A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 23, 2024·
If immersive HDR gaming and media consumption are top priorities and you're willing to invest more, the Gigabyte CO49DQ with its wider screen and exceptional contrast could be a great fit, though it has limited productivity due to its size and curve. On the other hand, for sharp, vibrant images in digital photo and video editing at a lower cost, the Innocn 27M2U with its higher pixels per inch and robust color accuracy is a solid choice, albeit with a smaller screen and less gaming focus. However, it's better suited for productivity due to its conventional aspect ratio and size. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.9
7.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Productivity
5.8
9.8
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
No
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.8
8.9
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$1,100
$425
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,100 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.5
5.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,100 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 153.1 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
See more
Dig into reviews and images
Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) vs. Asus XB273U F (IPS)
VS
Compare Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) vs. LG 32GS95UE (W-OLED)
VS
Compare Gigabyte CO49DQ (QD-OLED) vs. MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) vs. Dell Alienware AW2723DF (IPS)
VS
Compare Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) vs. MSI MAG274QRF-QD (IPS)
VS
Compare Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) vs. Dell S2722QC (IPS)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
117,500
Recommendations made
17,625
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
