If you prioritize a wider display for multitasking and casual gaming without spending as much, the LG 34WQ75C with its ultrawide screen could serve you well. On the other hand, if you're prepared to invest more for a sharper image, better color accuracy for tasks like digital photo editing, and a more immersive HDR gaming and media consumption experience, the Sony M9 with its higher resolution and HDR capabilities would be a better choice. However, for competitive gaming, neither of these monitors may provide the best experience due to their respective refresh rates and response time. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 34WQ75C (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 brightness
Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
5.8/10
7.3/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
85.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Competitive Gaming
3.8/10
5.7/10
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
5.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and LG 34WQ75C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.0/10
9.6/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
110 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 34WQ75C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
5.9/10
7.5/10
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
300 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is poor.
Cost
$600
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) has a price of $600 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 34WQ75C (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 34WQ75C (IPS) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for digital photo editing.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The LG 34WQ75C (IPS) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 34WQ75C (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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