If you prioritize gaming, particularly in HDR, and photo editing, the Innocn 27M2V's higher brightness and color accuracy make it a superior choice despite its higher cost. The LG 34WQ73A, with its wider screen and 21:9 aspect ratio, could be more suitable for multitasking and productivity at a lower price point, but it falls short in gaming and media consumption due to its lower refresh rate and lack of HDR support. If your work involves print photo editing or color-critical tasks, the Innocn's wider color gamut and better overall image clarity could justify the higher expense. 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
Good refresh rate
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Very good contrast
Very good brightness
Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 34WQ73A (IPS)
The LG 34WQ73A (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
3.8/10
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
10.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.9/10
6.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.3/10
5.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
300 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$730
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) costs $400.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 34WQ73A (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 34WQ73A (IPS) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 34WQ73A (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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