The Innocn 48Q1V OLED gaming monitor is a unique and impressive addition to the world of gaming displays.
Who Is This For?
Fans of RGB will appreciate the 14" long LED strips built-in on each side of its back panel.
The monitor also comes equipped with two built-in speakers that are surprisingly powerful.
It’s also VESA mountable if you want to ditch its included stand and save some desk space.
However, this is large, and its high-end features come at a cost.
It’s also the perfect size to double as a 4KTV too.
USB-C
The Innocn 48Q1V OLED gaming monitor’s USB-C port is one of its standout features.
It supports 65W charging and 120Hz.
Installation
Setting up the Innocn 48 was a breeze.
I kept the monitor in its protective Styrofoam while doing this.
The monitor has a built-in adjustable arm.
The base connects to the arm using large screws at the bottom.
Additionally, the monitor comes with an integrated power supply unit, keeping things clean and tidy.
Built-in Speakers
The monitor comes with surprisingly impressive 2.1 speakers.
It consists of two 10W mids and a single 20W bass.
These speakers had plenty of power and can get very loud while still retaining detail without any distortion.
I rarely had the volume set higher than 40.
While the gray fabric matches its gray metal stand, it still looks odd on a monitor.
More importantly, I found it quite difficult to find a good spot to place it.
One of my favorite desks has a built-in shelf above it.
Had these speakers not been so large, the monitor would have just barely fit under my shelves.
Remote
A remote is included with your purchase, but it’s quite underwhelming.
But the all-plastic and lightweight build feels cheap and is slow to register inputs.
The Innocn 48Q1V is VESA compatible and comes with a 200 x 200 VESA bracket in the box.
I played several hours of Overwatch 2 as well as League of Legends.
With a powerful enough PC, hitting 130FPS and higher feels incredible.
With 178-degree viewing angles, the monitor delivers consistent and accurate colors from almost any angle.
16:9 vs Ultrawide: Which Should You Choose?
Yet Neo G9 measures a mere 13.5 inches tallnearly half that of the Innocn’s 25 inches.
And so the Neo G9 has been much easier to add to smaller desks, in my experience.
In contrast, an ultra-wide monitor will have large black borders, which can be very annoying.
I frequently thought the monitor hadn’t registered my input or was off.
Similarly, the Innocn is very quick to go to sleep when it doesn’t detect an input.
I had a loose HDMI cable and the monitor almost instantly decided to sleep.
Another limitation is its connectivity and (lack of) smart features.
How Does the 48Q1V Compare to Other 48" Monitors?
In the wider gaming monitor market, the 48" category is relatively new, so competition is sparse.
The LG 48GQ900 is another notable option, with a slightly lower maximum 120Hz refresh rate.
