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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize a large, ultrawide screen for multitasking and an immersive gaming or media consumption experience, the LG monitor is a solid choice, despite its higher price. However, if high-resolution content creation or HDR gaming is essential for you, and you're looking for better overall image quality at a lower price, the Sony monitor may serve you better, as it also offers excellent image clarity and is well-suited for HDR video editing. Keep in mind, though, that Sony's screen is smaller and less wide, which could impact multitasking capabilities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 38WN95C (IPS)
- The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has no clear advantages over the Sony M9 (IPS FALD).
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
6.1
7.3
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
94.1 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for casual gaming, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Competitive Gaming
4.5
5.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
7.1 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and LG 38WN95C (IPS) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
6.6
9.6
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
111 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 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Media Consumption
6.2
7.5
3840 x 1600
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
898:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
477 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
692 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the LG 38WN95C (IPS) is only fair.
Cost
$950
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The LG 38WN95C (IPS) has a price of $950 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The LG 38WN95C (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 38WN95C (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 38WN95C (IPS) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 38WN95C (IPS) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$950 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 38" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 1600 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 4 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 898:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 477 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 692 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 | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 7.1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 144 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 | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 111 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7.2/10 | 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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