If you're seeking a monitor that excels in HDR gaming and media consumption with high brightness and contrast levels, the Innocn 27M2V is suitable, though it's pricier. For digital photo editing and productivity with an ultrawide vertical resolution, the LG DualUp 28MQ780 offers a unique aspect ratio at a lower cost, but it isn't the best choice for HDR or competitive gaming due to its lower refresh rate and brightness. Choose the Innocn for superb HDR and gaming performance or the LG for cost savings and a specialized productivity layout. 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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS)
The LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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
2560 x 2880
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
98.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
5.9/10
4.9/10
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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.9/10
7.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is good.
Media Consumption
8.3/10
6.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 2880
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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is only fair.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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 DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$730
$700
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) costs $700.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG DualUp 28MQ780 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG DualUp 28MQ780 (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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