The Sony Inzone M9 II gaming monitor combines an IPS panel with zoned LED backlighting for high brightness and sharp motion clarity. In addition to the brand new Sony OLED gaming monitor with 480 Hz refresh rate, Sony also introduced the successor to the Inzone M9 (approx. $648 / £1,099 on Amazon), which has a 27-inch IPS panel with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels and a frame rate of 160 Hz.
The refresh rate is capped at 144 Hz when using HDMI 2.1. To achieve the maximum refresh rate, a DisplayPort 2.1 connection is required. Moreover, the anti-reflective display covers 95% of the DCI-P3 color space. Additionally, it is Nvidia G-Sync compatible and supports VESA Adaptive Sync to prevent image tearing.
Sony integrates a full-surface LED backlight, providing 400 nits of brightness and 750 nits of HDR peak brightness. This means Sony can’t quite keep up with mini-LED competitors – the Cooler Master Tempest GP27U (approx. $564 on Amazon), for example, achieves 600 and 1,200 nits respectively.
Backlight scanning, in turn, allows the Inzone M9 II to display fast movements more clearly. Additionally, a key feature is the Inzone Hub app, which lets you create custom presets for individual games. These presets can be automatically applied when each game is launched.
Sony has replaced the eye-catching stand from the previous PS5 monitor model with a more space-saving, height-adjustable one. Additionally, an FPS counter, 2-watt stereo speakers, and a USB hub with two ports further enhance the features.
Prices and release date
You can now pre-order the Sony Inzone M9 II 4K G-Sync gaming monitor for $799.99 on Amazon, with deliveries starting on October 4th. Moreover, this price is $100 below the RRP of the previous model.
Updated on September 26, 2024: You can now also pre-order the new Sony Inzone gaming monitor on Amazon.co.uk for £899, which will be released on November 3, 2024.
Sony Inzone M9 II specifications
- Display: 24.5-inch Anti-glare IPS panel
- Aspect ratio: 16:9
- Resolution: 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K UHD)
- Refresh rate: 160 Hz
- Response time: 1ms (Faster Mode)
- Brightness: 400cd/m2
- Static conrast ratio: 1,000:1
- Dnamic conrast ratio: 80,000:1
- Color gamut: 95%+ (DCI-P3 Coverage)
- Colors: 1.07 Billion Colors
- Vewing angle: 178° (H / V)
- Features: Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Auto Genre Picture Mode, Adaptive-Sync (VESA DP), NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, Variable Refresh Rate (HDMI 2.1), Full Array Local Dimming, HDR10, HLG, DisplayHDR 600, Low Blue Light, Flicker Free, Black equalizer,
- Picture modes: SDR: FPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Cinema, Game, Standard, sRGB; HDR: DisplayHDR, Cinema, Game, RPG
- Gaming assist: Crosshair, Timer, Frame Rate Counter
- Software: INZONE Hub, Color Management (ICC)
- Audio: 2W x2 speakers
- Ports: DisplayPort x1 (Ver. 2.1 UHBR10), HDMI x2 (Ver. 2.1), USB Type-B x1 (Upstream), USB Type-A x2 (Downstream), Headphone Output x1 (3.5 mm Jack), USB Type-A x1
- Stand: Height adj. (130 mm), Tilt (-5°- +25°), Swivel (±180°)
- VESA mount: 100 x 100mm
- Dimensions: 61.5 x 52.8 x 21.1 cm (with stand)
- Weight: 6.4 kg (with stand)
