If you're focused on productivity with crisp text and image clarity, the Sony M9 delivers a 4K resolution that's excellent for detailed work and is more affordable. It's also capable for HDR gaming and media consumption with a reasonable refresh rate for casual gaming. However, if color accuracy is paramount for digital photo editing, the ViewSonic VX2776 with its OLED technology offers superior contrast and color depth, which is especially important for print photo editing. That said, the ViewSonic's lower resolution might not be as sharp for text, and it comes at a premium price. For competitive gaming, the ViewSonic's higher refresh rate and negligible ghosting give it an edge, but its overall productivity use might be hampered by lower resolution and brightness. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
Best in class for productivity
Very good text clarity
Very good image clarity
Good color volume
Advantages of the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED)
Best in class for casual gaming
Best in class for competitive gaming
Very good for media consumption
Very good refresh rate
Best in class contrast
Best in class response time
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.3/10
9.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
432 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
695 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
67.7 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
98.5 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.7/10
9.6/10
144Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
0.0 ms
24 - 144 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
40 - 240 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
432 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
The ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.6/10
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
110 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is best in class for productivity, while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$800
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $1,000.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5/10
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
Inf:1
432 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
450 nits
695 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
Unknown
Matte
COATING
Matte
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) to be very good for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
Digital Photo Editing
Yes
Yes
Both the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
No
No
Both the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and ViewSonic VX2776 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
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