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Gigabyte M27UP vs Sony INZONE M9

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GigabyteM27UPSonyINZONE M9
Overview
ReleasedJune 2025July 2022
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness163 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (SS IPS, edge-lit; Dual mode: 1080p at 320 Hz)IPS (Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming)
Refresh rate160 Hz144 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)350 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness–600 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 600
HDR formats–HDR10, HLG
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range95% DCI-P3Over 95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage95%95%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-Sync CompatibleG-Sync Compatible, HDMI VRR
Colour depth8-bit + FRC (1.07 billion colours)1.07 billion colours
Colour modes–Standard, FPS Game, Cinema, Game 1 and Game 2; black equalizer, crosshair, timer and frame-rate counter
HDR detail–Full-array local dimming; 96 zones reported by TechSpot. Sony's formal specifications give 600 cd/m² peak brightness, while its Japanese engineer interview describes a 750-nit design target. Dynamic contrast 80,000:1; static contrast 1,000:1.
sRGB coverage125%–
Response time detail1 ms GTG; Smart OD adjusts overdrive to the refresh rate1 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode (Sony Japan)
Variable refresh range–48–144 Hz over DisplayPort and 48–120 Hz over HDMI (Sony FAQ); supported vertical-frequency ranges are 24–144 Hz and 24–120 Hz respectively
Motion blur reduction–No backlight strobing (Sony FAQ)
Viewing angles178° (H) / 178° (V)178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.1554 × 0.1554 mm–
Eye careFlicker-free; TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue lightTÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker-free display
Calibration–Sony states Delta E below 1 for HDR input in its FAQ; a factory colour-calibration report is supplied. This is not an SDR accuracy claim.
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC), USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 18 WUp to 15 W
USB ports3 × USB-A3 × USB-A
KVM switchYesYes
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1; PS5 and Xbox Series X at 4K 120 Hz (4:2:0)2 × HDMI 2.1, up to 4K 120 Hz; HDMI VRR, ALLM, CEC and HDCP 2.3. PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode require supported PS5 software and settings.
DisplayPort detail1 × DisplayPort 1.4 (DSC, HBR3)1 × DisplayPort 1.4, up to 4K 144 Hz
USB-C detail1 × USB-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode, USB upstream); Power Delivery up to 18 W, or dynamic 45 W in Smart PD modeDisplayPort Alternate Mode and USB upstream; USB data transfer up to 480 Mbps (USB 2.0). Power output 5 V / 3 A, equivalent to 15 W (Sony FAQ).
USB hub detail3 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 downstream, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 upstream1 × USB-B upstream (USB 3.0, 5 Gbps), 3 × USB-A downstream (5 V / 0.9 A each). Auto KVM switches peripherals between USB-B and USB-C upstream connections; video alone does not establish both USB connections.
Picture by pictureSupported–
Audio outHeadphone jack3.5 mm headphone jack
Speaker detail5 W × 22 W × 2
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivotHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.65 kg6.8 kg
Height adjustment130 mm70 mm
Tilt-5° to +21°0° to 20°
Swivel±15°No swivel
Pivot0° to +90° (clockwise)No portrait pivot
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand612 × 515 × 192 mm (W × H × D)Approximately 615 × 479 × 248 mm (W × H × D)
Size without stand612 × 371 × 59 mm (W × H × D)Approximately 615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D)
Weight without stand5.15 kgApproximately 4.6 kg
Weight detail–Approximately 6.8 kg including the stand
ControlsControl button, KVM switch and Tactical Switch buttonRear joystick; configurable rear lighting with 13 colour options
Colours–White rear housing and black bezel
Power and support
Power use27 W on (CEC test); under 0.5 W power saving; under 0.3 W offTypical 139 W; Eco mode 28.9 W; standby 0.5 W (Sony UK specifications)
Power supplyBuilt-in power board, AC 100–240 VExternal AC adapter; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Laptop charging–USB charging depends on the USB-hub/KVM selection settings (Sony FAQ)
SoftwareOSD Sidekick (needs a USB-B connection to the PC)INZONE Hub for Windows; firmware updates through the PC software using a USB upstream connection
In the boxPower cable, HDMI 2.1 cable, DisplayPort cable, USB cable, quick start guide, warranty cardAC adapter, AC power cord, setup guide, operating instructions, factory colour-calibration report, warranty card and INZONE sticker. Video and USB cables are not included (Sony UK specifications and FAQ).

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