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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you're looking for a more affordable option that provides a very good gaming experience, the Innocn 27G1S is a strong choice with a higher refresh rate, making it suitable for fast-paced games, though it has lower image clarity compared to the LG. The LG 32GQ950, however, offers a sharper and larger screen ideal for productivity and media consumption with better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, although it comes at a premium price and has a lower refresh rate which might not be as optimal for competitive gaming. Both monitors have their own strengths, so your decision should align with whether your priority is gaming performance or professional-level image quality and workspace. 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 32GQ950 (IPS)
  • Very good for productivity
  • Good text clarity
  • Good image clarity

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

8.0
27G1S
32GQ950
4.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
5.8 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is poor.

Productivity

6.1
27G1S
32GQ950
8.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.

Media Consumption

6.0
27G1S
32GQ950
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for media consumption, though the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is somewhat better.

Cost

$270
27G1S
32GQ950
$930
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The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.

Digital Photo Editing

No
27G1S
32GQ950
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

6.3
27G1S
32GQ950
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
921:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
367 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1007 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.6 %
Matte
COATING
Semi-Gloss
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

No
27G1S
32GQ950
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
27G1S
32GQ950
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

No
27G1S
32GQ950
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Innocn 27G1S (VA)LG 32GQ950 (IPS)
Innocn 27G1S (VA)LG 32GQ950 (IPS)

GENERAL

Price
$270
$930
Screen Size
27"32"
Resolution
2560 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
LEDLED
Screen Sub-type
VAIPS
Local Dimming Zones
N/A32

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:1921:1
SDR Peak Brightness
300 nits367 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
300 nits1007 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
NoNo
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %99.5 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
5 ms5.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz20 - 160 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/107/10
Ghosting Score
8.2/108.1/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
108 PPI139 PPI
Coating
MatteSemi-Gloss
Text Clarity Score
7/107.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7/107.9/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
00
HDMI 2.1 Ports
22
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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