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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a larger screen and better performance for productivity and casual gaming, the LG 32GQ950 could suit your needs. However, if you are looking for a monitor that performs well for HDR gaming and media consumption, and comes with better overall image quality and a higher pixel density due to its smaller size, the Sony M9 would be a better fit. The Sony M9 also offers improved color accuracy for digital photo editing, though neither monitor is ideal for HDR video editing. Additionally, the Sony M9 is less expensive, making it a cost-effective choice without compromising key features for gaming and media enjoyment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32GQ950 (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
6.2
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
94.6 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.7
5.7
160Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and LG 32GQ950 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.1
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
139 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is very good.
Media Consumption
6.6
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
921:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
367 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
1007 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Semi-Gloss
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$930
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 32GQ950 (IPS) has a price of $930 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32GQ950 (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 LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32GQ950 (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 32GQ950 (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$930 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 32" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 32 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 921:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 367 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1007 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 | 99.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 5.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 160 Hz | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 7/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Semi-Gloss | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.9/10 | 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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