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Updated April 23, 2024·
If you prioritize a sharp, high-resolution image for HDR gaming and media consumption, and also need strong performance for print photo editing, the midrange-priced Innocn 27M2U with its MiniLED panel is a solid choice, particularly at a lower price point than the MSI monitor. On the other hand, if you value an extremely wide color gamut, outstanding contrast, and high brightness, particularly for digital photo editing, plus the immersive experience of a large ultrawide screen, the premium-priced MSI MPG 491CQP would be excellent, despite its higher cost. Keep in mind, the MSI's larger size and format may not be as suitable for productivity due to the lower pixels per inch and more moderate text clarity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
Advantages of the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9
9.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Productivity
9.8
5.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 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 MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.9
9.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$425
$1,100
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) costs $1,100.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.5
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-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 MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | MSI MPG 491CQP (QD-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $1,100 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 49" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | QD-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 384 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | Unknown | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 146 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 144 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 | 10/10 | |
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 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 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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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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