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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and wider color gamut for tasks like digital photo editing, the LG 38WN95C with its IPS panel might be worth the higher price. However, if you're focused on casual and competitive gaming while trying to save money, the Innocn 27G1S with its very good refresh rate and VA panel could provide a satisfying experience at a midrange price, although it won't offer the same level of image clarity or color accuracy for professional photo editing. The LG's higher price also gets you a monitor that is better suited to productivity due to its larger screen and better text quality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.5
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$270
$950
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.3
6.1
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
Productivity
6.1
6.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for productivity.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.2
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27G1S (VA) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.2/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7.2/10 | |
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 | 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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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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