Both are 27” gaming monitors with IPS LCD panels. The Inzone M9 has 4K resolution and 144Hz refresh rate (120Hz over HDMI). For improved dynamic contrast, it uses Full Array Local Dimming. It peaks at 600 nits brightness and has a VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification. Additionally, this monitor has 95% DCI-P3 coverage.
The Sony Inzone M3 drops down to 1080p
resolution, but increases the refresh rate to 240Hz (including over HDMI). The
panel is edge lit and has a peak brightness of 400 nits (DisplayHDR 400). This
display offers 99% sRGB coverage. Both displays are calibrated at the factory
to hit their color accuracy goals. They also support HDR10 and HLG types of
HDR. As for the refresh rate, they support G-Sync and HDMI 2.1 VRR for variable
refresh rate (24Hz minimum). They also boast 1ms gray-to-gray transition times.
Both monitors are equipped with two HDMI
inputs, one DisplayPort 1.4. Additionally, they have a built-in USB hub – one
Type-B goes in, three USB Type-A come out. These are perfect for connecting
keyboards, mice and controllers as the built-in KVM functionality will switch
the USB connection along to follow the video input.
This will allow you to connect both a PC
and a PlayStation 5. There are some PS5 specific features like Auto HDR tone
mapping and automatic genre picture mode (e.g. switching to Cinema mode when
you put on a movie). There are PC features too, like dedicated PC software that
lets you tweak every setting of the monitor. The stands of both monitors let
you adjust the height and tilt for maximum comfort. The central pillar works as
a cable channel to keep things neat. The M9 also has an RGB LED strip on the
back to match your lighting setup.
The Sony Inzone M9 is available for pre-order
at US$ 900/€ 1,100/£ 1,000 (coming this summer). The Inzone M3 will launch by the
end of this year with a price of US$ 530.
