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Updated April 11, 2024·
If budget is a concern and you prioritize productivity with high-quality HDR video editing and color fidelity for print photo editing, the Innocn 27M2U with its MiniLED panel excels in these areas. However, for a premium, the Sony M9 offers better casual and competitive gaming experiences due to its variable refresh rate capabilities and has robust USB power delivery, though it's not as well-suited for HDR video editing. Both are strong in productivity and image clarity, but the Sony's additional gaming features might sway gamers despite its higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED)
- Very good for media consumption
- Best in class brightness
- Very good color volume
Advantages of the Sony M9 (IPS FALD)
- The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) has no clear advantages over the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED).
Key differences
Casual Gaming
7.9
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
99.0 %
DCI-P3 COLOR GAMUT
67.7 %
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both good for casual gaming, though the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is somewhat better.
Competitive Gaming
5.1
5.7
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
8.0 ms
TOTAL RESPONSE TIME
8.0 ms
N/A
VARIABLE REFRESH RATE
24 - 144 Hz
No
STROBING / BFI
No
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
The Sony M9 (IPS FALD) and Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) are both poor for competitive gaming, though the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is somewhat better.
Media Consumption
8.9
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
1000:1
NATIVE CONTRAST
1000:1
1000 nits
SDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
432 nits
1000 nits
HDR PEAK BRIGHTNESS
695 nits
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is very good for media consumption, while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is good.
Cost
$425
$800
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) has a price of $425 and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) costs $800.
Digital Photo Editing
No
Yes
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is not suitable for digital photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is suitable for digital photo editing.
HDR Video Editing and Color Grading
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for HDR video editing and color grading while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for HDR video editing and color grading.
Print Photo Editing
Yes
No
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) is suitable for print photo editing while the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) is not suitable for print photo editing.
Key similarities
Productivity
9.8
9.6
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
163 PPI
PIXELS PER INCH
163 PPI
Yes
ADJUSTABLE STAND
Yes
Matte
COATING
Matte
The Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are both best in class for productivity.
HDR Gaming and Media Consumption
Yes
Yes
Both the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and Sony M9 (IPS FALD) are suitable for HDR gaming and media consumption.
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How the Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) and the Sony M9 (IPS FALD) compare to other monitors
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Innocn 27M2U (IPS MiniLED) | Sony M9 (IPS FALD) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$425 | $800 | ||
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 27" | 27" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Screen Type | |||
Screen Type | MiniLED | LED | |
Screen Sub-type | |||
Screen Sub-type | IPS | IPS FALD | |
Local Dimming Zones | |||
Local Dimming Zones | 384 | 96 | |
COLOR, CONTRAST & BRIGHTNESS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Native Contrast | |||
Native Contrast | 1000:1 | 1000:1 | |
SDR Peak Brightness | |||
SDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 432 nits | |
HDR Peak Brightness | |||
HDR Peak Brightness | 1000 nits | 695 nits | |
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | |||
Suitable for HDR Gaming and Media Consumption | Yes | Yes | |
sRGB Color Gamut | |||
sRGB Color Gamut | 99 % | 100 % | |
MOTION CHARACTERISTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Total Response Time | |||
Total Response Time | 8 ms | 8 ms | |
Variable Refresh Rate | |||
Variable Refresh Rate | N/A | 24 - 144 Hz | |
Strobing / BFI | |||
Strobing / BFI | No | No | |
Persistence Blur Score | |||
Persistence Blur Score | 5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Ghosting Score | |||
Ghosting Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
TEXT & IMAGE CLARITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 163 PPI | 163 PPI | |
Coating | |||
Coating | Matte | Matte | |
Text Clarity Score | |||
Text Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Image Clarity Score | |||
Image Clarity Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
PORTS & CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
HDMI 1.4 Ports | |||
HDMI 1.4 Ports | 0 | 1 | |
HDMI 2.0 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.0 Ports | 2 | 0 | |
HDMI 2.1 Ports | |||
HDMI 2.1 Ports | 0 | 2 | |
Micro HDMI Ports | |||
Micro HDMI Ports | 0 | 0 | |
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | |||
DisplayPort 1.2 Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Forbes
Mark Sparrow | November 2022
"The Innocn 27MU2 screen isn’t built to Apple standards, but it’s robust enough for desktop use and surprisingly lightweight, considering its image quality. The stand is rock steady and adjustable, plus the screen can be wall mounted. There are plenty of input options plus the ability to display two sources on screen at the same time."
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