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Updated April 11, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority and saving money is important, the Innocn 27G1S with its higher refresh rate might be the better option for you; just note that it's not as well-suited for tasks that require color accuracy, such as digital photo editing. However, if you value better color performance and image clarity for tasks like productivity and casual gaming, and are willing to spend a bit more, the LG 27GP850 with its IPS panel and higher color depth can provide a more vibrant and accurate display, although it has a slightly lower refresh rate which could be a drawback for fast-paced gaming. Neither monitor is ideal for HDR gaming and media consumption due to their limited peak brightness and color volume. 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 Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the LG 27GP850 (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
6.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$270
$389
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.3
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.1
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GP850 (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
5.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for media consumption, while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27G1S (VA) | LG 27GP850 (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 180Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.2/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
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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Innocn 27G1S (VA)
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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."
LG 27GP850 (IPS)
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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."
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