If you prioritize competitive gaming due to a very high refresh rate and quicker response time, the Gigabyte FI32Q-X would be a solid choice, albeit at a higher cost. However, if your focus is on productivity and high-quality media consumption, including HDR content, the Innocn 27M2U with its higher resolution, wider color gamut, and Mini LED technology offers superior image quality and better color depth at a more affordable price, but it is not ideal for competitive gaming due to a lower refresh rate and longer response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS)
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Good contrast
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9/10
7.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
4.8/10
9.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
91 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.4/10
8.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$500
$425
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.3/10
5.1/10
270Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 270 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
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How the Gigabyte FI32Q-X (IPS) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"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."
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