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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize high-resolution work such as digital photo editing or desire extremely clear text for productivity, the LG UltraFine 5K with its larger screen resolution could be worth its premium price. However, for a balance between price and performance, including better gaming due to a higher refresh rate, HDR content, and good color accuracy, the Innocn 27M2V is a more cost-effective choice. The trade-off with the Innocn is lower resolution, but it still has excellent overall image quality, which suffices for most uses, including casual gaming and media consumption. Choose the LG if resolution is paramount for your tasks, otherwise, the Innocn offers a well-rounded experience at a better value. 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 contrast
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
- Good response time
Advantages of the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS)
- Best in class text clarity
- Best in class image clarity
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2
6.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for casual gaming, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.0
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
14.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.9
8.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
218 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
8.3
7.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
5120 x 2880
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1200:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
500 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Glossy
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is good.
Cost
$730
$1,179
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) costs $1,179.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (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 UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) | LG UltraFine 5K 27MD5KL (IPS) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$730 | $1,179 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 5120 x 2880 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1098:1 | 1200:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 790 nits | 500 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1175 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 14 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | N/A | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | 218 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Glossy | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 10/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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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