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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-quality graphics for HDR gaming and media consumption without spending as much, the Innocn 27M2U is an excellent choice, but if you're a competitive gamer or need smooth motion with variable refresh rate support, the Innocn 27M2V, despite being pricier, offers a better gaming experience. The 27M2U is better for productivity tasks due to its higher static contrast and peak brightness, whereas the 27M2V provides a more versatile package with better overall performance, particularly in motion handling, making it worth the extra investment for some users. Both are suitable for high-quality photo editing and have similar screen resolutions and sizes. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
- Very good contrast
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.9
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.3 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.9
8.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$425
$730
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) costs $730.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.9
8.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1098:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
790 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1175 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
80.2 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Productivity
9.8
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
164 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both best in class for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $730 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 384 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1098:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 790 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1175 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99.3 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8.3 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 164 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | January 2024
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
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