If budget is a concern and you want a monitor that excels in productivity and is great for HDR video editing or print photo editing due to higher brightness and contrast levels, then the Innocn 27M2U would be a suitable choice. On the other hand, if you are willing to invest in superior image quality with deep blacks and excellent contrast for HDR gaming and media consumption, and if image clarity for digital photo editing is paramount, the LG 27EP950 could be worth the premium cost. Neither are ideal for competitive gaming due to lower refresh rates, but both will provide a very good experience for casual gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Productivity
9.8/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.9/10
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good.
Cost
$425
$3,000
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.1/10
5.4/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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