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
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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
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
4.7/10
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
6.1/10
8.1/10
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
6.0/10
6.6/10
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
$930
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) costs $930.
Digital Photo Editing
No
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
Casual Gaming
6.3/10
6.2/10
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
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
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
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
"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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