If you're looking for a monitor that provides excellent brightness and is well-suited for HDR gaming and video editing, the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is a solid midrange choice that won't break the bank. It offers a larger screen resolution, which can enhance your media consumption and productivity tasks. However, if you prioritize the absolute best contrast and color, and are into competitive gaming, the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED, despite its higher price, would be superior, thanks to its phenomenal response times and color depth, though it has a lower resolution and less bright screen. 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
Best in class brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.1/10
9.6/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is poor.
Productivity
9.8/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.9/10
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are both very good for media consumption, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$425
$900
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (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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