A comparison of specs, key information, reviews, and best pricing from top retailers
Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
Company ProductName Specs
Company ProductName Specs
What we think
The PerfectRec monitor team Learn more
Updated April 22, 2024·
If you prioritize a high resolution for detailed work or enjoy HDR gaming and media, the less expensive Sony M9 with its vibrant colors and high brightness might be for you, but note its slower response time for gaming. On the other hand, for the best contrast and color depth which is especially great for competitive gaming and print photo editing, the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED stands out, although it comes at a premium price and lower screen resolution which might not be as sharp for productivity tasks. The ViewSonic’s faster response time minimizes ghosting, enhancing the gaming experience, but its peak brightness is less optimal for HDR content than the Sony. Give Feedback
this description is based on the product variant with some specs and product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars and the variant with some specs cost some dollars.
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 XG272 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
9.8
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 XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Competitive Gaming
5.7
9.6
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 XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is best in class for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.
Productivity
9.6
5.8
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 XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is poor.
Cost
$800
$900
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) has a price of $800 and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) costs $900.
Print Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing while the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Media Consumption
7.5
8.0
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 XG272 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 XG272 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 XG272 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 XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) are not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Give feedback
We’re constantly working to improve.
How the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and the ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Sony M9 (IPS FALD) | ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$800 | $900 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | LED | OLED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS FALD | W-OLED | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 96 | N/A | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | Inf:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 432 nits | 450 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 695 nits | Unknown | |
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 | 8 ms | 0.02 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | 24 - 144 Hz | 40 - 240 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 6.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 10/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 110 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 7.1/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 1 | 0 | |
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 | |
Give feedback
We're constantly perfecting our model
More comparisons for you
Compare Sony M9 (IPS FALD) vs. KTC M27P20 Pro (IPS MiniLED)
VS
Compare Sony M9 (IPS FALD) vs. Innocn 32M2V (IPS MiniLED)
VS
Compare Sony M9 (IPS FALD) vs. MSI MAG 341CQP (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) vs. Dell Alienware AW3423DWF (QD-OLED)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) vs. Corsair Xeneon 27QHD240 (W-OLED)
VS
Compare ViewSonic XG272 2K OLED (W-OLED) vs. Dell Alienware AW2725DF (QD-OLED)
VS
FAQs
Why trust us
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec monitors team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest monitor information and makes it digestible for you.
By the numbers
210
Monitors evaluated
10,500
Monitors stats compiled
15
Proprietary Monitors ratings developed
116,300
Recommendations made
17,445
Consumer hours saved
About the monitor team
Joe Golden, Ph.D
CEO and Monitors Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.
Jason Lew
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.
Chandradeep Chowdhury
Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.
Featured in
