If budget is a concern and you're after sharper text and image clarity for productivity or high dynamic range for HDR gaming and media consumption, the Innocn 27M2U provides those at a lower price. However, if you are an enthusiast seeking top-tier contrast and color depth for tasks like digital photo editing or competitive gaming which benefits from a higher refresh rate, the Pixio PX277 OLED Max may be worth the additional investment, albeit with a lower resolution impacting productivity uses. Keep in mind, though, that the Pixio may be less suitable for tasks where higher brightness levels are desired. 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
Very good color volume
Advantages of the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9/10
9.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
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
98.8 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.1/10
9.7/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1000 nits
The Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8/10
5.9/10
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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.9/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 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 Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Cost
$425
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) costs $700.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the Pixio PX277 OLED Max (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"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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