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Sony INZONE M3 vs Sony INZONE M9 II

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SonyINZONE M3SonyINZONE M9 II
Overview
ReleasedDecember 2022September 2024
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 (Full-array local dimming with backlight scanning)
Refresh rate240 Hz160 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness400 nits750 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 400DisplayHDR 600
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Contrast ratio1,000:1–
Colour range99% sRGB95% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–95%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncVESA AdaptiveSync, G-Sync Compatible, HDMI VRRVESA AdaptiveSync, G-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 counterSDR: FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Cinema, Game, Standard, sRGB; HDR: DisplayHDR, Cinema, Game, RPG
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; dynamic contrast 80,000:1
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 the fastest response-time mode
Motion blur reductionNo backlight strobing (Sony FAQ)Backlight scanning (Motion Blur Reduction)
Viewing angles178° horizontal and vertical178° / 178°
Eye careTÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker-free displayTÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker reduction
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.–
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10
USB-C chargingUp to 15 WNone
USB ports3 × USB-A2 × USB-A
KVM switchYesNo
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, 24–144 Hz, VRR
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 2.1 (UHBR10), 24–160 Hz; the included cable is DisplayPort 1.4
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).–
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, 2 × USB-A downstream, 1 × USB-A for firmware updates
Audio out3.5 mm headphone jack3.5 mm headphone jack
Speaker detail2 W × 22 W × 2
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tiltHeight, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.2 kg6.4 kg
Height adjustment70 mm130 mm
Tilt0° to 20°-5° to 25°
SwivelNo swivel±180°
PivotNo portrait pivot–
VESA pattern100 × 100 mm100 × 100 mm
Size with standApproximately 615 × 479 × 248 mm (W × H × D)615 × 528 × 211 mm (W × H × D, approx.)
Size without standApproximately 615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D)615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D, approx.)
Weight without standApproximately 4.1 kg4.4 kg (approx.)
Weight detailApproximately 6.2 kg including the stand–
ControlsRear five-way joystick; no rear RGB lighting–
ColoursWhite rear housing and black bezel–
Power and support
Power useTypical 103 W; Eco mode 21.6 W; standby 0.5 W (Sony UK specifications)100 W
Power supplyExternal 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.–
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 (PC)
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.–

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