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Updated April 22, 2024·
The Samsung S43CG70, with its larger screen and Mini LED technology, offers better contrast and is well-suited for an immersive experience in HDR gaming and media consumption. Conversely, the Sony M9, while smaller, has a sharper image due to higher pixels per inch and superior color accuracy, making it better for tasks like digital photo editing. It's also more budget-friendly. For competitive gaming, the Sony provides a smoother experience with a higher refresh rate and variable refresh rate support. If budget is a concern and you prioritize a mix of productivity and gaming, the Sony M9 might be the better choice. However, if you prefer a larger screen for a more cinematic experience and can invest more, the Samsung could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED)
- Best in class 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 color volume
Key differences
Competitive Gaming
4.9
5.7
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
60,144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Productivity
5.8
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
103 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is poor.
Media Consumption
6.9
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$999
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $999 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) 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 Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Casual Gaming
7.7
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
400 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both good for casual gaming.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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How the Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S43CG70 (VA Mini LED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$999 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 43" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | Mini LED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | VA | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 512 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 400 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | Unknown | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | No | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 1 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,144 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 | 9.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 103 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 6.8/10 | 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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