ASUS ROG Strix XG27UQR vs Sony INZONE M9: Which Monitor Is Better?

27"

INZONE M9

27"

ROG Strix XG27UQR

27"

INZONE M9

27"

ROG Strix XG27UQR

27"

INZONE M9

27"

ROG Strix XG27UQR

27"

INZONE M9

Notice: Two or more of the products selected have been tested with different test methodologies, so some of the results below aren't directly comparable. Learn how our test benches and scoring system work, and read more about the latest changes to our monitors test methodology.

Threshold

0.10

Mixed Usage

8.0

No major differences between these monitors for mixed usage. See full list of tests below.

Full Comparison

Mixed Usage

8.0

PC Gaming

8.1

7.4

Console Gaming

7.0

8.4

Office

8.2

Media Consumption

7.7

Editing

8.3

7.4

Brightness

8.2

Response Time

7.7

HDR Picture

6.5

SDR Picture

6.8

Color Accuracy

7.4

Design

Style

Design Picture

Curved

Curve Radius

Not Curved

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Accelerated Longevity Test

Uniformity Pictures

Longevity Graph

Build Quality

8.0

7.0

Build Quality Picture

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Ergonomics

6.7

5.6

Ergonomics Picture

Back Picture

Height Adjustment

3.9" (10.0 cm)

2.8" (7.0 cm)

Min Height To Top Of Panel

15.8" (40.2 cm)

Tilt Range

-20° to 5°

-20° to 0°

Rotate Portrait/Landscape

Swivel Range

-25° to 25°

No swivel

Wall Mount

VESA 100x100

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Stand

Stand Picture

Thickness Picture

Base Width

22.0" (55.9 cm)

17.9" (45.5 cm)

Base Depth

9.9" (25.2 cm)

9.6" (24.4 cm)

Thickness (With Display)

9.4" (23.9 cm)

9.7" (24.7 cm)

Weight (With Display)

17.5 lbs (8.0 kg)

14.3 lbs (6.5 kg)

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Display

Display Picture

Size

27"

Housing Width

25.0" (63.4 cm)

24.2" (61.4 cm)

Housing Height

14.9" (37.9 cm)

14.3" (36.3 cm)

Thickness (Without Stand)

3.7" (9.4 cm)

2.9" (7.3 cm)

Weight (Without Stand)

9.7 lbs (4.4 kg)

8.6 lbs (3.9 kg)

Borders Size (Bezels)

0.7" (1.8 cm)

0.3" (0.9 cm)

Controls

Controls Picture

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In The Box

In The Box Picture

Power Supply

External Brick

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Picture Quality

Contrast

6.2

Checkerboard Picture

Native Contrast

1,171 : 1

1,046 : 1

Contrast With Local Dimming

1,033 : 1

1,198 : 1

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Local Dimming

1.0

6.5

Local Dimming Video

Local Dimming

Yes

Backlight

Edge

Full-Array

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SDR Brightness

8.5

8.3

Real Scene

503 cd/m²

431 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

476 cd/m²

421 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

476 cd/m²

420 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

518 cd/m²

432 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.005

0.002

Minimum Brightness

65 cd/m²

10 cd/m²

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HDR Brightness

7.6

8.1

EOTF

VESA DisplayHDR Certification

DisplayHDR 400 - 1.0/1.1

DisplayHDR 600

Real Scene

556 cd/m²

645 cd/m²

Peak 2% Window

546 cd/m²

483 cd/m²

Peak 10% Window

623 cd/m²

695 cd/m²

Peak 25% Window

623 cd/m²

802 cd/m²

Peak 50% Window

629 cd/m²

838 cd/m²

Peak 100% Window

632 cd/m²

865 cd/m²

Sustained 2% Window

545 cd/m²

483 cd/m²

Sustained 10% Window

622 cd/m²

694 cd/m²

Sustained 25% Window

622 cd/m²

800 cd/m²

Sustained 50% Window

627 cd/m²

838 cd/m²

Sustained 100% Window

629 cd/m²

864 cd/m²

Automatic Brightness Limiting (ABL)

0.009

0.032

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Horizontal Viewing Angle

7.3

6.8

Horizontal Viewing Angle Video

Horizontal Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Left

31°

29°

Color Washout From Right

33°

28°

Horizontal Hue Graph

Color Shift From Left

49°

33°

Color Shift From Right

57°

40°

Horizontal Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Left

36°

33°

Brightness Loss From Right

39°

34°

Black Level Raise From Left

70°

Black Level Raise From Right

70°

Gamma Shift From Left

33°

31°

Gamma Shift From Right

37°

31°

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Vertical Viewing Angle

7.1

7.2

Vertical Viewing Angle Video

Vertical Chroma Graph

Color Washout From Below

32°

Color Washout From Above

28°

Vertical Hue Graph

Color Shift From Below

44°

37°

Color Shift From Above

45°

41°

Vertical Lightness Graph

Brightness Loss From Below

33°

34°

Brightness Loss From Above

31°

32°

Black Level Raise From Below

70°

Black Level Raise From Above

70°

Gamma Shift From Below

41°

43°

Gamma Shift From Above

37°

43°

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Gray Uniformity

8.1

7.9

50% Uniformity Picture

50% Std. Dev.

4.172%

3.650%

50% DSE

0.120%

0.138%

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Black Uniformity

6.8

6.2

Native Black Uniformity Picture

Native Std. Dev.

1.373%

1.891%

Black Uniformity Picture With Local Dimming

Std. Dev. w/ L.D.

1.913%

1.761%

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Color Accuracy (Pre-Calibration)

8.4

6.6

Pre Calibration Picture

Pre Gamma Curve Picture

Pre Color Picture

Picture Mode

sRGB

Game 1

sRGB Gamut Area xy

102.7%

129.2%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

3.58

1.35

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,440 K

6,733 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.18

2.22

Color dE (Avg.)

2.12

3.92

Contrast Setting

N/A

RGB Settings

Default

100-100-100

Gamma Setting

Default

2.2

Brightness Setting

N/A

Measured Brightness

188 cd/m²

252 cd/m²

Brightness Locked

Yes

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Color Accuracy (Post-Calibration)

9.8

9.6

Post Calibration Picture

Post Gamma Curve Picture

Post Color Picture

Picture Mode

User

Game 1

sRGB Gamut Area xy

99.4%

100.7%

White Balance dE (Avg.)

0.49

0.88

Color Temperature (Avg.)

6,451 K

6,447 K

Gamma (Avg.)

2.17

2.19

Color dE (Avg.)

0.37

0.45

Contrast Setting

RGB Settings

81-97-100

100-95-92

Gamma Setting

2.2

Brightness Setting

Measured Brightness

100 cd/m²

101 cd/m²

ICC Profile

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SDR Color Gamut

9.4

9.5

sRGB Color Gamut Picture

sRGB Coverage xy

99.3%

100.0%

sRGB Picture Mode

User

Game 1

Adobe RGB Color Gamut Picture

Adobe RGB Coverage xy

83.9%

86.5%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

User

Game 1

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HDR Color Gamut

8.5

8.4

Wide Color Gamut

Yes

DCI-P3 Color Gamut Picture

DCI-P3 Coverage xy

93.1%

92.7%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Asus Gaming HDR

Game 1

Rec. 2020 Color Gamut Picture

Rec. 2020 Coverage xy

70.5%

67.7%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Asus Gaming HDR

Game 1

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HDR Color Volume

8.5

7.7

DCI-P3 Color Volume ITP Picture

1,000 cd/m² DCI-P3 Coverage ICtCp

86.2%

67.6%

DCI-P3 Picture Mode

Asus Gaming HDR

Game 1

Rec. 2020 Color Volume ITP Picture

10,000 cd/m² Rec. 2020 Coverage ICtCp

72.1%

32.4%

Rec. 2020 Picture Mode

Asus Gaming HDR

Game 1

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Text Clarity

9.0

ClearType On

ClearType Off

Pixel Type

IPS

Pixels

Subpixel Layout

RGB

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Reflections

7.1

7.5

Average Room

Average Room Off Picture

Bright Room Off Picture

Screen Finish

Matte

Total Reflections

6.1%

5.2%

Indirect Reflections

3.4%

3.0%

Calculated Direct Reflections

2.7%

2.2%

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Gradient

9.8

9.3

Gradient Picture

Color Depth

10 Bit

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SDR Color Volume

9.5

sRGB Color Volume ITP Picture

sRGB In ICtCp

96.5%

sRGB Picture Mode

User

Adobe RGB Color Volume ITP Picture

Adobe RGB In ICtCp

87.5%

Adobe RGB Picture Mode

User

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Motion

Refresh Rate

8.3

7.4

Native Refresh Rate

144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate

144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP

144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI

60 Hz

120 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over DP @ 10-bit

144 Hz

Max Refresh Rate Over HDMI @ 10-Bit

30 Hz

120 Hz

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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)

Variable Refresh Rate

Yes

FreeSync

Yes

Compatible (Tested)

G-SYNC

Compatible (NVIDIA Certified)

VRR Maximum

144 Hz

VRR Minimum

< 20 Hz

VRR Supported Connectors

DisplayPort, HDMI

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VRR Motion Performance

7.6

Pursuit Photo VRR

OD Mode CAD Comparison

See details

Recommended VRR OD Setting

Fast

Variable Overdrive Advertised

Avg. CAD

177

Best CAD

151

Worst CAD

221

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Refresh Rate Compliance

7.6

Fast GTG Sequence

See details

VRR Compliance

See details

Compliance @ Max Hz

58%

Compliance @ 120 FPS

62%

Compliance @ 60 FPS

74%

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Response Time @ 60Hz

6.9

Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Level 1

Standard

Rise / Fall Time

7.2 ms

8.6 ms

Total Response Time

14.9 ms

8.6 ms

Overshoot Error

0.1%

0 RGB

Worst 3 Rise / Fall Time

10.5 ms

13.3 ms

Worst 3 Total Response Time

20.3 ms

13.3 ms

Worst 3 Overshoot Error

1.3%

0 RGB

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CAD @ Max Refresh Rate

7.8

Pursuit Photo At Max Refresh

CAD Heatmap At Max Refresh

OD Transition Max Refresh Rate

OD fast

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Fast

Avg. CAD

151

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

253

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Response Time @ Max Refresh Rate

First Response Time

5.3 ms

5.1 ms

Total Response Time

11.5 ms

6.8 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Level 3

Fast

Motion Blur Picture

RGB Overshoot

1.0%

3 RGB

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

9.9%

14 RGB

Worst 10% First Response Time

8.7 ms

9.4 ms

Worst 10% Total Response Time

18.7 ms

10.7 ms

Heatmap First Response

Heatmap Total Response

Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Response Time Table

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CAD @ 120Hz

7.8

Pursuit Photo 120Hz

CAD Heatmap 120Hz

OD Transition 120Hz

OD fast

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Fast

Avg. CAD

156

Best 10% CAD

Worst 10% CAD

258

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Response Time @ 120Hz

Worst 10% First Response Time

6.4 ms

8.2 ms

RGB Overshoot

2.3%

5 RGB

Total Response Time

11.2 ms

8.1 ms

First Response Time

5.1 ms

4.9 ms

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Level 3

Fast

Worst 10% Total Response Time

19.0 ms

12.7 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

13.5%

18 RGB

120Hz First Response Heatmap

120Hz Total Response Heatmap

120Hz Heatmap RGB Overshoot

Motion Blur Picture

Response Time Table

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CAD @ 60Hz

7.4

Pursuit Photo 60Hz

CAD Heatmap 60Hz

OD Transition 60Hz

OD fast

0 to 31

Cycle through frames

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Standard

Avg. CAD

187

Best 10% CAD

102

Worst 10% CAD

286

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Response Time @ 60Hz

Recommended Overdrive Setting

Level 1

Standard

First Response Time

7.2 ms

8.6 ms

Total Response Time

14.9 ms

8.6 ms

RGB Overshoot

0.1%

0 RGB

Worst 10% Total Response Time

20.3 ms

13.3 ms

Worst 10% First Response Time

10.5 ms

13.3 ms

Worst 10% RGB Overshoot

1.3%

0 RGB

60Hz First Response Heatmap

60Hz Total Response Heatmap

60Hz RGB Overshoot Heatmap

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Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Backlight Strobing Picture

Backlight Strobing Frequency Picture

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

Yes

No BFI

Maximum Frequency

144 Hz

N/A

Minimum Frequency

100 Hz

N/A

Longest Pulse Width Brightness

208 cd/m²

N/A

Shortest Pulse Width Brightness

208 cd/m²

N/A

Pulse Width Control

No BFI

Pulse Phase Control

No BFI

Pulse Amplitude Control

No BFI

VRR At The Same Time

No BFI

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VRR Flicker

9.2

VRR Flicker Video

VRR Flicker Graph

Dark Gray Flicker

0.6 RGB

Middle Gray Flicker

1.0 RGB

Light Gray Flicker

0.8 RGB

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Image Flicker

Backlight Picture

Flicker-Free

Yes

PWM Dimming Frequency

>1000 Hz

0 Hz

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Inputs

Input Lag

8.8

8.9

Native Resolution @ Max Hz

4.4 ms

4.2 ms

Native Resolution @ 120Hz

4.7 ms

4.8 ms

Native Resolution @ 60Hz

8.5 ms

8.9 ms

Backlight Strobing (BFI)

4.9 ms

N/A

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Resolution

9.0

8.8

Native Resolution

3840 x 2160

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Megapixels

8.3 MP

Pixel Density

162 PPI

163 PPI

Measured Screen Diagonal

27.0"

Screen Area

313 in²

PS5 Compatibility

7.0

PS5 Compatibility Photo

PS5 Compatibility Table

4k @ 120Hz

Yes

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

HDR

Yes

VRR

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Xbox Series X|S Compatibility

7.5

XSX Compatibility Photo

XSX Compatibility Table

4k @ 120Hz

Yes

4k @ 60Hz

Yes

1440p @ 120Hz

Yes

1440p @ 60Hz

Yes

1080p @ 120Hz

Yes

1080p @ 60Hz

Yes

HDR

Yes

VRR

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Inputs Photos

Inputs 1

Inputs 2

Video And Audio Ports

DisplayPort

2 (DP 1.4)

1 (DP 1.4)

DisplayPort Transmission Bandwidth

No DisplayPort 2.1

Mini DisplayPort

HDMI

2 (HDMI 2.0)

2 (HDMI 2.1)

HDMI 2.1 Bandwidth

No HDMI 2.1

40Gbps (FRL 10x4)

DVI

VGA

Daisy Chaining

3.5mm Audio Out

HDR10

Yes

3.5mm Audio In

3.5mm Microphone In

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USB

USB-A Ports

USB-A Rated Speed

10Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-B Upstream Port

Yes

USB-C Ports

USB-C Upstream

No USB-C Ports

Yes

USB-C Rated Speed

No USB-C Ports

5Gbps (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

USB-C Power Delivery

No USB-C Ports

15W

USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode

No USB-C Ports

Yes

Thunderbolt

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macOS Compatibility

macOS Screenshot

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Features

Additional Features

HDR10

Yes

Speakers

Yes

RGB Illumination

Controllable

Presets

Multiple Input Display

KVM Switch

Yes

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On-Screen Display (OSD)

OSD Picture

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Check Price

27"

ROG Strix XG27UQR

27"

INZONE M9

27"

ROG Strix XG27UQR

27"

INZONE M9

27"

ROG Strix XG27UQR

27"

INZONE M9

27"

ROG Strix XG27UQR

27"

INZONE M9