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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prefer a larger screen and more vibrant colors for tasks like digital photo editing, the Gigabyte M32Q with its IPS panel would be a better fit, despite its higher price. However, if you're into competitive gaming and want a monitor with a higher refresh rate for smoother gameplay, the Innocn 27G1S, which is cheaper and has a VA panel, will serve you better. Keep in mind, the Gigabyte's stand adjustments and color accuracy can be advantageous for productivity, but the Innocn may offer clearer images with less ghosting for fast-paced games. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27G1S (VA).
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.7
8.0
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
5.0
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
93 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$270
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
5.8
6.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (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 M32Q (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 170Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 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 | 100.6 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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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