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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you're interested in casual or competitive gaming, the Innocn 27G1S with its higher refresh rate and quicker response will serve you well. However, for tasks requiring color accuracy, such as digital photo editing, the LG UltraFine 5K with its superior text quality and higher resolution offers a crisp, detailed image that's ideal for productivity and media consumption, though it lacks gaming-centric features like a high refresh rate. The LG's price is higher, so it's best for professionals needing exceptional image clarity and those who can benefit from its larger color gamut and depth. 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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Very good for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
5.0
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
6.1
8.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
7.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$270
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.3
6.0
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27G1S (VA) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 240Hz | 60Hz | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.2/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 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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