If high-quality images and color accuracy are important to you, the Innocn 27M2V with its MiniLED technology is better for HDR gaming and media consumption, as well as digital and print photo editing. It offers a higher screen resolution for sharper images. However, if you prioritize a larger screen and a higher refresh rate for smoother competitive gaming experiences, the LG 32GQ850 is a better fit. The tradeoff here is that the LG's image and color performance is not as strong as the Innocn for productivity tasks like photo editing. Both monitors offer adjustable stands and similar connectivity options, but your decision should be based on whether you prioritize visual quality or gaming performance. 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 32GQ850 (IPS)
Very good refresh rate
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
5.2/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
260Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 260 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GQ850 (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 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.3/10
5.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
150 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
600 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is poor.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Cost
$730
$718
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the LG 32GQ850 (IPS) costs $718.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GQ850 (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 32GQ850 (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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