If you prioritize competitive gaming and have a larger budget, the Innocn 27G1S offers a larger screen and higher refresh rate which can provide a smoother gaming experience. However, its overall image quality and color performance are not ideal for serious HDR gaming or high-end media consumption. On the other hand, the Lenovo G24-20 is more affordable and while it has a smaller screen and lower refresh rate, making it less suited for competitive gaming, it features an IPS panel which generally offers better color accuracy and viewing angles, better suited for productivity and casual gaming. Neither monitor excels in HDR video editing or print photo editing due to their limited color performance and brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Very good response time
Advantages of the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS)
The Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27G1S (VA).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.3/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for casual gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
5.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.1/10
4.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
92 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for productivity, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
5.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair for media consumption, while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$195
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) costs $195.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the Lenovo G24-20 (IPS) 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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