If affordability is a priority and you need a monitor that excels in productivity and offers very good gaming and media consumption experience, the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is a solid choice. However, the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) delivers unparalleled contrast and is exceptional for competitive gaming but comes at a higher cost and is not as suited for productivity or media due to its fair brightness and image clarity. The LG's superior contrast makes it ideal for print photo editing, and despite its higher price, it's a top pick for users who prioritize gaming performance over all else. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Good refresh rate
Very good text clarity
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2/10
9.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
5.4/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.9/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is only fair.
Cost
$730
$1,997
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) costs $1,997.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
8.3/10
7.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
200 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) to be very good for media consumption, while the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 27EQ850 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
"Thanks to the wide color gamut, games and videos will look even more vibrant than the standard wide gamut displays (such as LG’s Nano IPS with 98% DCI-P3 and ~90% Adobe RGB, for instance), especially when it comes to blue, cyan and green shades. All in all, if you want a 27″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with a mini LED FALD backlight, the Innocn 27M2V is currently the best model available."
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