If budget is a concern and you engage in a mix of activities, the Innocn 27G1S (VA) offers a solid performance for the price, especially for casual gaming and general use. However, for a higher investment, the KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) will provide a significantly better experience for competitive gaming and media consumption due to its superior contrast and color depth. The KTC model is also the better choice if HDR gaming and accurate color reproduction for tasks like digital photo editing are important to you. Keep in mind, the KTC's OLED panel might be susceptible to burn-in with static images, so it's less ideal for static productivity tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED).
Advantages of the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class contrast
Very good brightness
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.3/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
97.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
9.6/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
The KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good.
Productivity
6.1/10
2.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$270
$800
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
6.0/10
5.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
700 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for media consumption, while the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the KTC KTC G27P6 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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