With the 39G1R, INNOCN created an interesting gaming monitor for those looking for a very large screen that costs as little as possible. For $450 (€569 in Europe), you're getting a massive 39-inch curved monitor that seems like it was purposefully built for lower-specced gaming rigs, which aren't going to struggle with its 2560x1440 native resolution. The built-in VA panel has a 165 Hz refresh rate and subtle yet welcome 3000R curvature.

Of course, combining such a large screen diagonal with the aforementioned 1440p resolution results in a low pixel density of a mere 76.29 PPI. That translates into a below-average image sharpness, which is particularly noticeable when working with documents, graphic design, or even browsing the Web. For gaming and video, the low pixel density is much less of an issue, to the point where many of us won't even be bothered with it, especially when the game is flying at 150 or more frames per second. In terms of gaming performance, the INNOCN 39G1R boasts a very low input lag and adaptive synchronization support (as long as you stay within the 48-165 Hz/FPS range). You also get quick access to useful virtual crosshairs by using the integrated four-way joystick. What's less than stellar is the response time; even with overdrive set to its best available setting, Middle, the perceived pixel response time is still 14.72 ms on average, so you can expect to spot some occasional smearing when viewing fast-paced action in darker environments. This is an inherent drawback of VA panel technology, and there's really not much that can be done to completely avoid it.

Instead of rehashing everything else I already covered in great detail throughout this review, I'd like to point out the following: if you're looking for a huge gaming monitor for your midrange or lower-end gaming PC, and your budget is tight, you'll likely happily ignore all of the drawbacks of the INNOCN 39G1R listed above. However, I urge you to seriously think about the first entry in my cons list: the glossy panel coating. This is one of those things that could completely ruin your experience and render the monitor almost useless. If your room is filled with a lot of natural light during the day, if you have large windows behind your back, or if you like to use artificial lighting at nighttime, you're going to have a bad time with the 39G1R. This monitor is made for "true" gaming dens; rooms where the shades are always down, and a lot of the action happens after sunset. It's a weird niche to position your monitor in, but I guess INNOCN knew what it was getting itself into when it decided to give its monstrous 39-inch panel a mirror-like finish.