If you prioritize exceptional contrast and are engaging in tasks like digital photo editing where color depth is crucial, the Innocn 32Q1U with its OLED technology may be worth the investment. However, if you're looking for a more balanced option that offers good gaming and productivity performance at a better value, consider the Sony M9. The Sony's IPS panel provides very good text clarity and image quality, which is great for media consumption and productivity. For competitive gaming, the Sony M9 also supports variable refresh rates to reduce screen tearing. Keep in mind though, the Innocn's OLED will have better image clarity in dark rooms due to its infinite contrast ratio. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for media consumption
Best in class contrast
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 color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
7.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
4.7/10
5.7/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.8/10
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 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 Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is only fair.
Media Consumption
9.5/10
7.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
540 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is best in class for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Cost
$1,000
$648
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) has a price of $1,000 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $648.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Innocn 32Q1U (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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