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Updated April 11, 2024·
If affordability is a priority and you desire strong performance across gaming, media consumption, and photo editing, the Innocn 27M2V (IPS Mini LED) is a compelling option. It provides sharp image quality, good color depth, and high brightness levels, suitable for HDR gaming and media. However, the LG 38WN95C (IPS) offers a larger, ultra-wide screen with a different aspect ratio, which can boost productivity by offering more screen real estate, although it might not match the Innocn in HDR performance or contrast. If you value an expansive workspace and can invest more, the LG might be worth considering. 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 38WN95C (IPS)
- The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2
6.1
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
94.1 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
4.5
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
7.1 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.9
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
111 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
8.3
6.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 1600
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
898:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
477 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
692 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$730
$950
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) costs $950.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 38WN95C (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) | LG 38WN95C (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$730 | $950 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 38" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 1600 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | 4 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1098:1 | 898:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 790 nits | 477 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1175 nits | 692 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | No | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.3 ms | 7.1 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 20 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 111 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | January 2024
"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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