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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a large, sharp display for productivity or media consumption and are willing to pay more, the Gigabyte M32UC with its higher brightness and larger screen could be beneficial despite its slower response time. However, if competitive gaming is your focus, the Innocn 27G1S, though smaller, offers a much higher refresh rate, making it excellent for fast-paced games at a lower cost. Neither is the best choice for HDR gaming and media, but for casual gaming and regular use, the Gigabyte might offer a more immersive experience, while the Innocn is better suited for fast gaming action. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
Advantages of the Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3
6.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
85.4 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
96.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
8.0
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is poor.
Productivity
9.6
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is best in class for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
7.3
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
2776:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
500 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
506 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$550
$270
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Gigabyte M32UC (VA) has a price of $550 and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) costs $270.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32UC (VA) and the Innocn 27G1S (VA) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32UC (VA) | Innocn 27G1S (VA) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$550 | $270 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | VA | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 160Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 2776:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 506 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 | 95.8 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.7 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 | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 108 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
Shopping
Gigabyte M32UC (VA)
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Tom's Hardware
Christian Eberle | December 2022
"The Gigabyte M32UC is a terrific value. For around $600, you get a full-featured 4K gaming monitor with top-shelf video processing, a colorful bright image and a form factor suited for both work and play."
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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