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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a serious gamer who values top-notch contrast and response times, and are willing to invest in premium features, the Asus PG27AQDM with W-OLED technology offers superior performance, especially for HDR gaming. However, if you're on a budget and prioritize value over cutting-edge tech, the Innocn 27G1S will be more affordable and still provides a very good experience for gaming with respectable image quality. For general productivity or if high color accuracy for professional photo editing is critical, the Asus is a better option, albeit at a higher cost. Neither are ideal for media consumption, but the Asus would outperform the Innocn due to its superior brightness and contrast. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Excellent response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the Asus PG27AQDM (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
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
97.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.6
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both very good for competitive gaming, though the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
162 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
963 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$899
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) has a price of $899 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Asus PG27AQDM (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 Asus PG27AQDM (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 Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $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 | 162 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 963 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 | 1.8 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 | 9.1/10 | 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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Asus PG27AQDM (W-OLED)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | April 2023
"It’s hard to find any fault with the Asus ROG Swift PG27AQDM. Yes it’s expensive, but it’s incredibly good. With a stunning image and next-level video performance, it’s one of the very best gaming monitors I’ve ever reviewed."
Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Notebook Check
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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