If you prioritize high-resolution image clarity for professional photo and video editing, and your budget allows, the Apple Pro Display XDR is an excellent choice, especially for tasks requiring accurate color reproduction and it supports HDR content well. However, for more budget-conscious users who still want a solid monitor for casual gaming with a good refresh rate and who don't need top-tier color accuracy or high resolution, the Innocn 27G1S offers a very good gaming experience and reasonable image quality for everyday tasks at a midrange price. The Apple Pro Display XDR is not suited for competitive gaming, whereas the Innocn performs very well in that regard. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Excellent text clarity
Excellent image clarity
Good contrast
Best in class brightness
Good color volume
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8/10
6.3/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.9/10
8.0/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.8/10
6.1/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.1/10
6.0/10
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$4,999
$270
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
"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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