The new series of Inzone screens at launch will include two models: the top M9 and the entry-level M3. Both models will be available in 27-inch screen sizes and will offer response times of 1 ms Gray to Gray, while both will support variable refresh rates in Nvidia G-Sync and HDMI, via HDMI 2.1 ports. The new Sony M9 game screen Photo: Sony Both screens are connected to innovative desktop cradles that take up more space than most to place a keyboard and mouse pad right next to the screen, and both support Sony’s Perfect for PS5 system, where the PS5 can detect when it is connected to one of the monitors and automatically adjusts the HDR settings accordingly. Both screens also feature an “Auto KVM Switch” feature that lets you control two computers from a single keyboard / mouse setting, while the new Inzone Hub software lets PC users control the functions of Sony’s new monitors and headphones. from their computer screens. But that is where the similarities end. A key selling point of the M9 £ 999/900 $ is the use of a complete array with a local lighting panel design, where the LEDs are located just behind the screen and can have different sections producing different light levels simultaneously for any given frame image. This top lighting fixture can usually depend on providing superior contrast performance. The new top Sony H9 gaming headphones Photo: Sony The M9 supports this with VESA DisplayHDR 600 certification, as opposed to DisplayHDR 400 certification on the M3. This will help the premium model to offer a much more satisfying demonstration of what high dynamic range images can offer at the game party. It is also claimed that the M9 reaches 95% of the DCI-P3 base color space, while the M3 exceeds 99% of the sRGB color space – although in reality both screens use 10-bit color processing to deliver 1.07 billion colors . The M9 has native 4K resolution that can maintain refresh rates of up to 144 Hz, while the (US $ 529.99, TBC price in the UK) M3 only has native full HD resolution – although it can maintain refresh rates of up to and 240 Hz. Finally, the M9 has a color-adjustable LED strip on the back, while the M3 does not. The Inzone M9 is expected to be available this summer, while the M3 has a less upcoming release date “Available in 2022”. The new Inzone series of headphone games includes three models: the top H9s ($ 299.99 / 9 269), the mid-range H7 ($ 229.99 / 9 189) and the entry-level H3s ($ 99.99 / 89 89) . All three headphones support Sony 360 Spatial Sound technology for a more immersive surround sound gaming experience that works with both the PS5 and PC. The H9 and H7s come with a dongle that opens up wireless use to both PCs and PS5s – though not, by definition, for Xbox consoles. Only the H3 headset can work with Xbox – albeit stereo only – thanks to its wired design, not wireless. The H9s are said to offer up to 32 hours of battery life with a single charge or a one-hour playback time of a quick 10 minute charge if you need to get up and run in a hurry. The H7 actually offers a longer battery life of up to 40 hours, but essentially lacks two key features of the H9: Noise cancellation support and environment monitoring function. The former shuts down all external sounds for complete immersion in the gaming world, while Ambient Monitoring instead ensures that you do not miss potentially important sounds from the real world while exploring a game world. Sony’s new basic H3 headset costs under $ 100 / $ 100. Photo: Sony The H9 also benefits exclusively from extremely comfortable soft leather ear pads, while the H7 and H3 only have Smooth Nylon. The H9 has exclusive LED “rings” around the points where the headband connects to the cartridges, and as a final point of difference between the series, the H9 and H7 support both Bluetooth as an in-game chat option, while the H9 H3 no. While all three Inzone headphones are currently scheduled for release in July in the UK, there is currently no specific release date information for the US. I was lucky enough to spend quality time with some of Sony’s new Inzone products, so here are links to reviews on the M9 screen and a pair of H9 headphones. – Related reading Sony Inzone M9 Game Screen Review: All things bright and beautiful Sony Inzone H9 Gaming Headset Review: Comfortably Awesome
