If you prioritize a top-notch gaming experience with deep blacks and fast response times, the Gigabyte QD-OLED monitor is an excellent choice, though it's not the best for productivity due to its fair text quality and image clarity. On the other hand, the Sony IPS FALD monitor, being less expensive, offers better text quality and image clarity, making it a solid pick for productivity and general media consumption. However, it doesn't match the Gigabyte monitor in gaming performance. Both are suitable for HDR content but each excels in different use cases – Gigabyte for gaming and Sony for a mix of productivity and media viewing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class brightness
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
Key differences
Casual Gaming
10.0/10
7.3/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
10.0/10
5.7/10
360Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 360 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
6.0/10
9.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.8/10
7.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) 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 Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Cost
$800
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) has a price of $800 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte FO27Q3 (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
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