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Updated April 23, 2024·
If budget is a significant concern and you're looking for a monitor that offers a balance for both HDR gaming and media consumption, the Innocn 27M2U could be a suitable option for you. Its larger screen and high peak brightness make it good for those uses. However, if you're a competitive gamer who values fast response time and want a larger screen size, despite the price the ViewSonic XG321UG might be better, although it doesn't support HDR gaming as well. For productivity tasks requiring color accuracy for print photo editing, both are good choices, but the Innocn offers better image clarity. 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED)
- Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9
6.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
4.6
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
3.6 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48,144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.8
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
137 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is good.
Media Consumption
8.9
6.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
400 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
1400 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$425
$2,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) costs $2,300.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) 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 ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | ViewSonic XG321UG (IPS Mini LED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $2,300 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 32" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | Mini LED | |
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 | 400 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 1400 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | ||
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 3.6 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 | 8.4/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 137 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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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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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