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Updated April 11, 2024·

If budget is a concern and you engage in casual gaming, the Innocn 27G1S with its higher refresh rate and very good competitive gaming performance can be a compelling option. However, if you prioritize image quality for activities like HDR gaming and media consumption, and are willing to invest more, the LG 27EP950 offers superior color depth and image clarity due to its OLED panel, though it is not the best for gaming due to a lower refresh rate. Neither monitor is particularly well-suited for productivity tasks where text clarity is paramount, but the LG's higher screen resolution will offer sharper images. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
  • Very good for competitive gaming
  • Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Good for media consumption
  • Very good image clarity
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

6.3
27G1S
27EP950
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

8.0
27G1S
27EP950
5.4
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is poor.

Productivity

6.1
27G1S
27EP950
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.

Media Consumption

6.0
27G1S
27EP950
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.

Cost

$270
27G1S
27EP950
$3,000
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The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
27G1S
27EP950
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Key similarities

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Digital Photo Editing

No
27G1S
27EP950
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
27G1S
27EP950
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
27G1S
27EP950
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Innocn 27G1S (VA)LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Innocn 27G1S (VA)LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$270
$3,000
Screen Size
27"27"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
VAW-OLED
Refresh Rate
240Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
300 nits250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
300 nitsN/A
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoYes
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
5 ms1 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 HzN/A
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/105/10
Ghosting Score
8.2/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI163 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
7/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/108/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
01
HDMI 2.1 Ports
20
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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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