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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a wider screen for immersive gaming and multitasking, the LG 34GP83A with its ultrawide form factor and good refresh rate matches well for casual gaming and productivity. However, if you're ready to invest in a higher quality display with crisper resolution and superior color accuracy, the Sony M9 is better suited for HDR gaming, media consumption, and professional photo editing tasks. Keep in mind that the Sony M9 also offers better brightness and contrast, contributing to a richer visual experience, albeit at a higher price point. If budget is a concern and you prioritize screen real estate and price over peak performance in HDR content and color precision, go for the LG. If you value top-tier image quality and editing accuracy and are willing to pay a premium for it, the Sony M9 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GP83A (IPS)
- 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 color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.9
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
95.2 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
6.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 160 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and LG 34GP83A (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.0
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
108 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 34GP83A (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9
7.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
956:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
389 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
457 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34GP83A (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$750
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34GP83A (IPS) has a price of $750 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34GP83A (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 34GP83A (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 34GP83A (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
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| LG 34GP83A (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$750 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 34" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 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 | 956:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 389 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 457 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 | 102.8 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 6.1 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 | 6.6/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 108 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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 | October 2023
"The LG 34GP83A is an excellent monitor for the price! It offers flawless performance thanks to its rapid response time, low input lag, high refresh rate, and certified G-SYNC compatibility. Moreover, its Nano IPS panel ensures vibrant colors which along with the 3440×1440 ultrawide resolution makes for a stunning and immersive viewing experience."
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