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Updated April 11, 2024·
If cost is a major concern and casual gaming, along with general productivity and media consumption, are your main activities, the Innocn 27M2U could be the better choice—it offers a very good experience at a midrange price. However, if you're a competitive gamer or require a monitor with variable refresh rate capabilities, along with a slightly brighter display for HDR content, and you don't mind spending more, the Nubia RedMagic GM001J would be a worthwhile investment. Keep in mind that while both monitors perform well for watching videos and everyday tasks, the Innocn is less suited for fast-paced gaming due to its lower refresh rate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has no clear advantages over the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED).
Advantages of the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for casual gaming
- Good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9
8.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
6.0
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
160Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 160 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Cost
$425
$699
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) costs $699.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8
10.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both best in class for productivity.
Media Consumption
8.9
8.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1300 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are both very good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $699 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | MiniLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 384 | 1152 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1000 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1300 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 99 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 48 - 160 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 7/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
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 | 1 | |
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."
Nubia RedMagic GM001J (IPS MiniLED)
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | June 2023
"The Redmagic GM001J is one of the best mini LED gaming monitors currently available thanks to its exceptional color gamut, fast response time and 1152-zone FALD."
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