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Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and exceptional contrast for immersive gaming and movie-watching experiences, the MSI W-OLED might be the better option despite its higher price. However, if you value higher resolution for detailed images and productivity tasks, coupled with good all-around performance and a significant cost saving, the Innocn IPS MiniLED would be a smart choice. The Innocn also offers a high brightness level, making it suitable for HDR content, and its high refresh rate is beneficial for gaming. Keep in mind, though, for tasks requiring the utmost color accuracy, such as professional photo editing, both monitors are suitable, but specific color gamut coverage may vary. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Very good brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
8.2
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
80.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good.
Productivity
9.9
2.7
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
164 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
8.3
5.4
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3440 x 1440
1098:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
1175 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$730
$1,700
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $730 and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) costs $1,700.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.9
5.9
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
48 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
790 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
275 nits
The MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) and Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) are suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Innocn 27M2V (IPS MiniLED) | MSI 45GS96QB (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$730 | $1,700 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 45" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3440 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 1152 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1098:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 790 nits | 275 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 | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.3 % | Unknown | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8.3 ms | 0.03 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 48 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 164 PPI | ||
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 1.4/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
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 | 2 | |
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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