Everything is great EXCEPT... - Sony INZONE M9 Monitor
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Get up to 30% off Jackery products during Prime Day 2022 at: amazon.com Plouffe was a Sony fanboy back in the day and now Sony is entering the PC market with their new INZONE M9 Monitor. Will it impress Plouffe or does Sony's first gaming monitor miss the mark? Buy Sony INZONE M9 27" Gaming Monitor: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Want us to unbox something specifically for a video? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► AFFILIATES, SPONSORS & REFERRALS: lmg.gg ► PODCAST GEAR: lmg.gg ► SUPPORT US ON FLOATPLANE: floatplane.com FOLLOW US ELSEWHERE --------------------------------------------------- Twitter: twitter.com Instagram: @shortcircuityt TikTok: @linustech Facebook: @ShortCircuitYT CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Sony fanboy 0:17 Specs and features 0:45 Unboxing 1:56 Ports and IO 2:33 Mini-PS5 stand impressions 3:58 Feature/spec impressions 4:45 Sponsor - Jackery 5:22 The stand is worse than we thought... 6:10 Monitor software impressions 6:50 Local dimming testing 8:25 Gaming impressions - Forza Horizon 5 (PC) 10:03 Better on PS5? 10:46 Gaming impressions - Returnal (PS5) 12:08 Overall thoughts and recommendation 13:13 Outro
The video introduces Sony's INZONE M9 gaming monitor, highlighting its claimed specifications such as 4K resolution, 144 Hz refresh rate, a 27 inch screen, and full array local dimming with 96 zones. The host examines the unboxing, notes the bulk power brick, and points out the surprisingly slim IO options including two HDMI 2.1 ports, a USB-C port that can act as a display port, USB-A ports, a headphone jack, and a two-speaker setup. A standout design element is the unusual stand, which the host finds visually interesting but practically limiting due to lack of swivel and limited adjustability, suggesting that most buyers would benefit from a VESA mount. The review also covers the on-device navigation controls, HDR capabilities, and G-SYNC support, emphasizing that the panel targets PC gaming and PS5 use with features like auto genre switching and auto HDR tone mapping. Throughout, the host notes the size of the bezels, the overall build, and the value proposition at roughly $899, framing the monitor as a competitive but not flawless first foray into gaming displays by Sony. The sponsor segment for Jackery is placed mid-roll, detailing a Prime Day offer and the Explorer 2000 Pro power station. In final impressions, the reviewer concedes that while the M9 offers strong 4K/144 Hz performance, good HDR potential, and useful KVM and PS5 features, the stand design and input cable situation detract from its overall practicality, leading to a cautious recommendation and a nudge toward mounting solutions for better ergonomics.
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Questions answered
- Does the Sony INZONE M9 include HDMI and DisplayPort cables in the box?
- No, the box appears to omit display cables, which can complicate setup for users who do not have spare cables.
- What is the stand like and should buyers consider a VESA mount?
- The stand is visually interesting but lacks swivel, and is considered impractical by the reviewer, who strongly recommends using a VESA mount for better ergonomics.
- Is the INZONE M9 a good value for a 4K 144 Hz monitor with local dimming?
- Yes, at around $899 it offers competitive 4K 144 Hz performance with full array local dimming and useful PS5 features, though the stand and cable situation temper the overall value.