If budget is a major concern, the Innocn 27G1S offers a solid performance at a midrange price, particularly good for casual gaming with a high refresh rate. However, if you're seeking an exceptional viewing experience and your finances allow, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 has superior image quality, with vibrant colors and deep contrasts that excel in HDR gaming and media consumption, thanks to its OLED technology. Keep in mind that though the Samsung is excellent for immersive gaming and watching videos, it is less ideal for tasks that demand accurate color reproduction for professional photo or video editing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27G1S (VA)
Very good for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Good image clarity
Best in class contrast
Best in class color volume
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.3/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.5 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
8.0/10
5.2/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
175Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.9 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 175 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.0/10
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
241 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
456 nits
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Cost
$270
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) costs $1,500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-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 Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
6.1/10
5.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27G1S (VA) to be only fair for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) is poor.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the Samsung Odyssey OLED G8 G85SB (QD-OLED) 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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