The PC components and peripherals brand Cooler Master has just launched their first mini-LED monitor dubbed the Cooler Master GP27-FQS. It features a 27-Inch 2K screen made by AU Optronics, a Taiwanese display manufacturer. According to the official spec sheet, it comes with a mini-LED IPS panel with a 2K (2560 x 1440p) resolution which on technicality can be called QHD. The display uses quantum dot technology enabling it to produce an ultrawide color gamut including 100% of Adobe RGB, 97% of DCI-P3, and 83% of BT2020. It offers 600nits of brightness which can be bumped up to 1200 nits in HDR mode and comes with a DisplayHDR1000-certification.
The Cooler Master GP27-FQS sports a 1000:1
contrast ratio. However, using its Mini-LED backlighting’s 576 local dimming
zones, the contrast ratio can be further bumped up to 10,000:1. Now for the
gaming-oriented specs, this monitor has a 165Hz refresh rate along with a 1ms
response time. It also supports Adaptive-Sync via FreeSync Premium. The monitor
is also easy on the eyes with Low Blue Light emission and features a
customizable LED strip on the back for extra FPS (kidding).
The Cooler Master GP27-FQS has abundant
ports including two HDMI 2.1 ports and one DP 1.4 port (with DSC support), as
well as one USB Type-C port with 90W USB-PD support, one USB Type-B port, and
two USB Type-C ports -A port. It also comes with a built-in pair of 2W
speakers. The monitor stand offers tilt, swivel, and height adjustments and
supports a 100 x 100mm VESA wall mount.
The GP27-FQS will come with a three-year
warranty and is expected to be priced around US$ 699 which is rather affordable
for a mini-LED screen.
