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Updated April 12, 2024·
If budget is a priority and you're interested in casual gaming or needing a high refresh rate for smoother motion, the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is a cost-effective choice. However, if you value the highest visual quality, especially for HDR gaming or print photo editing, and are willing to invest more, the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) with its superior contrast and color depth would be the superior option. Keep in mind, the LG's lower refresh rate may not be ideal for competitive gaming. Both have their strengths, so consider what's most important for your use case. 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 27EQ850 (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
Casual Gaming
6.3
9.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
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
200 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$270
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.1
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 27EQ850 (W-OLED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27G1S (VA) | LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $1,997 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 200 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5 ms | 1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.2/10 | 9.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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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