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Updated April 22, 2024·

If budget is a concern and you enjoy competitive gaming, the Gigabyte M27Q-X offers a high refresh rate and good response time, making it a solid choice. However, for a more immersive experience in HDR gaming and media, the Innocn 32Q1U with its higher resolution and superior contrast could be worth the extra investment. The Innocn also excels in tasks related to photo editing, with a larger color gamut. Keep in mind that the Gigabyte might be more versatile for productivity due to its refresh rate features, while the Innocn's focus on image quality makes it less suitable for competitive gaming. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)
  • Very good for competitive gaming
  • Very good refresh rate
  • Good text clarity
Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

6.5
M27Q-X
32Q1U
9.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
73.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

8.0
M27Q-X
32Q1U
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
6.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.1 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is poor.

Media Consumption

6.1
M27Q-X
32Q1U
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1088:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
459 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
540 nits
508 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is only fair.

Cost

$365
M27Q-X
32Q1U
$1,000
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The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) has a price of $365 and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) costs $1,000.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
M27Q-X
32Q1U
Yes
The Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Key similarities

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Productivity

6.5
M27Q-X
32Q1U
6.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) are both only fair for productivity.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
M27Q-X
32Q1U
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
M27Q-X
32Q1U
No
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
M27Q-X
32Q1U
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS) and the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
Gigabyte M27Q-X (IPS)Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$365
$1,000
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSW-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1088:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
459 nits540 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
508 nitsUnknown
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
100.1 %Unknown

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
6.8 ms0.1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
20 - 240 HzN/A
Strobing / BFI
YesNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/105/10
Ghosting Score
8/1010/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
109 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
7/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
22
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
01

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Zachery Cuevas | August 2022
"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."

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