In case you didn’t know, Sony makes gaming monitors, and its 2024 models prove that it’s a serious contender in the space. The 27-inch InZone M10S is its new flagship model, costing $1,099 and offering a 1440p OLED panel with a 480 Hz refresh rate — the new normal of ridiculously high-end monitor specs. I’ve spent a little time with the M10S, and while OLED is inherently great to look at, it’s the M10s’ subtle design that sets it apart from the rest, extending to the gorgeous, versatile stand that takes up very little desk space.
Sony is also debuting the M9 II, a sequel to 2022’s M9 with mostly-similar specs. It’s still a 4K IPS panel with full-array local dimming, but with a faster 160 Hz refresh rate via DisplayPort 2.1, a much smaller stand, and a slightly lower starting price at $799. Now, back to the M10S’ specs, and where you can buy it.
Sony’s previous lineup of InZone monitors from 2022 aimed to deliver equal benefits to PC and PS5, but the M10S tips more heavily into PC territory. The M10S’ 480 Hz refresh rate is aimed at highly competitive PC gamers who want to see every possible frame of play with uncompromising fluidity. Those players have historically chosen monitors that use TN panels, not because of their picture quality but because they still allow the fastest refresh rates (the latest models go up to 540 Hz). OLED panels, by comparison, yield several benefits, including being thinner and lighter, with significant improvements to contrast, motion blur, and more. Having faster refresh rates means that some TN die-hards may now consider OLED — yet maybe they’ve already bought one; Asus’ 27-inch 480 Hz OLED (model PG27AQDP) monitor has been out for a while, and costs $100 less than the M10S.
On the topic of lateness, Sony’s M10S is coming more than a year after OLED monitors started taking the PC gaming market by storm. There are currently dozens of models on the market in different sizes, including a curved OLED monitor from Alienware this year that we love. The thing is, you don’t have to spend close to $1,000 to get a good OLED gaming monitor. Even last year’s OLED monitors have respectable specs, with 240 Hz being the main spec difference (can you actually tell the difference?), and they’re now veering into the realm of affordability for the average gamer. It’s not uncommon to see some similar-sized models selling in the $600-800 price range. And yet, if you want one of the best looking OLED monitors to hit shelves, the M10S might be worth arranging an in-person demo to try.
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