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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize top-notch image clarity for professional photo and HDR video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR excels with its larger screen and higher resolution. It's a substantial investment but offers superior display performance suitable for color-sensitive work. However, its refresh rate isn't ideal for competitive gaming. On the other hand, the Innocn 27M2V is more budget-friendly with excellent image quality and a good refresh rate, making it versatile for casual gaming, productivity, and media consumption. The Innocn monitor won't match the Apple's performance in professional editing tasks but does provide great value for a mix of everyday use cases. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Very good contrast
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.9
5.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$4,999
$730
$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 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $730.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
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 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.8
8.2
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.2 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for casual gaming, while the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is good.
Productivity
9.8
9.9
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both best in class for productivity.
Media Consumption
8.1
8.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $730 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1098:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 790 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 1175 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 8.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 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 | |
Shopping
Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"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."
Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | January 2024
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
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