If you're focused on competitive gaming and need to save money, the Gigabyte M27Q-X with its higher refresh rate and faster response time would be a good choice, but it isn't well-suited for HDR gaming or high-end digital photo editing. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more versatile monitor that excels in productivity tasks, HDR gaming, and media consumption with better image clarity thanks to its higher resolution and larger screen size, the Innocn 32M2V would be worth the extra investment. However, it may not be as ideal for competitive gaming due to a lower refresh rate and higher response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Very good response time
Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good contrast
Very good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.5/10
7.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
4.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
6.5/10
9.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.1/10
7.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1200 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$365
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
"The company delivers again with the Gigabyte M27Q X, a 1440p monitor that comes equipped with just about everything you want and need from a gaming monitor. It may not be a 4K panel, but it more than makes up for its lower resolution in performance, bringing a whopping 240Hz refresh rate and a host of unusual features, including an onboard KVM and plenty of ports. It's a great performer, though low brightness levels and a so-so contrast ratio keep it short of top marks."
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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