If top-notch image quality and color accuracy for HDR gaming, media consumption, and professional creative work like photo and video editing are a high priority for you, the Asus PA32UCG-K would be an excellent choice, despite its higher price. On the other hand, if you're more into casual or competitive gaming and are looking for a monitor with a high refresh rate and good performance at a more affordable price, then the Innocn 27G1S would serve you well. However, the Innocn's lower resolution, color performance, and brightness may not be as satisfying for serious creative work or HDR content. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Best in class brightness
Very 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
8.3/10
6.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
98.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.4/10
8.0/10
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
10.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
48 - 120 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8/10
6.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
137 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.8/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$2,999
$270
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $2,999 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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 Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) 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 Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PA32UCG-K (IPS MiniLED) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
"Combining features that designers and content makers need, the Asus ProArt PA32UCG-K Display represents the true cost of accurate colour. It’s expensive, heavy and has weird OSD controls, but the screen is glorious when working with HDR video or game graphics."
"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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