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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch visual quality for HDR gaming and media consumption and don't mind spending more, the Acer X27U with its OLED technology offers deeper blacks and vibrant colors, making it a strong choice for both gaming and digital photo editing. However, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers very good gaming performance with decent image quality, the Innocn 27G1S will serve you well, especially if your focus is on competitive gaming and general productivity, but it falls short in HDR content compared to the Acer X27U. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Acer X27U (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the Acer X27U (W-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.5
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
95.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.8
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both very good for competitive gaming, though the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
211 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
603 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$1,000
$270
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Acer X27U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.8
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
111 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for productivity, while the Acer X27U (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Acer X27U (W-OLED) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Acer X27U (W-OLED) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 211 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 603 nits | 300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1.4 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | June 2023
"The monitor is a sweet spot for gamers who want something faster than 165 Hz while keeping the benefits of fast response times and relative affordability. The VA panel is now more competitive against many IPS options."
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