If you prioritize exceptional image clarity and high dynamic range for tasks like digital photo editing or HDR gaming and media consumption, the Innocn 27M2V with its Mini LED technology will serve you well, albeit at a higher cost. However, if you're a competitive gamer seeking a larger screen and appreciate faster response times to reduce ghosting, along with variable refresh rate support for smooth gameplay, the more affordable LG 32GP850 is a solid choice, though it won't match the Innocn’s performance in image quality and brightness for creative work or media enjoyment. Choose the Innocn for superior visual quality in productivity and entertainment, or opt for the LG if gaming performance and budget-friendliness are your top concerns. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Very good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Very good for media consumption
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good contrast
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
4.8/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.9/10
5.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.3/10
5.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$730
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) 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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