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Updated April 11, 2024·
If your priority is immersive gaming with deep blacks and high contrast, the LG with its OLED panel will stand out, but it's not ideal for tasks that require accurate color representation such as digital photo editing. On the other hand, the Sony, while less costly, offers up a higher resolution which is better for productivity and has a bright display suitable for HDR content. However, for very fast-paced competitive gaming, the Sony might not be as responsive as the LG. The choice between these monitors should be guided by whether gaming performance or a balance between work and entertainment is more important to you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED)
- Very good for competitive gaming
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Good for media consumption
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good brightness
- Good color volume
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.8
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
96.9 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both good for casual gaming, though the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
8.1
5.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2.7 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is very good for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
3.9
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
84 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 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
5.7
7.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
203 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
665 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good for media consumption, while the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$1,700
$800
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) has a price of $1,700 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Key similarities
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
No
No
Both the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for print photo editing.
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How the LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| LG 45GR95QE (W-OLED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,700 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3440 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | W-OLED | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | N/A | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | Inf:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 203 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 665 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99.9 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 2.7 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 8.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 84 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 4/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 5.1/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 2 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Games Radar
Phil Hayton | August 2023
"The LG UltraGear 45GR95QE-B is a brilliant ultrawide gaming monitor that'll dominate your desk, and its 800R curve serves to trick the senses. It's ridiculously pricey, and 4K fans may notice the difference with this 4K panel, but its OLED capabilities and arsenal of features almost justify its price tag. Just make sure you've got decent PC specs and plenty of space for this brute before parting with any cash."
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