If you prioritize top-notch color accuracy and contrast for tasks like print photo editing, and budget is less of a concern, the Asus PA27DCE with its OLED panel makes a great choice. However, this monitor could disappoint with lower brightness levels and a lack of variable refresh rate, making it less ideal for high-intensity gaming. On the other hand, if you're looking for a great all-around performer that balances productivity, casual to semi-competitive gaming, and media consumption at a lower price, the Innocn 27M2V with its MiniLED IPS panel could serve you well, offering good brightness, crisp image quality, and decent gaming features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Good refresh rate
Very good text clarity
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6/10
8.2/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Productivity
6.6/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,999
$730
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,999 and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $730.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.8/10
5.9/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
8.4/10
8.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
200 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA27DCE (W-OLED) and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"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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