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AOC I1601FWUX vs Cooler Master GM27-FQS: Comparison
AOC I1601FWUX vs Cooler Master GM27-FQS: the refresh rate difference
On refresh rate the spread is 64%, AOC I1601FWUX 60 Hz against Cooler Master GM27-FQS 165 Hz, so Cooler Master GM27-FQS takes it. Max refresh rate runs the same way, 60 Hz on the AOC I1601FWUX versus 165 Hz on the Cooler Master GM27-FQS, another win for Cooler Master GM27-FQS. Cooler Master GM27-FQS also leads on screen size, 15.6 in on the AOC I1601FWUX versus 27 in on the Cooler Master GM27-FQS. Native contrast ratio is not the same on both, 700:1 on the AOC I1601FWUX versus 1000:1 on the Cooler Master GM27-FQS.
Who each one is for
Buy the AOC I1601FWUX for buyers wanting a name-brand portable monitor at a mid-range price and travelers prioritizing thin, light builds, though it is not the pick for gamers wanting high refresh rate and buyers needing a built-in battery. The Cooler Master GM27-FQS is the one to take for PC builders already invested in Cooler Master's ecosystem and value-focused QHD gaming shoppers, though it is the wrong buy for buyers wanting mature, polished OSD software and HDR content enthusiasts. Our rating of the AOC I1601FWUX (7.3/10): one of the thinnest, lightest 15.6-inch portable monitors around, from a brand with real panel-making pedigree. Our rating of the Cooler Master GM27-FQS (7.7/10): A competent first-generation gaming monitor from a trusted PC hardware brand, competitive on specs if not yet on software polish.
Where the two are identical
The common ground is wider than the gap: panel type, panel technology, aspect ratio, curved and screen curvature are identical here.
Frequently asked questions
Do the AOC I1601FWUX and Cooler Master GM27-FQS differ on resolution?
Yes. Resolution reads 1920 x 1080 on the AOC I1601FWUX versus 2560 x 1440 on the Cooler Master GM27-FQS.
Specs and benchmarks
Panel Type
- AOC I1601FWUX
- IPS
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- IPS
Brand
- AOC I1601FWUX
- AOC
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- Cooler Master
Model Number
- AOC I1601FWUX
- I1601FWUX
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- GM27-FQS
Screen Size
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 15.6 in-42%
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 27 inBest
Resolution
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
Panel Technology
- AOC I1601FWUX
- IPS
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- IPS
Aspect Ratio
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 16:9
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 16:9
Refresh Rate
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 60 Hz-64%
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 165 HzBest
Adaptive Sync
- AOC I1601FWUX
- None
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync Compatible
HDR Support
- AOC I1601FWUX
- No
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- Yes
Curved
- AOC I1601FWUX
- No
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- No
Native Resolution
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 1920x1080
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 2560x1440
Screen Curvature
- AOC I1601FWUX
- Flat
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- Flat
Max Refresh Rate
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 60 Hz-64%
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 165 HzBest
SDR Brightness
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 220 nits
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 300 nitsBest
Native Contrast Ratio
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 700:1
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 1000:1
Series
- AOC I1601FWUX
- I1601FWUX
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- Cooler Master Gaming GM27-FQS
Color Gamut
- AOC I1601FWUX
- 100% sRGB
- Cooler Master GM27-FQS
- 90% DCI-P3
Which one should you pick?
Choose AOC I1601FWUX if you already have it on hand or find it at a lower price.
Choose Cooler Master GM27-FQS if you want the higher screen size (27 in vs 15.6 in), the higher refresh rate (165 Hz vs 60 Hz) and the higher max refresh rate (165 Hz vs 60 Hz).
Verdict
AOC I1601FWUX
7.3 / 10 Expert Rating
One of the thinnest, lightest 15.6-inch portable monitors around, from a brand with real panel-making pedigree.
Cooler Master GM27-FQS
7.7 / 10 Expert Rating
A competent first-generation gaming monitor from a trusted PC hardware brand, competitive on specs if not yet on software polish.