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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you're an avid gamer seeking superb visual performance with deep blacks and vibrant colors, the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is an excellent choice, especially for HDR gaming. However, if you're on a tighter budget and your gaming is more casual, the Innocn 27G1S (VA) offers a more cost-effective option with good performance for the price. For tasks like photo editing where color accuracy is critical, the Gigabyte excels. While both monitors are good for everyday productivity, the Gigabyte outperforms in color volume and contrast, but it comes at a higher cost. If cost is a major factor, the Innocn will provide a satisfactory experience for most tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class refresh rate
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
10.0
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
10.0
8.0
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good.
Media Consumption
9.8
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$800
$270
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-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 Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.
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How the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $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 | QD-OLED | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 360Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | Unknown | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 360 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 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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