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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharper image and work involving photo editing, the Gigabyte M28U with its higher resolution and excellent color accuracy is a better fit, at a higher cost. For competitive gaming, the Innocn 27G1S offers a higher refresh rate which is beneficial for fast-paced games, and it comes at a lower price. The Gigabyte M28U may not be the best for HDR gaming and media, while the Innocn 27G1S, despite its superior refresh rate, has lower resolution and color depth, making it less suitable for productivity and media consumption compared to the Gigabyte M28U. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.7
8.0
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
8.8
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.7
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for media consumption, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Cost
$470
$270
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.1
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Gigabyte M28U (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1228:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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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Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
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PC Gamer
Jacob Ridley | January 2022
"Fundamentally the M28U is an impressive 4K monitor; between the resolution, refresh rate, and IPS panel, it's a great all-rounder for the step up to 4K. Even beyond PC gaming, the inclusion of a HDMI 2.1 port offers 120Hz gaming for consoles, so it's quite the multi-faceted package for its price. Gigabyte has made no major sacrifice to tick all the checkboxes with the M28U."
Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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Notebook Check
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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