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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you prioritize a larger screen size and high static contrast for an immersive HDR gaming and media consumption experience, the Innocn 32Q1U offers these advantages at a more affordable price, but its overall image clarity and text quality are not as sharp. On the other hand, the LG 27EP950, while more expensive, provides exceptional image clarity, making it better suited for digital photo editing and tasks requiring high attention to detail. For competitive gaming, neither of these monitors is ideal due to their lower refresh rates. Both offer OLED technology which generally means deeper blacks and vibrant colors for enjoyable viewing, but keep in mind that OLEDs might be more prone to burn-in over time. Choose based on whether you prioritize screen size and price (Innocn) or better image clarity for detail-oriented work (LG). Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for media consumption
  • Good brightness
Advantages of the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
  • Very good image clarity

Key differences

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Competitive Gaming

4.7
32Q1U
27EP950
5.4
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
1.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
N/A
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
The LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is somewhat better.

Media Consumption

9.5
32Q1U
27EP950
7.9
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is good.

Cost

$1,000
32Q1U
27EP950
$3,000
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$500

$1,000

$1,500

$2,000

$2,500

$3,000

$3,500

$4,000

The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) costs $3,000.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
32Q1U
27EP950
No
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for digital photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
32Q1U
27EP950
No
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) is not suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Casual Gaming

9.7
32Q1U
27EP950
9.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
250 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
N/A
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
99.0 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both best in class for casual gaming.

Productivity

6.8
32Q1U
27EP950
6.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are both only fair for productivity.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
32Q1U
27EP950
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

No
32Q1U
27EP950
No
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

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How the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and the LG 27EP950 (W-OLED) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)
Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)LG 27EP950 (W-OLED)

GENERAL

Price
$1,000
$3,000
Screen Size
32"27"
Resolution
3840 x 21603840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDOLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDW-OLED
Refresh Rate
60Hz60Hz

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:1Inf:1
SDR Peak Brightness
540 nits250 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
UnknownN/A
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
Unknown99 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.1 ms1 ms
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
5/105/10
Ghosting Score
10/109.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
139 PPI163 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
6.9/106.9/10
Image Clarity Score
7.9/108/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
00
HDMI 2.0 Ports
21
HDMI 2.1 Ports
00
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
10

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