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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize HDR gaming and video editing, the Innocn 27M2U with its MiniLED panel will provide better contrast and color performance. It's also the better choice for productivity and media consumption due to its image clarity and USB power delivery feature. However, for casual and competitive gaming, the Gigabyte M28U might be preferable because of its higher refresh rate flexibility and VRR range, which leads to smoother gameplay. Keep in mind, the Gigabyte model may not deliver as vibrant HDR content. Both monitors have their strengths, so your decision should align with what activities you prioritize most. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M28U (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED).
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
6.1
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
65.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.7
5.1
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
7.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.8
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160 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 M28U (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
6.7
8.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1228:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
312 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
495 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$470
$425
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M28U (IPS) has a price of $470 and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) costs $425.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M28U (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 M28U (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 M28U (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 M28U (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M28U (IPS) and the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M28U (IPS) | Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$470 | $425 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 28" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 8 | 384 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1228:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 312 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 495 nits | 1000 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.7 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.7 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 160 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
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 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"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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