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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're a competitive gamer or enjoy immersive HDR gaming and media with a wide field of view, the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9, with its larger curved screen and superior refresh rate, will provide a stunning experience. However, its wider aspect ratio is not ideal for productivity tasks. The Sony M9, while less expensive and with a more conventional screen size and aspect ratio, offers great image clarity and is better suited for productivity, as well as photo and video editing. Both have high color accuracy, but for print photo editing, the Samsung's wider color gamut gives it an edge. If budget is a concern and you prioritize a versatile monitor for work and casual gaming, the Sony M9 would be a more economical choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED)
- Best in class for casual gaming
- Excellent for media consumption
- Very good refresh rate
- Best in class contrast
- Best in class color volume
- 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
Key differences
Casual Gaming
9.6
7.3
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
465 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
99.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Productivity
5.6
9.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
107 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is poor.
Media Consumption
9.2
7.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
465 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Glossy
COATING
Matte
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is excellent for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Cost
$1,200
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Competitive Gaming
5.6
5.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
20 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
Yes
STROBING / BFI
No
236 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung Odyssey OLED G9 G95SC (QD-OLED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | OLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | QD-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 | 236 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 465 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 | 100 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 20 - 240 Hz | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | Yes | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 9.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 107 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Glossy | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.9/10 | 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 | 1 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 1 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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