The INNOCN 32A6V, which is also known as the 32M2V-B, punches way above its price thanks to its jaw-dropping specifications and performance. It has an HDR1000 4K 144Hz IPS panel that’s great for games and entertainment, but it’s also equipped for productivity users. Let’s take a closer look to see if it’s a legitimate flagship killer or if everything the spec sheet says is fluff.
INNOCN 32A6V Specifications
- Screen Size: 32 Inches
- Resolution: 3840 x 2160 UHD
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Panel Technology: In-Plane Switching (IPS)
- Refresh Rate: 144Hz
- Response Time: 1ms
- Contrast Ratio: 1000:1
- Brightness: 600 cd/m2 (1000 cd/m2 Max)
- Built-in Speakers: (2 x 5 Watts)
- Stand: Height – Yes
- Stand: Tilt – Yes
- Stand: Swivel – Yes
- Stand: Pivot– No
- VESA Compatibility: Yes (100 x 100)
- Connectivity: DisplayPort 1.4 DSC x 1, HDMI 2.1 x 2, USB-C PD90W x 1, USB 2.0 x 2, USB-B 3.0 x 1, 3.5mm Jack x 1
- Dimensions With Stand (WxHxD): 28.61″ x 21.78″ x 10.89″
- Weight: 18.74 lbs
Design and Features
The INNOCN 32A6V has a simple design but distinct characteristics, like the massive air vents at the back and the discrete RGB lighting. The monitor has a matte black finish, so it looks sophisticated and unassuming. The screen has minimal bezels, so it doesn’t look bulky or clunky like the older models.
The unboxing isn’t a premium experience, but the device was adequately and neatly packaged. Assembly was easy and tool-free unlike with the other budget models. You have to pre-assemble the base and stand, then insert it into the main cabinet to lift it out properly and carefully.
We’re glad that you get every cable you will ever need with this monitor despite its lower pricing. It has a big power brick alongside the DisplayPort, HDMI 2.1, and USB-C cables, along with a USB-A to USB-B data cable. This is handy for users with multiple devices, so you won’t have to spend more to get them to work with it.
Please take note of the size of this model since it’s substantially bigger than your standard office or school display. It needs almost eleven inches of depth, but at least the base is hollow in the middle and evenly shaped. The monitor only weighs 18.74 pounds, but some care is still necessary when carrying it because of its size.
The INNOCN 32A6V looks and feels great, just like it was with the 27G1V, which offers 4K 144Hz but was also priced like a lower-tiered option. The plastics used are thick enough to resist flexing and cracking, plus the panels feel nice to the touch. The stand did have some wobble, but the adjustment mechanisms were firm and stable, so the screen wouldn’t sag.
One downside we saw on this model was its OSD buttons, which gave access to the monitor’s menus. It is not as clunky as the other menus we encountered, but it would have benefited from a more tactile joystick. It’s a minor inconvenience, but doing something like changing the RGB lighting’s color can take a minute.
The included stand offers tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments, so it is easy to align the screen to your preferred position. Its pivoting and swivel are limited, but it’s just enough to level it and prevent eye and neck strain. You can use VESA mounts, but that’s only necessary for multi-monitor setups or if desk space is limited.
The INNOCN 32A6V’s connectivity layout includes DisplayPort 1.4, two HDMI 2.1 slots, and a 90-watt USB-C port with DP Alt mode. You also get two USB 2.0 ports for accessories, a type-B upstream port, and a 3.5mm jack for headphones.
The monitor also has a pair of speakers with 5 watts of power to complete the lineup. They don’t sound full or powerful, but it is always nice to have an extra set. We still recommend using headphones or high-quality PC speakers to get more out of your setup.
Display and Performance
The INNOCN 32A6V boasts a 32-inch IPS panel with a 3840 x 2160 resolution, a 144Hz refresh rate, and a 1ms boosted response time. The backlight has a 600 cd/m2 typical output and a 1000 cd/m2 peak, but it goes down to 450 cd/m2 when its mini-LED feature is turned off. Its contrast is listed at 1000:1, but it’s HDR1000-certified, so it can exponentially expand that.
32-inch panels are more suited for 4K since the pixel density isn’t too tight, so it’s still easy to read, write, and browse. You don’t lose the sharpness and level of detail associated with 4K screens, so games and movies are still way better on it. You will need a powerful GPU to play games at 144Hz, but you won’t need the flagship card if you are willing to compromise in the graphics settings.
The INNOCN 32A6V did not have any issues running at its max output with G-Sync, but its local dimming was not active even if the HDR-Standard preset is the default. Activating it instantly improved contrast, with black shades looking deeper instead of grayish or washed out. Even a browser with the Netflix menu on display looked considerably better compared to an IPS Black panel.
Note that all of these improvements work on all video inputs, including the 90-watt USB-C port, since it runs DP Alternate mode. However, we still recommend using DP for PCs so you can leave the HDMI 2.1 slot for consoles and the USB-C port for a work laptop. We absolutely love that it has that kind of flexibility without costing too much.
The INNOCN 32A6V covers 100% of sRGB and Adobe RGB, plus 93% of DCI-P3a, for impressive vibrancy in any situation. Its default accuracy had a deltaE average of 0.94, so it’s already fantastic for editing work and content creation. Most users won’t have to do anything to it except activate its Local Dimming, which, as mentioned, doesn’t activate automatically.
Calibrating the monitor with our Calibrite Display Plus improved the dE average to 0.5, which is even better. The only adjustment we made was to lower the brightness, which was simply too high for comfortable viewing. The downside is that you will need to spend more if you don’t have a colorimeter, but that’s not entirely necessary since the default is already excellent.
The monitor’s backlight produced 474 cd/m2 at 100% in SDR, but it shot up to 1064 cd/m2 when its HDR mode was active. The monitor’s contrast reached 1049:1 in SDR, but it raised exponentially to a point where our colorimeter couldn’t read it. That’s excellent for games and movies, and it basically gets rid of the weakness of IPS in representing black shades and backgrounds.
Panel uniformity for the test sample wouldn’t be great if local dimming was turned off. The screen had a hotspot in the middle, but that disappeared once LD was turned on. There were no major backlight leaks as well, but that can vary with every unit made due to tolerances.
The INNOCN 32A6V’s pixel response time is fantastic since there were no signs of blurring or smudging in fast-paced scenes. We recommend leaving the overdrive at the Fast setting which was the default since it doesn’t add overshoot. We also recommend trying to keep the frame rate above 100 FPS to achieve this since dropping it below will make the overdrive need a boost.
The INNOCN 32A6V is compatible with FreeSync and G-Sync for tearing and stutter-free gaming. This is essential for 4K displays since they are quite demanding, making it harder to keep framerates stable. Its input lag sits at 4ms at 144Hz, so it is just as fast as the premium models out there.
Thoughts on the INNOCN 32A6V
The INNOCN 32A6V is a fantastic monitor for both gaming and professional use. Its HDR 1000 mini-LED capability enables impeccable contrast and HDR performance, plus its dead-accurate by default and when its calibrated. It has all the features we want in a future-proof display, so you are getting more for every dollar spent.
However, the major defect we found on it was the hotspot in the middle of the screen when local dimming was turned off. Note that this varies with every panel, although the minor things we dislike, like the OSD buttons, need a redesign. But overall, only an OLED panel will be better, but those are considerably more expensive.
Pros:
- Fantastic Color and HDR Performance
- Very Affordable for 144Hz 4K Mini-LED
- USB-C and HDMI 2.1 Included
- Improved Design with Better RGB LED Lighting
Cons:
- Uniformity Issues When Local Dimming is Off
- Clunky OSD Controls
About the Author: 
Paolo has been a gaming veteran since the golden days of Doom and Warcraft and has been building gaming systems for family, friends, and colleagues since junior high. High-performance monitors are one of his fixations; he believes that every citizen has the right to enjoy one. He has gone through several pieces of hardware in pursuit of every bit of performance gain, much to the dismay of his wallet. He now works with Monitornerds to scrutinize the latest gear and create reviews that accentuate the seldom-explained aspects of a PC monitor.
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