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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a monitor with excellent image clarity, high brightness, and strong HDR performance for gaming and media consumption, the Innocn 27M2U is a solid choice, particularly if you're interested in a 4K resolution on a 27-inch screen. It offers great color accuracy, suitable for tasks like HDR video editing and print photo editing. However, for casual gaming, it might not be the best due to its limited refresh rate and lack of variable refresh rate support. On the other hand, the LG 34GN850B, despite being more expensive, provides a wider screen with an ultra-wide aspect ratio, which can be beneficial for productivity and immersive gaming with its higher refresh rate and support for variable refresh rate. Keep in mind, though, it lacks the peak brightness and color performance of the Innocn, making it less suitable for HDR content and high-end visual editing. 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 34GN850B (IPS)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
108 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.9
5.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
950:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
359 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
436 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$425
$750
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) costs $750.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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 34GN850B (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 34GN850B (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and LG 34GN850B (IPS) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 34GN850B (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | LG 34GN850B (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $750 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 34" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 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 | 950:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 359 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 436 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 6.2 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 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 108 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."
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TechSpot
Tim Schiesser | August 2020
"Mid-range 3440 x 1440 144Hz VA monitors are ~$500 to $600 these days. You are getting a much better product for the higher price of the LG, with faster response times and better colors (outside of the contrast ratio), but this is definitely a monitor that is reserved for those that want the best of the best and are willing to pay for it."
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