If you're primarily focused on productivity, the Innocn 32M2V with its MiniLED technology offers superior brightness and color volume, making it an excellent choice for tasks like digital photo editing. It's also suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption, providing a vibrant and detailed experience. However, it's more expensive. On the other hand, the LG 32UN650 comes at a lower price and provides a large, clear display with good contrast for everyday use and casual gaming; but its lower peak brightness and color gamut make it less ideal for high-end creative work and less impressive for HDR content. The LG may also have better viewing angles due to its IPS panel, making it suitable for multi-person viewing scenarios. If competitive gaming is a priority, consider looking for alternatives, as neither of these monitors excels in that area. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
Good for casual gaming
Best in class for productivity
Good brightness
Very good color volume
Good response time
Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
Very good contrast
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.6/10
6.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
78.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.6/10
3.8/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
8.3 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
11.8 ms
48 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
20 - 165 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
Yes
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Productivity
9.7/10
8.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
139 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
7.8/10
7.1/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
3229:1
600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
298 nits
1200 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
373 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption, though the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Cost
$800
$500
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $800 and the LG 32UN650 (IPS) costs $500.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
No
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED) and the LG 32UN650 (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."
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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