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Sony INZONE M10S vs Sony INZONE M9

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SonyINZONE M10SSonyINZONE M9
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2024July 2022
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution2560 × 1440 (QHD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness109 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch
PanelOLED (Micro Lens Array+ OLED)IPS (Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming)
Refresh rate480 Hz144 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.03 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)–400 nits
HDR peak brightness1,300 nits600 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR True Black 400DisplayHDR 600
HDR formats–HDR10, HLG
Contrast ratio1,500,000:11,000:1
Colour range98.5% DCI-P3Over 95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage98.5%95%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRG-Sync Compatible, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours; 10-bit gradation1.07 billion colours
Colour modesSDR: FPS Pro+, FPS Pro, MOBA/RTS, Cinema, Game, Standard, sRGB; HDR: DisplayHDR, Cinema, Game, RPGStandard, FPS Game, Cinema, Game 1 and Game 2; black equalizer, crosshair, timer and frame-rate counter
HDR detail1,300 cd/m² peak on a 3% window; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 400Full-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.
Response time detail–1 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° horizontal and vertical178° horizontal and vertical
Supported signal modes24.5-inch mode at native 2368 × 1332 or Full HD, centred or bottom-aligned; intended for PC use–
Eye careTÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker reductionTÜV 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.
Burn-in protectionCustom heat sinks; screen saver, pixel shift, pixel refresh and panel refresh in the Help Guide–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR102 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingNoneUp to 15 W
USB ports2 × USB-A3 × USB-A
KVM switchNoYes
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersNoYes
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1; published vertical refresh range 24–480 Hz; HDMI VRR2 × 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 2.1 UHBR10; published vertical refresh range 24–480 Hz1 × DisplayPort 1.4, up to 4K 144 Hz
USB-C detail–DisplayPort 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 detail1 × USB-B upstream, 2 × USB-A downstream, 1 × USB-A for firmware updates1 × 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.
Audio out3.5 mm headphone output3.5 mm headphone jack
Speaker detail–2 W × 2
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivelHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.2 kg6.8 kg
Height adjustment120 mm70 mm
Tilt-5° to 25°0° to 20°
Swivel±180°No swivel
PivotNo portrait pivotNo portrait pivot
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with stand604 × 504 × 197 mm (W × H × D, approximate)Approximately 615 × 479 × 248 mm (W × H × D)
Size without stand604 × 350 × 58 mm (W × H × D, approximate)Approximately 615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D)
Weight without stand4.2 kg (approximate)Approximately 4.6 kg
Weight detail6.2 kg with stand; 4.2 kg without standApproximately 6.8 kg including the stand
Controls–Rear joystick; configurable rear lighting with 13 colour options
Colours–White rear housing and black bezel
Power and support
Power use120 W standard consumption stated by Sony JapanTypical 139 W; Eco mode 28.9 W; standby 0.5 W (Sony UK specifications)
Power supply–External AC adapter; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Laptop charging–USB charging depends on the USB-hub/KVM selection settings (Sony FAQ)
SoftwareINZONE Hub for Windows 10 or laterINZONE Hub for Windows; firmware updates through the PC software using a USB upstream connection
In the box–AC 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).
WarrantySony UK advertises a 3-year burn-in warranty–

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