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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and casual gaming alongside standard productivity are your priorities, the LG 32UN650 may suit you well. However, if you're willing to invest more for a superior media consumption experience, including HDR gaming, and enhanced image clarity, particularly in darker scenes, the Sony M9 would be a better choice, even with its smaller screen size. The Sony M9 also offers better overall picture quality and is more suitable for digital photo editing due to a wider color gamut, although it's not the best for HDR video editing. For competitive gaming, both monitors have limitations, but the Sony's higher brightness and better color accuracy may provide a slight edge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 32UN650 (IPS)
- Very good contrast
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Good for casual gaming
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
- Good response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
6.6
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
78.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 32UN650 (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
3.8
5.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
11.8 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 165 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
8.4
9.6
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 LG 32UN650 (IPS) is very good.
Cost
$500
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) has a price of $500 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The LG 32UN650 (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.1
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3229:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
298 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
373 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and LG 32UN650 (IPS) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 32UN650 (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 32UN650 (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $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 | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3229:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 298 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 373 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 | 98.6 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 11.8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 165 Hz | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 6.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 139 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | 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 | 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 | 0 | 0 | |
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Display Ninja
Rob Shafer | February 2024
"The LG 32UN650 is a 32″ 4K IPS monitor with gorgeous colors and wide viewing angles. Additionally, it supports FreeSync, HDR and has a stylish design with a height-adjustable stand. Overall, it is an excellent monitor for casual PC and console gaming, light office work and content creation – and everything in between! However, there are better and cheaper alternatives available."
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