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Updated April 23, 2024·

If you prioritize a large, ultra-wide display with superior contrast and black levels for immersive gaming and vibrant HDR video editing, the Acer Predator X45 could be worth the higher cost. However, the Sony M9 offers better text clarity and image sharpness due to its higher resolution, making it more suited for productivity and detailed digital photo editing at a lower price. While the Acer is excellent for high-speed gaming, the Sony's more balanced performance across various uses, including casual gaming and media consumption, at a significantly lower cost, provides a strong alternative, especially if budget is a concern. Give Feedback

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Advantages of the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)
  • Best in class for casual gaming
  • Very good refresh rate
  • Best in class contrast
  • Best in class brightness
  • 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 color volume

Key differences

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Casual Gaming

9.8
Predator X45
M9
7.3
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
98.5 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is best in class for casual gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.

Competitive Gaming

6.4
Predator X45
M9
5.7
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
0.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
48 - 240 Hz
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is only fair for competitive gaming, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is poor.

Productivity

4.0
Predator X45
M9
9.6
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
83 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 Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is poor.

Cost

$1,200
Predator X45
M9
$800
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The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) has a price of $1,200 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.

HDR Video Editing and Color Grading

Yes
Predator X45
M9
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.

Print Photo Editing

Yes
Predator X45
M9
No
The Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.

Key similarities

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Media Consumption

7.1
Predator X45
M9
7.5
3440 x 1440
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
Inf:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
Unknown
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) are both good for media consumption.

HDR Gaming and Media Consumption

Yes
Predator X45
M9
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.

Digital Photo Editing

Yes
Predator X45
M9
Yes
Both the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for digital photo editing.

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How the Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors

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Spec Comparison

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Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
Acer Predator X45 (W-OLED)Sony M9 (IPS FALD)

GENERAL

Price
$1,200
$800
Screen Size
45"27"
Resolution
3440 x 14403840 x 2160
Screen Type
OLEDLED
Screen Sub-type
W-OLEDIPS FALD
Local Dimming Zones
N/A96

COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS

Native Contrast
Inf:11000:1
SDR Peak Brightness
1000 nits432 nits
HDR Peak Brightness
Unknown695 nits
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
YesYes
sRGB Color Gamut
Unknown100 %

MOTION CHARACTERISTICS

Total Response Time
0.01 ms8 ms
Variable Refresh Rate
48 - 240 Hz24 - 144 Hz
Strobing / BFI
NoNo
Persistence Blur Score
8/106.6/10
Ghosting Score
10/107.6/10

TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY

Pixels Per Inch
83 PPI163 PPI
Coating
MatteMatte
Text Clarity Score
3.8/108/10
Image Clarity Score
4.9/108/10

PORTS & CONNECTIVITY

HDMI 1.4 Ports
01
HDMI 2.0 Ports
20
HDMI 2.1 Ports
02
Micro HDMI Ports
00
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports
00

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