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Updated April 11, 2024·

If you prioritize gaming, particularly fast-paced or competitive gaming, the LG 27GP850 provides a higher refresh rate with variable refresh rate support, meaning smoother gameplay and less motion blur. However, if you are more concerned with media consumption and HDR performance, the Innocn 27M2U offers superior brightness and better HDR capabilities. The LG model could be more budget-friendly but may fall short for HDR content and media. The Innocn has better overall image quality and is more suitable for tasks that require accurate color reproduction, such as photo editing, but will cost you more. 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 27GP850 (IPS)
  • Good refresh rate
  • Very good response time

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

7.9
27M2U
27GP850
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 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.

Competitive Gaming

5.1
27M2U
27GP850
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 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.

Productivity

9.8
27M2U
27GP850
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 27GP850 (IPS) is only fair.

Media Consumption

8.9
27M2U
27GP850
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 27GP850 (IPS) is poor.

Cost

$425
27M2U
27GP850
$389
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The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) costs $389.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
27M2U
27GP850
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

No
27M2U
27GP850
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is suitable for digital photo editing.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
27M2U
27GP850
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
27M2U
27GP850
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.

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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 27GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)LG 27GP850 (IPS)
Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)LG 27GP850 (IPS)

GENERAL

Price
$425
$389
Screen Size
27"27"
Resolution
3840 x 21602560 x 1440
Screen Type
MiniLEDLED
Screen Sub-type
IPSIPS
Local Dimming Zones
384N/A

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
1000:1807:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits365 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits472 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesNo
sRGB Color Gamut
99 %101.4 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
8 ms6.8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
N/A20 - 180 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoYes
Persistence Blur Score
5/107.3/10
Ghosting Score
7.6/108/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
163 PPI109 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
8/107/10
Image Clarity Score
8/107/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
22
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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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 27GP850 (IPS)

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Tim Schiesser | May 2021
"In my opinion, the LG 27GP850 is the best in its class from the monitors I've tested, with the combination of great response times and a functional sRGB mode pushing it over the edge. It's generally worth the price premium and its overall balance of features with few weak areas makes it a monitor you won't be disappointed to have."

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