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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize exceptional contrast and color performance for HDR gaming and media, the Asus PG32UCDM with its OLED technology may be worth the higher cost. However, if you're looking for a balance between price, productivity, and gaming with a strong emphasis on text clarity and image quality for daily tasks, the Sony M9 offers a more cost-effective solution. The Sony also has slightly better ergonomics due to a more adjustable stand and additional USB ports. Keep in mind, the Asus will excel in fast-paced games due to better response times and higher refresh rate capabilities, offering a smoother experience for competitive gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Best in class for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- Best in class response time
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good brightness
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.8
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.4
5.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
7.0
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
140 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is good.
Media Consumption
9.7
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
250 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
250 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Asus PG32UCDM (QD-OLED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 31.5" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-OLED | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 250 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 250 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 | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 0.03 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 48 - 240 Hz | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 10/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 140 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 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 | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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