If excellent image quality and high dynamic range for HDR gaming and media consumption are priorities, and you frequently edit digital or print photos, the Innocn 32M2V will serve you well, despite its higher price. However, if you're focused on competitive gaming with faster refresh rates and lower response times, and can forgo superior HDR and color accuracy, the LG 32GP850 is suitable and more cost-efficient. For general productivity and casual gaming, both monitors perform well, but the Innocn excels in image clarity, which could be advantageous for detailed work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Good for media consumption
Good text clarity
Good image clarity
Good contrast
Very good color volume
Advantages of the LG 32GP850 (IPS)
Good refresh rate
Very good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.6/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
95.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Productivity
9.7/10
5.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
93 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
5.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1037:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
430 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$800
$600
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $800 and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) costs $600.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32GP850 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
4.6/10
4.8/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
180Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
6.2 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 180 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
412 nits
The LG 32GP850 (IPS) and Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32GP850 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 32GP850 (IPS) compare to other monitors
"Whlie not perfect, the Innocn 32M2V is an excellent HDR gaming monitor if you want a 32″ 4K high refresh rate display – just make sure you’re familiar with all its flaws. If you’ve been waiting for a 32″ 4K high refresh rate gaming monitor with proper HDR support, the Innocn 32M2V is the first model available at a reasonable price."
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