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Updated April 12, 2024·
If you're looking for a larger screen at an upper midrange price, the Gigabyte M32Q could be more appealing. It's suitable for casual gaming with good refresh rates and supports variable refresh rate for smoother gameplay. However, it's not the best for high-end color-critical work or HDR content. On the other hand, the Sony M9 is at a premium price but offers better resolution and is great for productivity with excellent text clarity and image quality. It delivers a superior HDR experience for gaming and media consumption. If budget is less of a concern and high-quality HDR support is important, along with sharp text and vivid color for professional tasks, the Sony M9 would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS)
- Good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good contrast
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8
7.3
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
87.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.7
170Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 170 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.0
9.6
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
93 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 M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.5
7.5
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1195:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
333 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
460 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$455
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) has a price of $455 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Key similarities
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| Gigabyte M32Q (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$455 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1195:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 333 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 460 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 100.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 170 Hz | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 93 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.3/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 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 | 1 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | July 2023
"Thanks to its IPS panel with a wide color gamut and fast pixel response time speed, the Gigabyte M32Q offers both an immersive and responsive gaming experience. Additionally, it has an ergonomic stand, plenty of connectivity options, and a lot of useful features – all at a reasonable price."
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