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Sony INZONE M3 vs Sony INZONE M9

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SonyINZONE M3SonyINZONE M9
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2022July 2022
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness82 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (Edge-lit LED backlight without local dimming)IPS (Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming)
Refresh rate240 Hz144 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness400 nits600 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 600
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000:1
Colour range99% sRGBOver 95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–95%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncVESA AdaptiveSync, G-Sync Compatible, HDMI VRRG-Sync Compatible, HDMI VRR
Colour depth1.07 billion colours1.07 billion colours
Colour modesStandard, FPS Game, Cinema, Game 1 and Game 2; black equalizer, crosshair, timer and frame-rate counterStandard, FPS Game, Cinema, Game 1 and Game 2; black equalizer, crosshair, timer and frame-rate counter
HDR detailVESA DisplayHDR 400; edge-lit backlight without local dimming. Typical and peak brightness 400 cd/m²; static and dynamic contrast 1,000:1.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.
Response time detail1 ms grey-to-grey in Faster mode (Sony UK specifications); the Japanese table calls this Fast mode. These mode labels differ between regional tables.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 reductionNo backlight strobing (Sony FAQ)No backlight strobing (Sony FAQ)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical178° horizontal and vertical
Eye careTÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker-free displayTÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker-free display
CalibrationSony states Delta E below 1 for HDR input in its shared original M9/M3 FAQ; a factory colour-calibration report is supplied. This is not an SDR accuracy claim.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, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C
USB-C chargingUp to 15 WUp to 15 W
USB ports3 × USB-A3 × USB-A
KVM switchYesYes
EthernetNoNo
SpeakersYesYes
HDMI detail2 × HDMI 2.1; Full HD at up to 240 Hz, HDMI VRR, ALLM, CEC and HDCP 2.3. Supported vertical frequencies 24–240 Hz. PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode require supported PS5 software and settings.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; Full HD at up to 240 Hz, VESA AdaptiveSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible. Supported vertical frequencies 24–240 Hz.1 × DisplayPort 1.4, up to 4K 144 Hz
USB-C detailDisplayPort 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).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 (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; both computers need their corresponding USB upstream connections as well as video.1 × 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 jack3.5 mm headphone jack
Speaker detail2 W × 22 W × 2
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tiltHeight, tilt
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.2 kg6.8 kg
Height adjustment70 mm70 mm
Tilt0° to 20°0° to 20°
SwivelNo swivelNo swivel
PivotNo portrait pivotNo portrait pivot
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with standApproximately 615 × 479 × 248 mm (W × H × D)Approximately 615 × 479 × 248 mm (W × H × D)
Size without standApproximately 615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D)Approximately 615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D)
Weight without standApproximately 4.1 kgApproximately 4.6 kg
Weight detailApproximately 6.2 kg including the standApproximately 6.8 kg including the stand
ControlsRear five-way joystick; no rear RGB lightingRear joystick; configurable rear lighting with 13 colour options
ColoursWhite rear housing and black bezelWhite rear housing and black bezel
Power and support
Power useTypical 103 W; Eco mode 21.6 W; standby 0.5 W (Sony UK specifications)Typical 139 W; Eco mode 28.9 W; standby 0.5 W (Sony UK specifications)
Power supplyExternal AC adapter; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 HzExternal AC adapter; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Laptop chargingUSB supply depends on USB-hub/KVM selection; the Help Guide says USB-B and USB-C upstream connections are required.USB charging depends on the USB-hub/KVM selection settings (Sony FAQ)
SoftwareINZONE Hub for Windows; current version 1.0.19.0 lists Windows 11 Home/Pro. Older launch pages describe Windows 10 support. Firmware updates use a USB upstream connection and video connection.INZONE Hub for Windows; firmware updates through the PC software using a USB upstream connection
In the boxAC adapter, AC power cord, DisplayPort cable, setup guide, operating instructions, factory colour-calibration report, warranty card and INZONE sticker (exact M3 specifications). The shared M9/M3 FAQ says cables are not supplied, conflicting with the exact M3 list.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).

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