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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're on a budget and need a monitor mostly for casual gaming and some productivity, the Innocn 27G1S (VA) offers a solid experience without a hefty price tag. However, if you're a serious gamer or want superior image and color quality, especially for HDR gaming and media consumption, consider investing in the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED). While more expensive, its superior contrast and color depth will enhance your visual experience. Keep in mind, though, that the LG's higher price might not justify the cost if your primary activities don't benefit from its advanced display features. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has no clear advantages over the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED).
Advantages of the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for competitive gaming
- Good for media consumption
- Good image clarity
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.3
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
72.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0
9.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.5 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
196 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
636 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$270
$650
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) costs $650.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GS95QE (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 LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.1
5.8
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for productivity, while the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27G1S (VA) | LG 27GS95QE (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $650 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | W-OLED | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 240Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 196 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 636 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5 ms | 0.5 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.2/10 | 9.8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
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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