If you prioritize immersive gaming and are willing to invest more, the LG 34GS95QE with its wider screen and superior contrast is an excellent choice, particularly if you enjoy racing or adventure games that benefit from an expansive view. On the other hand, if you prefer tasks like photo editing and watching 4K content, the Sony M9's higher resolution and strong color performance offer great value. The Sony is also well-suited for productivity, thanks to its high pixel density and clearer text, making it a more versatile pick at a lower price point. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Very good refresh rate
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 brightness
Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.7/10
7.3/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
6.3/10
5.7/10
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
5.7/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,300
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,300 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.8/10
7.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
275 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34GS95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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