Monitors / Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS vs Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U

Monitor · ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

31.5″ · 2560×1440 · 280 Hz · VA
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate89
Resolution80
Panel66
Response time90
VS
Monitor · Cooler Master

Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U

27″ · 3840×2160 · 160 Hz · IPS
GEAR SCORE 81.0 / 100Very good
Refresh rate67
Resolution100
Panel80
Verdict

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81.

  • Resolution: Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440).
  • Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 160 Hz).
Pick this

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS

If you care most about refresh rate.

Pick this

Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U

If you care most about resolution.

Spec-by-spec comparison

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMSCooler Master TEMPEST GP27U
81Gear score81
31.5″Screen size27″
2560×1440Resolution3840×2160
280 HzRefresh rate160 Hz
VAPanelIPS
1 msResponse time—
—Estimated price≈ $730

The gear score is computed from specifications only (e.g. for a mouse: weight, sensor, polling rate, connection and release year). It isn’t a lab test and doesn’t measure personal preferences like shape or grip.

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FAQ

Is ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS or Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U better?

ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS and Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U are neck and neck on specs: gear scores 81 and 81. Resolution: Cooler Master TEMPEST GP27U leads (3840×2160 vs 2560×1440). Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 160 Hz).

Which has the higher refresh rate?

Refresh rate: ASUS ROG Strix XG32WCMS leads (280 Hz vs 160 Hz).