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Sony INZONE M9 vs Sony INZONE M9 II

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SonyINZONE M9SonyINZONE M9 II
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022September 2024
Display
Screen size27″27″
Resolution3840 × 2160 (4K)3840 × 2160 (4K)
Sharpness163 pixels per inch163 pixels per inch
PanelIPS (Direct LED backlight with full-array local dimming)IPS (Full-array local dimming with backlight scanning)
Refresh rate144 Hz160 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)1 ms1 ms
Brightness (typical)400 nits400 nits
HDR peak brightness600 nits750 nits
HDR certificationDisplayHDR 600DisplayHDR 600
HDR formatsHDR10, HLGHDR10, HLG
Contrast ratio1,000:1–
Colour rangeOver 95% DCI-P395% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage95%95%
Screen finishMatteMatte
ShapeFlatFlat
Adaptive syncG-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 detailFull-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.Full-array local dimming; dynamic contrast 80,000:1
Response time detail1 ms grey-to-grey in Fast mode (Sony Japan)1 ms grey-to-grey in the fastest response-time mode
Variable refresh range48–144 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)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 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, 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.2 × HDMI 2.1, 24–144 Hz, VRR
DisplayPort detail1 × DisplayPort 1.4, up to 4K 144 Hz1 × 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; video alone does not establish both USB connections.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 stand6.8 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 4.6 kg4.4 kg (approx.)
Weight detailApproximately 6.8 kg including the stand–
ControlsRear joystick; configurable rear lighting with 13 colour options–
ColoursWhite rear housing and black bezel–
Power and support
Power useTypical 139 W; Eco mode 28.9 W; standby 0.5 W (Sony UK specifications)100 W
Power supplyExternal AC adapter; 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz–
Laptop chargingUSB charging depends on the USB-hub/KVM selection settings (Sony FAQ)–
SoftwareINZONE Hub for Windows; firmware updates through the PC software using a USB upstream connectionINZONE Hub (PC)
In the boxAC 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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