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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize competitive gaming and exceptional contrast, the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 may be the better choice; it has a higher contrast ratio and is great for gaming due to a high refresh rate and excellent response times. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that also delivers a good gaming experience, the Innocn 27G1S may fit your needs, though it won't match the Corsair's performance in high-speed gaming scenarios or offer the same level of image quality for HDR content. Neither is ideal for serious photo editing or HDR video editing, due to their respective limitations in color gamut and peak brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (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
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
97.3 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.9
8.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both very good for competitive gaming, though the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
7.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
113 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
639 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$900
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) has a price of $900 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (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 Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
5.7
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 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 Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$900 | $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 | 113 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 639 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 | 1.1 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 | 9.6/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 110 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.1/10 | 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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