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Updated April 12, 2024·
If exceptional image clarity and color accuracy are crucial, especially for print photo editing or HDR video editing, the Apple Pro Display XDR might be the right choice, despite its premium price. It offers a larger screen size and superior brightness which enhances HDR gaming and media consumption. However, for a balance of good color accuracy, gaming, and general productivity, the Sony M9 provides a fair refresh rate with variable refresh rate support, better suited for casual and some competitive gaming at a typically lower price, although it's less optimal for tasks requiring the widest color gamuts and highest brightness levels. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD)
- Very good for media consumption
- Excellent text clarity
- Excellent image clarity
- Best in class brightness
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good response time
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
3.9
5.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
20.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.1
7.5
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is very good for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Cost
$4,999
$800
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) has a price of $4,999 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.8
7.3
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1600 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
1600 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
98.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both good for casual gaming.
Productivity
9.8
9.6
6016 x 3384
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
216 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both best in class for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Pro Display XDR (IPS FALD) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$4,999 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 6016 x 3384 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 576 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1600 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 94.3 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 20 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 216 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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PC Mag
Chris Stobing | February 2020
"Apple's Pro Display XDR provides exceptional color accuracy and build quality at a price that's quite competitive with those of reference-grade pro monitors. It's exquisite enough that swallowing the wildly extravagant cost of its Pro Stand is worth it."
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