sync and freey ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:03
4K UHD at 120Hz support for consoles (PS5 and Xbox Series X) ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 3:52
adaptive sync HDR 1000 ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 0:22
formidable Contender for Competitive Gaming ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:52
Freesync and G-Sync compatible ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 2:24
AMD uh or freesync premium Pro which also does mean it's g-sync compatible ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 11:21

Performance (29)

input lag was also very low ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:24
the monitor supports refresh rates of up to 160 Hertz ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 5:36
response times are very good and there's a nice single overdrive mode experience for vrr ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:13
support for up to 160 Hertz refresh rates ▶ BEST 4K Monitors in 2023! 🔥🖥️ @ 3:56
lots of overdrive options ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 8:26
in the vast majority of instances the gp27u ran just fine ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 3:00
reliable 160 Hertz refresh rate you can expect smooth and fluid gameplay ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 1:55
the overdrive options provided by Cooler Master are exceptional allowing you to fine-tune your motion experience with precision ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 2:11
input lag is now lower due to reduced processing latency ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:04
blazing 165 Hertz refresh rate ▶ Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consi @ 1:27
superb overdrive auction with multiple presets and a 100 step variable setting which is quite rare ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 3:10
dynamic overdrive mode works well ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 8:13
support for up to 160 Hz refresh rates ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 2:47
no issues running at 4K 120 ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 4:15
user configurable overdrive setting (0 to 100) ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 6:24
noticeably faster than some other 4K 144Hz models ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 9:10
lightning fast one millisecond GTG pixel response time that vanishes lag and welcomes incredible visuals ▶ Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consi @ 1:29
160Hz refresh rate ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 1:22
Superior to VA panels in overall performance. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 3:59
Excellent ghosting response time settings with 0-100 tuning. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 9:37
support for up to 160 HZ refresh rates ▶ Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! @ 3:03
Extremely low input lag. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 10:43
Swift response time ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:46
160Hz refresh rate ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 2:12
Many overdrive settings options ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 10:58
blistering 165 Hertz refresh rate ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:49
very low latency ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 9:25
everything's very responsive no issues whatsoever ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 11:07
everything's smooth Snappy the colors look uh really good ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 5:16

Connectivity (25)

console gaming support is pretty solid as well with two HDMI 2.1 ports with the full 48 gigabits per second bandwidth with the 4K resolution ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:27
USB type-c connection with 90 watt power delivery data and DisplayPort alt mode for a single cable connectivity from supported devices as well as some USB ports basic integrated speakers and a KVM function ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:45
one DisplayPort Port probably 1.4 and then we've got two HDMI both of them 2.1 spec so you're looking at like 48 gigabit per second so you're absolutely going to be able to get your 4K 106 Hertz output with hdr on and everything ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:44
DisplayPort alternate so if you want to just plug in a laptop and check it out it's not only going to display an image but it's going to charge it at the same time ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:36
USBC is actually pretty impressive, 90 watt power delivery ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:28
USB type-c for DisplayPort and it also doubles as a 90 watt PD charger ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 3:41
two HDMI 2.1 ports as well as a DisplayPort 1.4 a port ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 3:34
healthy selection of connectivity options ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 2:53
DisplayPort 1.4 with DSC, two HDMI 2.1 ports (full 48 Gbps), USB-C (90W PD and DP Alt Mode), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 3.5mm headphone jack ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 3:17
USB type-c…supports DisplayPort alt mode that can also charge a connected device with up to 90 watts ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 2:50
connectivity options are Bountiful offering the versatility needed for modern gaming setups ▶ Unveiling The Best 4k Gaming Monitor Of 2023 @ 3:18
Great port selection, including DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.0 ports, USB-C with 90W charging and data, USB-B upstream, two USB-A downstreams, and a 3.5mm audio out. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 12:58
two HDMI 2.1 inputs that are full bandwidth 48 gigabits per second ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 2:29
The HDMI 2.1 Port is equivalent to 48 GB per second so it supports SP consoles such as Xbox series X PS5 at 4K resolution 120 HZ refresh rate without the need of DSC making it a future proof monitor for consoles ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 6:20
Two HDMI 2.1 ports ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 2:17
Comes with all necessary cables, including Thunderbolt 3/4 cable for power delivery ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 3:57
full bandwidth HDMI 2.1, 48 gigabits per second bandwidth so it will support the latest consoles for True 4K 120 hertz ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 7:59
90 watt PD charging ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 0:22
it auto detected when I plugged it into my laptop so that it turned the monitor on right away ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 5:19
charging indicator is now on ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 4:44
HDMI 2.1 support ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 0:31
it does come with three display cables ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 2:02
DisplayPort 1.4 ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 2:17
Auto detected that I plugged in a monitor ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 4:50
90W power delivery via USB-C/DisplayPort ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 4:13

Value for Money (24)

retail price of only 800 US Dollars MSRP is also very attractive ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 4:15
4k 160hz monitor with a 576 Zone backlight is coming in at just about $800 ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 1:42
with these monitors hitting the market technically there's also the gp27 U and the gp27 Q by Cooler Master that kind of wear the first mini LED monitors with a reasonable price ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 0:40
Affordable for its features considering the mini LED Tech this monitor is priced very competitively providing great value for its specs ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 3:10
attractive price tag of 849 ▶ BEST 4K Monitors in 2023! 🔥🖥️ @ 4:24
for only a hundred dollars more you can get the Tempest gp27u from Cooler Master ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:04
27 inch 1440p version with basically the same specs for 680 dollars ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 11:07
price tag of only 800 which is a great price for these specs ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 0:13
at around eight hundred dollars the Cooler Master Tempest gp27u is a true value proposition. It’s the first mini LED monitor in this price range and it doesn’t compromise on performance or features ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing G @ 3:18
undercuts the competition by a few bucks ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 3:36
offered at just 800 pounds here in the UK ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 0:47
Price reduced from $1000 to around $800 ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 4:12
Excellent value for its price of $500. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 15:06
price point of $749 ▶ Unveiling The Best 4k Gaming Monitor Of 2023 @ 3:39
retail price for this is 800 which…for a monitor with all these features it's one of the best prices ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 4:38
top tier HDR experience without straining their budget ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 3:53
relatively affordable price of $849 ▶ Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! @ 3:20
One of the best budget monitors for its features. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 1:12
1440p version available for $500 ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 15:40
more affordable in terms of uh the price but with higher quality picture and definitely better brightness and the colors are just insane ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 10:35
costs around $600 $650 ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 9:38
Significantly more backlit zones (576) than Sony InZone monitor (96) at a similar price ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 4:59
first sub $1100 mini LED monitor ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 1:26
first sub $1300 mini LED monitor ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 1:34

Other (22)

the experience of gaming on this panel is well just absolutely stunning ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:42
lifelike levels of clarity from the image ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:52
If we also have an audio device connected to the 3.5 mm audio jack then that will transfer to your device as well through that one single cable ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 4:00
great brightness and great uniformity ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 6:31
monitor stand has all of the basic premium monitor stand features so you have height adjustment tilt adjustment swivel and also pivot ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 5:04
freesync with the ability to have variable refresh rate on with HDR ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 4:59
quantum dot layer which essentially increases the color gamut giving you more deeper vibrant colors and well a wider colored camera ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:15
great pixel response time ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 6:37
very special IPS panel ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:11
presence of a USB C Port ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 3:29
stand support for 100 by 100 mm vesa mount ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 5:57
Max is out at 160 Hertz ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 4:56
KVM feature ... connect one single cable from the monitor to a laptop ... and then we can quote unquote transfer all of the USB devices to the laptop including display and also up to 90 Watts of USB PD charging as well that means one cable can handle everything ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 3:38
reasonable price considering all of the features ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 6:22
ghosting here follows suit being extremely low ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:37
adaptive sync, freesync and gsync compatible so you can already eliminate screen tearing ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 3:11
USB a ports at the back of this monitor is used for firmware updates as it brings forth better HDR experience and fix some bugs ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 4:31
the dimming zones are really good there are no obvious dark spots on the moving shape and there is no prominent halo effect or distracting ghosting effects the uniformity is just really good across the board ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 2:14
mini LED lit with 576 local dimming zones which means you get deep deep blacks and overall a fantastic HDR experience the best HDR experience anywhere near this price point ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:23
for the price it's absolutely stunning ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:50
27 inch screen size ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 4:56
works well with g-sync ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 5:06

Size & Resolution (14)

4K resolution provides a very sharp and crisp image for all uses whether that's office work gaming or videos ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:37
27 inch size screen, 3840x2160 4K resolution IPS panel, 160 Hertz refresh rate and a high end 576 zone mini LED backlight ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:15
4K ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:20
27 inch mini LED monitor with a 4K resolution 160hz refresh rate ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 0:08
4K ugd Beast with a resolution of 3840x2160 giving you that crisp clear image quality ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024 [must-watch before you buy!] @ 2:48
4K 160 Hertz IPS panel with quantum dot technology ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 0:29
expansive 3840 by 2164k wood resolution ideal for boosting productivity ▶ Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consi @ 1:16
4K mini LED 160 Hertz panel ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 0:06
absolutely love the text Clarity ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 13:17
crisp 1440p resolution ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 4:09
2560 by 1440p resolution, resulting in a good PPI of 109, making images, games, and movies appear crisp and clear. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 0:18
expansive 27in screen a canvas that brings your Virtual Worlds to life in remarkable 4K resolution ▶ Unveiling The Best 4k Gaming Monitor Of 2023 @ 2:31
27 inch size, good for competitive gaming ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 1:54
Gives the best of both worlds: 27-inch size and deep blacks ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 9:38

Ergonomics & Adjustability (13)

nice little navigation Apple ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:04
can pivot, tilt, height adjustment ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:14
standard 100 Mil Visa mounting ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 6:23
full array of ergonomic adjustments ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 2:21
fully height tilt swivel and rotation adjustable ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 5:54
Fully adjustable stand (including 110mm height adjustment and pivot into portrait) ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:57
Stand attaches centrally with quick release mechanism, VESA 100x100mm compatible ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:51
Good adjustability, including height, tilt, swivel, and 90-degree rotation. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 13:56
VESA compatible (100mm x 100mm). ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 12:15
multiple ways to turn this monitor left and right, tilt it forward and back ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 4:06
Visa Mount support ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 3:02
you can pivot it you can tilt it you can rotate it and you can raise the height and adjust the height As You Wish because the stand really brings and gives you loads of possibilities when adjusting it on your setup ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 1:29
vertical monitor totally possible with the stand ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! @ 4:14

Refresh Rate & Response Time (8)

very good motion Clarity with high refresh rate and fast pixel response times that keep up nicely ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:18
pixel response time is great, half a millisecond ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 7:13
it's now at below 0.5 milliseconds which is great news ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:15
lets you dial in the perfect balance between clear motion and ghosting ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 3:16
fast 160 Hertz refresh rate and one millisecond mprt 2 Ms GTG response time ▶ Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consi @ 1:35
Extremely low ghosting. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 9:32
No screen tearing experienced in both HDR and SDR with local dimming on and variable refresh rate off. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 2:50
high refresh rate ensures that every frame transitions seamlessly eradicating motion blur and lag ▶ Unveiling The Best 4k Gaming Monitor Of 2023 @ 2:56

Overall (5)

Cooler Master has done a really good job ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 8:40
almost nothing to dislike ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 8:35
ratings.com gave this an 8.4 overall for mixed usage and 8.6 for office usage and 8.8 for gaming ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 10:26
display ninja…thought quite highly of this monitor giving it a 5.0 for design a 4.9 for display 4.9 for performance and 4.9 for price to Value giving it a 4.9 overall ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 10:44
e-technics…gave it an editor's Choice Award ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 11:47

Cons (118)

Other (27)

you probably still wouldn't want to use local dimming on the desktop with all these sharp high contrast edges the limitations of the mini LED technology become pretty clear ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 4:28
quite restrictive when it comes to which settings you can adjust in which mode or which modes you can actually combine ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 7:22
as soon as you turn off HDR with local dimming still on things get a bit weird especially the gamma is totally out of control making things look washed out and tones blend into each other ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 3:39
1065 HZ is only possible with HDR set to off in the monitor's menu as soon as we're setting HDR to Auto even if the monitor isn't even connected to an HDR Source 144 Herz is the highest it'll go ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 9:42
adaptive sync cannot be used when local dimming is enabled ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 7:41
activating the free things/ gsync setting in the OSD menu adds a few milliseconds of lag ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 8:38
they are a bit quirky ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 11:02
ktc wouldn't lock the RGB Sliders in the HDR mode so that we can actually adjust the color temperature or white Point ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 7:13
a few quirks when it comes to adapter sync and also some annoying settings restrictions you got to get around ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 12:12
A smaller screen size at 27in it's smaller than its competitors which may feel less immersive ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 3:29
some issues that came up that received a lot of criticism ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 0:21
you can't use adaptive sync above 144 Hertz ▶ BEST 4K Monitors in 2023! 🔥🖥️ @ 4:10
not a ton of rotation ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:21
firmware update cannot fix the issue with availability and prices ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 5:09
not crazy about how they did the RGB ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:56
minor issue with the OSD: instead of confirming by clicking in, the button takes the OSD away ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 6:20
160Hz limitation some users may prefer the higher 240Hz refresh rate found in other models especially for competitive games ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 3:20
launch was a little bit rushed ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 0:26
limited to 144 Hertz, not 160 as advertised ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 4:55
No USBC connectivity missing a USBC Port might be an issue for users looking to connect modern devices ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 3:37
hard to pull out of the box, packaging is very tight ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:40
you also couldn't combine HDR and local dimming with adaptive sync ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 2:30
if you want to use any sort of like color adjustment stuff you can't use the extra modes that they give you ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 7:31
Lower HDR brightness its peak brightness doesn't match that of higher-end models limiting the full potential of HDR in bright environments ▶ Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024 @ 3:43
if you enabled adaptive sync the screen would be limited to 144 Hertz instead of 160 ▶ The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE @ 2:22
looks vase mountable ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:39
doesn't have anti- glare coating ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 8:43

Image Quality (24)

the default HDR setup was overly cool ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:15
out of the box it has very Vivid and saturated colors, gamma setup is good but the image is too cool and this leads to an overly blue grayscale ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:51
HDR maximum brightness is actually lower than what Cooler Master listed on their website ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 1:52
calibrating the monitor is necessary to achieve Optimal Performance ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 5:23
Peak brightness does take a bit of a hit in HDR mode once you've corrected the white point and moved away from the cooler default setup ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:25
because of the very wide color space the accuracy of normal SDR colors is poor ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 1:12
comes out of the box set to the cool color temp mode, the main issue in this default mode is the low contrast ratio ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:57
too bright ▶ Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! @ 6:25
very small highlights such as Christmas lights or Star fields are always going to be a problem on a backlight like this ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:03
same lack of color adjust options when not using standard or user modes ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 8:04
not OLED so you're not going to get those like perfectly black blacks ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 9:39
by default all three HDR modes are now dimmer than they were previously ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:50
the user color mode doesn't seem to work correctly ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 5:09
the srgb mode is less accurate out of the box now with the noticeably poor white point ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:29
at the cost of 10 window brightness dropping from 1485 nits to 1214 nits ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 5:23
need to calibrate the Tempest gp27 U to get the best performance ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 2:34
minimum brightness of 79 nits could be better ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 5:19
viewing angles aren't the best, colors look a touch washed out from wide angles ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 13:22
you'll need to calibrate the Tempest gp27 U to get the best performance ▶ Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! @ 2:50
accuracy takes a noticeable hit when HDR is enabled ▶ Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? @ 5:11
Some units have purple spots (IPS and mini LED issue) ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 3:24
doesn't have that strong brightness to actually light up the back part of the wall ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 2:24
HDR performance is the biggest disappointment (may be improved with update) ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 11:34
HDR gets very bright, but color temperature and settings can't be adjusted (being addressed in update) ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 11:59

Features (19)

one thing that is really annoying on the screen is the on-screen display menu, it's quite sluggish to use, so many settings trigger the same annoying warning about power consumption ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 0:38
confusing firmware updates, different regions use different firmware versions ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 4:47
does not have a mini LED backlight ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 0:05
local dimming feature is pretty much only usable for HDR content consumption or HDR gaming ▶ Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market @ 3:18
local dimming in the sgr mode remains broken ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 5:29
having two side-by-side Windows one dark one light will definitely introduce some minor exposure flicker in bright areas as they compensate and dim the darker areas and it's not exactly a uniform brightness experience ▶ ALWAYS Change these Gaming Monitor Settings @ 6:40
when you're looking them side by side you definitely can see local dimming in action and that brightness variation ▶ ALWAYS Change these Gaming Monitor Settings @ 6:52
speakers are pretty crappy, not very good ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 3:56
not a per pixel dimming solution, so some blooming is visible ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 10:28
Poor internal speaker quality. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 12:27
Cannot use very low refresh rate with local dimming on in SDR. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 2:29
two built-in speakers…are adequate…but probably aren't going to be the best for long-term use ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 9:00
Menu system visuals are pixelated and not aesthetically pleasing. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 11:56
Local dimming is not as quick as some competitors. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 5:56
Local dimming in SDR can cause some areas of the screen to be blown out, making it less suitable for desktop use. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 4:13
doesn't support picture in picture ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 8:52
Blooming is present, worse than Samsung monitors ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 6:41
Cannot enable adaptive sync and local dimming at the same time (being addressed in update) ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 5:54
Most noticeable blooming in bottom left and right corners ▶ Cooler Master GP27U Review @ 7:37

Design & Build Quality (12)

stand is a bit too simple ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 5:07
lacks any form of cable management, only a single tiny plastic ring ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 5:41
not a fan of the base, wastes space ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 5:23
external power supply ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 6:09
need to install another piece of software to control the lighting on the back ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 4:51
RGB back ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 4:46
RGB lighting on the back is not very bright, looks cheap, and cannot be controlled through the menu system. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 14:24
Stand adjustability and build quality, while functional, feel less premium compared to competitors like LG, Dell, Alienware, and Corsair. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 12:22
Difficult cable management due to the thin stand post. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 14:40
the housing itself doesn't necessarily feel that premium ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 7:24
control knob…positioned around the right side of the panel on the back right I tend to prefer control knobs that are…in the middle ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 7:54
between the plastic Edge and the actual screen starting you do have let's say 5 to 6 mm of distance and that goes around the left right and top Edge ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 0:49

Gaming Features (10)

you can only use adaptive sync up to 144hz Max ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 2:07
you can't use the local dimming feature at the same time as vrr adapter sync at the moment, that means that for HDR gaming you've either got to turn local dimming off which then makes HDR pointless or you've got to play without adaptive sync and all the benefits that vrr can offer ▶ A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 3:35
adaptive sync is not available above 144 Hertz ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 5:38
fold plus vrr is tricky but it is possible to do in a stable fashion and the gp27u doesn't quite hit that Mark ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 2:31
can't use adaptive sync above 144 Herz ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 2:50
must turn off adaptive sync to go above 144 Hertz ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 3:04
notable flickering when both HDR and adaptive sync are enabled ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 11:37
Unable to enable variable refresh rate (FreeSync/G-Sync) with HDR on, suggesting a lack of FreeSync Premium Pro despite marketing claims. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 1:56
you can't use adaptive sync above 144 Herz ▶ Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! @ 3:06
(old firmware) adaptive sync and HDR wouldn't work at the same time ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 11:05

Performance (9)

Pixel response time is weird, enabling overdrive to max makes no difference ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 2:35
MPRT/black frame insertion makes no difference, and cuts brightness in half ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 2:52
potential for inverse ghosting with higher overdrive settings ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 8:48
HDR input lag is still the same and quite significant at 14 milliseconds of processing delay ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 4:19
ultra fast overdrive mode is not usable due to excessive overshoot ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 8:01
full times seem to be the most problematic for response times, hurting the average ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! @ 7:33
with some of those overdrive modes the ghosting or inverse ghosting could become…distracting ▶ Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out @ 7:04
Claimed 2ms response time is likely exaggerated. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 9:25
0.5ms gray response time (marketing specification, not representative of real-world performance) ▶ ✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED @ 2:39

Size & Resolution (5)

it features a 27 inch screen which is relatively smaller for a 4K gaming monitor ▶ Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gamin @ 4:54
27 inches at 4K is a little too small for 4K ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 10:18
on the smaller side for a 4K gaming monitor at 27 in ▶ Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 @ 2:16
Noticeable pixelation with small text, especially when sitting close to the monitor. ▶ Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review @ 0:39
pixel density is 163 PPI ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 8:49

Refresh Rate & Response Time (5)

I was able to notice flickering even at consistent frame rates ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 2:39
a bit of judder when panning ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 9:31
the answer to that is yes but also that it depends the gp27u did produce noticeable flickering in our usual flickering stress tests ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 1:57
I find it difficult to recommend a product that has flickering issues ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 8:24
however I can't say there is no flickering here ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 3:21

Connectivity (3)

not enough USB ports to take full advantage of KVM ▶ SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini @ 6:43
when you use HDMI you won't be able to get the full 160hz refresh rate ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 4:00
doesn't have remote control, doesn't have any type of smart uh accessibility when we're talking about Wi-Fi connection installing applications ▶ Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! @ 8:57

Value for Money (3)

expensive at a thousand dollars ▶ Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U @ 10:01
what I'm really not a fan of is Cooler Master effectively beta testing this monitor with Buyers ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 9:45
price ▶ The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! @ 9:26

Overall (1)

the gp27u still does have some issues and ends up far from the perfect display ▶ Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? @ 8:16

Review sources

Mini-LED is the new normal - Cooler Master Tempest GP27U by ShortCircuit — 28 pros, 13 cons
Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q 27" Gaming Monitor Review by Type-C Tech Reviews — 27 pros, 11 cons
Cooler Master Tempest GP27U MiniLED Gaming Monitor Unboxing! by Tim Schofield — 36 pros, 0 cons
Cooler Master GP27U Review by TallGuyEric Reviews — 26 pros, 6 cons
The Cooler Master GP27U Kills the GAME! by Gear Seekers — 26 pros, 5 cons
Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U is the Real Shocker! by PC Crazy — 23 pros, 6 cons
Cooler Master Tempest GP27U Review: Mini-LED 4K/160Hz! by KitGuruTech — 22 pros, 6 cons
SO GOOD yet AFFORDABLE!? Cooler Master Tempest GP27Q w/ mini LED review (2024) by Tech Critter — 17 pros, 9 cons
A PROPER HDR gaming monitor!! Cooler Master Tempest GP27U **5 Minute Review** by TFTCentral — 16 pros, 9 cons
Has Cooler Master Fixed the GP27U and GP27Q? by Monitors Unboxed — 11 pros, 13 cons
✅ Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 27" 4K UHD Quantum Dot MiniLED Gaming Monitor by PaaTing Reviews — 21 pros, 1 cons
Cheap Mini-LED Monitors Are Taking Over the Market by techless — 10 pros, 11 cons
Why This $800 Mini LED Monitor is Sold Out by Paul's Hardware — 15 pros, 5 cons
Top 5 Best 4K Gaming Monitors in Every Price Range! by Consumer Tech Review — 18 pros, 1 cons
The Ultimate 27" HDR Monitor - UPDATE by Techtesters — 11 pros, 5 cons
Cooler Master Tempest GP27U 160 Hz Mini LED 4K: Unleashing Gaming Brilliance! Honest Review by The Product Critiques — 15 pros, 0 cons
Top 6 Best 4k Hdr Monitor in 2023 by 6BestPicks — 10 pros, 4 cons
Best Gaming Monitors 2024! Who Wins In 2024? by 5BestOnes — 11 pros, 1 cons
Top 4K Gaming Monitors of 2023: Unveiling the Ultimate Gaming Experience by MIM Learnovate — 6 pros, 3 cons
Battle Of The 4K Gaming Monitors - Top 3 Pros And Cons [2024] by Top 3 AI Reviews — 4 pros, 4 cons
Top: 5 Best Budget Gaming Monitors for 2024 You Should Consider [don’t buy one before watching this] by Best Advisor — 7 pros, 0 cons
Best 4k Monitors 2024 | Watch This Before You BUY! by Tech Zone — 5 pros, 2 cons
BEST 4K Monitors in 2023! 🔥🖥️ by Omega Tech — 5 pros, 1 cons
Best Gaming Monitors 2024 [must-watch before you buy!] by Techful Gadgets — 6 pros, 0 cons
Unveiling The Best 4k Gaming Monitor Of 2023 by Tech Omniverse — 6 pros, 0 cons
ALWAYS Change these Gaming Monitor Settings by Hardware Canucks — 3 pros, 2 cons

Frequently asked questions

Is the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U worth buying?

Based on 26 independent YouTube reviews, the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U scores 4.1/5 with 385 positive and 118 negative points mentioned by reviewers, placing it #13 in the Gaming Monitors category.

What do reviewers like most about the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U?

The most praised aspects are image quality, features, design & build quality — Image Quality (122 mentions), Features (58 mentions), Design & Build Quality (34 mentions).

What are the most common complaints about the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U?

Reviewers most frequently criticize other, image quality — Other (27 mentions), Image Quality (24 mentions).

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