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INZONE M9 II
Sony's 27-inch 4K IPS gaming monitor with full-array local dimming and backlight scanning, running at up to 160 Hz over DisplayPort, with VESA DisplayHDR 600.
- Size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160
- PPI
- 163
- Panel
- IPS
- Refresh
- 160 Hz
- Brightness
- 400 nits
- HDR
- 600
- USB-C power
- –
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree it is a well-designed 4K gaming monitor for PC and PS5, praising its sharp detail, smooth 160Hz motion, compact stand and PS5 features. The common caveat is that OLED rivals cost little more and look better; Trusted Reviews found picture quality varied with the preset and contrast low, and Tom's Guide found the speakers poor.
From techradar.com, tomsguide.com and trustedreviews.com
Specifications
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- Screen size
- 27″
- Resolution
- 3840 × 2160 (4K)
- Sharpness
- 163 pixels per inch
- Panel
- IPS (Full-array local dimming with backlight scanning)
- Refresh rate
- 160 Hz
- Response time (grey to grey)
- 1 ms
- Brightness (typical)
- 400 nits
- HDR peak brightness
- 750 nits
- HDR certification
- DisplayHDR 600
- HDR formats
- HDR10, HLG
- Colour range
- 95% DCI-P3
- DCI-P3 coverage
- 95%
- Screen finish
- Matte
- Shape
- Flat
- Adaptive sync
- VESA AdaptiveSync, G-Sync Compatible, HDMI VRR
- Colour depth
- 1.07 billion colours
- Colour modes
- SDR: FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Cinema, Game, Standard, sRGB; HDR: DisplayHDR, Cinema, Game, RPG
- HDR detail
- Full-array local dimming; dynamic contrast 80,000:1
- Response time detail
- 1 ms grey-to-grey in the fastest response-time mode
- Motion blur reduction
- Backlight scanning (Motion Blur Reduction)
- Viewing angles
- 178° / 178°
- Eye care
- TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light and flicker reduction
Connections
- Video inputs
- 2 × HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 2.1 UHBR10
- USB-C charging
- None
- USB ports
- 2 × USB-A
- KVM switch
- No
- Ethernet
- No
- Speakers
- Yes
- HDMI detail
- 2 × HDMI 2.1, 24–144 Hz, VRR
- DisplayPort detail
- 1 × DisplayPort 2.1 (UHBR10), 24–160 Hz; the included cable is DisplayPort 1.4
- USB hub detail
- 1 × USB-B upstream, 2 × USB-A downstream, 1 × USB-A for firmware updates
- Audio out
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
- Speaker detail
- 2 W × 2
Design
- Stand adjusts
- Height, tilt, swivel
- VESA mount
- Yes
- Weight with stand
- 6.4 kg
- Height adjustment
- 130 mm
- Tilt
- -5° to 25°
- Swivel
- ±180°
- VESA pattern
- 100 × 100 mm
- Size with stand
- 615 × 528 × 211 mm (W × H × D, approx.)
- Size without stand
- 615 × 363 × 73 mm (W × H × D, approx.)
- Weight without stand
- 4.4 kg (approx.)
Power and support
- Power use
- 100 W
- Software
- INZONE Hub (PC)
Pros and cons
Pros
- 4K at up to 160 Hz over DisplayPort 2.1, or 144 Hz over HDMI 2.1, with 1 ms grey-to-grey response in its fast mode
- Full-array local dimming, VESA DisplayHDR 600 and a 750 cd/m² HDR peak
- Built-in 2 W × 2 speakers, and Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode with a PS5
Cons
- The two HDMI 2.1 inputs stop at 144 Hz; 160 Hz needs DisplayPort
- No USB-C input or laptop charging
- The supplied DisplayPort cable is DisplayPort 1.4, and the stand doesn't pivot
Closest rivals
Model | Size | Resolution | PPI | Panel | Refresh | Brightness | HDR | USB-C power | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27″ | 3840 × 2160 | 163 | IPS | 160 Hz | 350 nits | 400 | 18 W | Jun 2025 | |
| 27″ | 3840 × 2160 | 163 | IPS | 144 Hz | 250 nits | – | – | Apr 2025 | |
| 27″ | 3840 × 2160 | 163 | IPS | 180 Hz | 400 nits | 600 | – | Sept 2024 |
Sources
- sony.jp/inzone/products/INZONE_M9II/spec.html
- prnewswire.com/news-releases/sony-electronics-changes-the-game-with-the-inzone-…
- notebookcheck.net/INZONE-M9-II-Sony-launches-new-perfect-for-PS5-gaming-monitor…
- displayspecifications.com/en/model/fee73d3a
Photo: mma.prnewswire.com
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Front studio view with Monster Hunter Wilds screen artwork: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_MH_01_20241011
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Left three-quarter view with Monster Hunter Wilds screen artwork: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_MH_02_20241011
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Oblique side view with Monster Hunter Wilds screen artwork: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_MH_03_20241011
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Right three-quarter view with Monster Hunter Wilds screen artwork: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_MH_04_20241011
- Sony INZONE M9 II: View from above with Monster Hunter Wilds screen artwork: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_MH_05_20241011
- Sony INZONE M9 II: View from above showing the upper edge and circular stand base: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_06
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Side profile and stand: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_07
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Rear three-quarter view and stand: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_08
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Rear view and stand: sony.scene7.com/is/image/sonyglobalsolutions/INZONE_M9II_09
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Front view with Monster Hunter Wilds title-screen artwork: sony.jp/inzone/special/INZONE_M9II/assets/img/kv-img.png
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Three-quarter view with a different Monster Hunter Wilds scene: sony.jp/inzone/special/INZONE_M9II/assets/img/info__img.png
- Sony INZONE M9 II: Front view with video artwork and Japanese subtitles: sony.jp/inzone/special/INZONE_M9II/assets/img/ex__detail--02.png
