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Updated April 22, 2024·
If competitive gaming is a priority and you don't mind spending more, the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 offers an ultra-wide screen with a high refresh rate, enhancing immersive gameplay. However, it's not the best for HDR gaming and media. On the other hand, the Sony M9, being more affordable, excels in productivity tasks due to its superior image clarity and color accuracy. It also offers good HDR performance for gaming and media. If budget and a balanced performance for work and entertainment are your considerations, Sony M9 would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED)
- Very good refresh rate
- Very good response time
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- Best in class for productivity
- Very good text clarity
- Very good image clarity
- Good color volume
Key differences
Productivity
6.7
9.6
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
109 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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) is only fair.
Cost
$1,024
$800
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) has a price of $1,024 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
No
Yes
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
420 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
2000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
95.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both good for casual gaming.
Competitive Gaming
5.4
5.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
2.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
60,240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
420 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both poor for competitive gaming.
Media Consumption
7.1
7.5
5120 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
3000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
420 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
2000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) are both good for media consumption.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (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 S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Samsung S49AG95 Odyssey Neo G9 (VA Mini LED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,024 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 49" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 5120 x 1440 | 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 | 2048 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 3000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 420 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 2000 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 | 85.5 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 2 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 60,240 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 | 9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 109 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 7/10 | 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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