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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and digital photo editing, the Asus XB273U F with its higher refresh rate and better color accuracy is worth the investment despite its higher cost. However, for casual gaming and general use, the Innocn 27G1S offers a very good gaming experience and satisfactory image quality at a more budget-friendly price, although it may not be as suitable for precise color work or high-refresh-rate competitive gaming as the Asus model. Neither monitor is particularly suited for HDR gaming or media consumption due to their limited HDR peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus XB273U F (IPS)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the Asus XB273U F (IPS).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.0
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
96.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
9.5
8.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.4 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good.
Productivity
6.7
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity, though the Asus XB273U F (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$1,100
$270
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) has a price of $1,100 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.3
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1242:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
488 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
468 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Asus XB273U F (IPS) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus XB273U F (IPS) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1242:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 488 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 468 nits | 300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.4 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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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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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