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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you're looking for a cost-effective option with a solid performance for casual and competitive gaming due to its higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support, the Innocn 27G1S is a strong choice. However, the ViewSonic XG321UG, while more expensive, offers better overall image quality, higher resolution, and superior color accuracy which makes it more suitable for tasks that demand high detail such as photo editing and enjoying HDR content. Keep in mind, though, for competitive gaming, the higher resolution and image quality of the ViewSonic won't necessarily provide an advantage and its lower refresh rate could be a disadvantage. 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Good for productivity
- Good text clarity
- Good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
8.0
4.6
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is very good for competitive gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is poor.
Productivity
6.1
7.9
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
108 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good for productivity, while the Innocn 27G1S (VA) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.0
6.7
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for media consumption, though the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$270
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) has a price of $270 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27G1S (VA) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
6.3
6.4
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
300 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
96.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) and Innocn 27G1S (VA) are both only fair for casual gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27G1S (VA) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27G1S (VA) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$270 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | Mini LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 300 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5 ms | 3.6 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 48,144 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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