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Updated April 12, 2024·
If vibrant colors and high dynamic range for video editing or HDR gaming are priorities, the Innocn 27M2U with its MiniLED technology offers excellent brightness and color accuracy, making it suitable for creative work and immersive entertainment. However, for those more focused on competitive gaming, the LG 27GP83B offers a higher refresh rate and features aimed at reducing motion blur, providing a smoother gaming experience. The LG's strengths in gaming come at the expense of lower resolution and less impressive color performance compared to the Innocn. For everyday productivity and image clarity, the Innocn's higher resolution would be more beneficial. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 27GP83B (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.6 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.8 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
The LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
109 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
807:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
365 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
472 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$425
$389
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) costs $389.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP83B (IPS) 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 LG 27GP83B (IPS) 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 27GP83B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 27GP83B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | LG 27GP83B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $389 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 384 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 807:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 365 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 472 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 101.4 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 20 - 180 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | Yes | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 109 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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."
LG 27GP83B (IPS)
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Paolo Reva | July 2021
"The LG 27GP83B-B offers today’s sweet spot in gaming specs and capabilities in a well-designed premium package. It’s the first 1440p upgrade over the previous releases such as the LG 27GL83A-B with improvements in image quality thanks to its Nano IPS panel."
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