Customer Ratings & Reviews

TL;DR: Save your money and get the ASUS PG27AQDP. This monitor has broken HDR, lower brightness in SDR and HDR, weak color saturation in HDR, no BFI, a less desirable coating, and burn-in protection that can’t be turned off. It is also $100 more than the ASUS and only comes with a 1-year manufacturer warranty that may not cover burn-in. After getting the PG27AQDP first, this model was released a week later, and I decided to get it because I am a total tech member (2-year warranty). The plan was to return the ASUS, which I originally purchased on Newegg, and keep the Sony for the warranty from BestBuy until I found out the Sony is a downgrade in nearly all aspects. The ASUS is slightly brighter in SDR, but when you turn off the burn-in protection on the ASUS, it is easily 15-20% brighter and more colorful in SDR. You cannot turn off the burn-in protection on the Sony at all; it is hard-locked on, and there are no options for it in the OSD or the Inzone Software. In a side-by-side comparison, the difference is quite noticeable. While features like static taskbar detection should be kept on for monitor usage, options like “Outer Dimming Control,” which dims the edges of your screen and creates a distracting vignetting effect, cannot be turned off. Bright elements in SDR and HDR will only be bright in the center of the screen; at the edges, they noticeably dim, which can be very distracting. “Adjust Logo Brightness” also dims the brightness and color saturation in SDR and HDR, affecting everything—even highlights—which doesn’t make sense. These features can be easily turned off on the ASUS, but not on the Sony. On Sony OLED TVs, you can adjust settings like Adjust Logo Brightness, but not on their monitors? Regarding HDR, one would expect a company like SONY, a leader in displays and cameras, to excel in this area! Unfortunately, this monitor's HDR performance is well very bad; in a side-by-side comparison with the ASUS, it appears almost like SDR. The advertised “1300 nits” brightness is not achieved. With the latest firmware (M003, currently M004), the Windows 11 HDR Calibration app hard clips at “2550 nits” in all modes, including the “HDR 400 mode,” which shouldn’t exceed 400 nits. No matter the calibration, HDR looks washed out in all modes, losing detail in highlights. The monitor does not even achieve 2550 nits; not even their flagship A95L OLED TV can reach that brightness. It’s puzzling how this monitor was launched with such HDR issues. Working HDR on an OLED is crucial, as it is arguably the main selling point for consumers! The EOTF also does not track correctly, and it’s evident to the naked eye that something is off—side by side with the ASUS, the Sony appears over-brightened. The HDR implementation is lacking, and colors do not match the ASUS in saturation. The reds appear orange, and golds look yellow on the Sony, which is surprising given they use the same panel. In side-by-side comparisons, this difference is striking. I posted a picture with two red cars from a YouTube video with RTX HDR, and while the camera slightly picks it up, the car on the ASUS is significantly brighter and more colorful than on the Sony. Both are set to “Game HDR,” which should output 1300 nits, with brightness, contrast, and saturation set correctly. There is noticeable black level raise and posterization on dark scenes in HDR, which is not present on the ASUS. Watching YouTube videos with RTX or native HDR reveals pronounced posterization that is hard to ignore. In dark atmospheric games like Tarkov, using RTX HDR is almost unusable because of these issues. I also noticed that the coating is worse on the Sony despite it using the same panel as the ASUS. The ASUS appears sharper, less grainy, and has deeper blacks. The black level issue is subtle—around 5-10%—but still puzzling considering both use the same panel, especially with the Sony priced $100 higher. The coating on the Sony is noticeably grainier, similar to cheaper IPS and TN panels. While it’s not a dealbreaker, it is frustrating given the price difference, especially when the ASUS outperforms in nearly all aspects except for the stand and OSD. Others on Reddit have reported similar HDR issues, so this is not just a problem with my unit. I contacted Sony support about the HDR issue, and they only offered to send me a replacement, despite the fact that the issue isn’t unique to my unit. Interestingly, the agent I spoke with didn’t seem familiar with HDR. Lol. Can this be fixed with a firmware update? Maybe. But in its current state, I personally cannot recommend this monitor. Considering Sony doesn't offer a true HGIG mode on their flagship OLED TVs (A95L) and often has to implement weird tone mapping, I’m skeptical this will be resolved, though I hope I’m wrong. Additionally, this monitor lacks BFI, which the ASUS does have. This feature is beneficial for games that can’t reach 480Hz, and using BFI on the ASUS is really nice to have on games like Tarkov for example, which cannot achieve anywhere near 480FPS despite your hardware. While not a dealbreaker, the ASUS being $100 cheaper and having BFI doesn’t help Sony asking 100 extra dollars for their monitor. The Sony also has unfortunately more dirty screen effect than the ASUS; in dark scenes, the banding is much more apparent. Now this may be unique to my unit only, but I thought I should add it. The only positive aspect I can mention is that the stand is excellent—perhaps the best I’ve ever used on a monitor (like seriously)—and the OSD/knob is significantly better than that of the ASUS. The “FPS Pro +” feature seems to wash out the image to resemble a TN panel, which can be emulated on the ASUS by playing around with the OSD settings. I also prefer the 24.5 cropped mode on the Sony, as it can be centered at the bottom, making it feel more natural compared to the ASUS. Finally, the warranty. The SONY warranty is only 1 year, and it does not state that it covers burn-in. In contrast, the ASUS offers a 3-year warranty that clearly covers burn-in. A 1-year warranty for an $1100 OLED monitor is a joke, especially given the price difference. Marketing this to an eSports audience who will likely use the monitor for hours a day at max brightness and color saturation in SDR, particularly with the 1-year warranty potentially not covering burn-in is a little predatory. If you choose to go for this monitor for whatever reason and plan to use it for several years, I heavily recommend getting the Geek Squad warranty.

So far i went from a ROG Strix XG27AQMR its a 1440p ips 27inch that does 300hz. I got it when it came out. Love it but ive been holding out after for a oled monitor or better. I have two lg oled tvs so ik the experience when i see it. I was confused about the matt and glossy but i wouldnt know till i see it with my eyes. So far its been a few days since i had this monitor and ill try to give the details i have on it Pros, truly colors are nice but my ips wasnt FAR of either but again i havent played on it toooo much. The matte finish isnt a problem to me i think it looks great! I didnt see any color bleed really like another post i saw. The feel of the monitor and its stand is amazing! It feels like i got a lot better at valorant and im happy. Cons, it has a flicker (oh no its not good!) BUT it mainly flickered in the fps mode but the GOOD thing is it already has a software update which fixes it. Vrr/adaptive sync was the problem. I also hate when you go through the different modes like gaming,cinema and stuff itll switch the screen to the one you hover over before clicking the one you want. Butnif you dont click on them itll go back to what you had. I dont like it cause thats changing the screens color over and over imo i dont like. Software. Simple easy i recommend using it when changing screen modes!! It does not need to be open all the time but i use it. Im not to heavy on the whole specific colors stuff i see default options are fine to me so far. I played mainly with light on cause with my ips the light was getting to my eyes/head. With oled you dont have that problem as much. Ill try dark room when i can. For the alt tab thing it aint that bad but i prefer borderless so i dont have that black screen thing. So gaming part. I played a lil bit of bf2042 for the color and stuff since bf2042 was downloaded and i dont really play single player games on my pc mainly on my oled tv. It did look a lot better imo but i wanted to test the fps so valorant i went to. Idk how to tell you this but it felt like i can hit my shots. Ive been doing really good idk why i thought it be my internet but man the colors and stuff help so much for me. I dont wear glasses btw. So far im gold but i think i can get out of it. Minecraft ofc looks good and with max settings still good. Im on a i7 13gen and 4090 build. If anyone got game recommendations i can try for sure! Another somewhat con i have is the screen saver. So far i notice it dim the screen nothing else. I would of preferred the lg c models screen saver where its black and lil fire works pop. Also the blacks are true aswell. Ask any questions or give me some tips ill keep messing with it. RizzyReign discord or twitch

Great product and I got this for a great deal, however I do have a remark I will leave here. I purchased as “open box: excellent” however when I picked this up in store there was not box and it was raining. I was able to get a bag to cover it but that was a bit misleading on my experience with the store. An alternate box would’ve been nice but I understand that’s not within immediate control. However all though using this for the last 4 months I love this monitor, you do have to play with the hdr calibration though or it will look terrible. Great color accuracy from the box but you can always edit it if you’re savvy. I was glad to have picked this up for about $600 but would not have picked this up at full price when this launched. No issues so far and I am happy with this purchase.

Monitor is beautiful and very bright and rich in color like i like it due to me getting older and becoming a gamer dad. the only reason i gave it 4 stars was because the update process was a hassle and customer support was rude and hung up on me when the update failed which makes me think they weren't knowledgeable. After a Trial and Error i figured it out, To update make sure its FAT32 SPLIT IT IF YOU HAVE A EXFAT AND EXTRACT THE FOLDER, TAKE THE FILE OUT OF THE FOLDER AND PUT IT TO THE ROOT DIRECTORY SAME WITH THE FOLDER. It will update and Sony could of been nicer most importantly Knowledgeable in their Work Field. Other then that fantastic Monitor

Bought it open box, and always comes basically brand new, love the monitor, and best buy is the way to go if you buy open box. The oled monitor is beautiful, and plays my ps5 pro amazingly!

Had to come in to get in exchange and the associate that helped me was kind and super helpful it was quick and easy and got a new one. Works like a dream and the colors are amazing and the 480 refresh rate is awesome

Sony coming out with gaming monitors is great to see and they are stepping their game up in big ways to compete in the PC gaming space. This 27 inch oled has beautiful picture quality and super fast response time you come to expect from an oled panel. Super deep blacks and amazing colors and no motion blur. this monitor is hdr400 certified with up to 1300 nits peak brightness which I’m guessing is within a 10% window but that’s super bright which can be great if you like super bright panels I don’t prefer that bright of a screen tho lol. You should expect nothing less from an oled and Sony for that matter. Also Sony is smart for recognizing that most gamers plan on running a 1440p monitor and usually at 27 inches. Tho for me I have gotten use to 32 inch or bigger imo but 27 is perfect if you are into first person shooters. This monitors main selling point is the ridiculous 480hz refresh rate and if you have had a chance to try a 240hz panel then wait till you see what 480hz feels like. It’s soo smooth it’s hard to explain but all I can say is that it feels like real life(cheesy I know) but it is amazing what 480 feels like. I love it. But I also have a 4080 super gpu. So I’m able to hit those high fps in games like overwatch and apex legends. But not able to hit those frames on warzone unfortunately and that’s the main game I play. So while I love this monitor and I think most people will as well. I have to say that unless you play less gpu dependent games you might not hit the full 480hz so keep that in mind. You pay a premium for the panel which is amazing but please keep this in mind. You have all the ports you expect such as display port and hdmi. Menu is simple and easy to use and you can change settings to your liking. You can also use the Sony inzone software to customize the settings if you are connected to your PC, which this is aimed towards. You can use with your ps5 but running 1440p @120hz max. I’d suggest for your ps5 pick up Sonys new led monitor they just released that’s 4k and suited perfectly for the ps5. This monitor and stand are very cool like it’s on a balance weight or something. Very cool. You can adjust the monitor position how you like. Something some gamers might like is that this monitor allows you to shrink the image to a 24.5 inch screen. Most pro gamers play on this size. So makes sense. But not for me personally. There are 3 things that I want to point out that might be considered a negative. First is that this is priced a bit high imo, secondly is that Sony only offers a 1 year warranty and most monitors in this category have a 3 year warranty. Thirdly is you can not update the monitor firmware directly from the PC using the Sony inzone software, you first have to download the firmware then extract the file then copy that file to a clear usb drive and then upload the file to the monitor using the usb port. While I’m a techy I can do this very easily and quickly, I’m guessing majority of people won’t know how to do this and if the monitor needs the update they might be stuck on an older version.not a huge deal but something I thought I should mention. But aside from that this is a great monitor with beautiful picture quality for both gaming and viewing movies and tvs shows.

Important: Before you take full advantage of the monitor I recommend updating the firmware (See Sonys website) you will also need a USB flash drive. Mine came on ver 03, and I updated to ver 04 which improved performance. I was super excited to test the Sony Inzone M10S 1440p | 480Hz | OLED gaming monitor, and the highest refresh rate I tried before this was 240Hz, so in theory it should have been a huge upgrade. While I can definitely tell the difference, the 480hz and 0.03 rated response time did not blow me away like I thought they would. I was honestly more impressed by the fact that it’s OLED and I get those true clean blacks. More details about my thoughts on the panel below. Ports: x2 HDMI 2.1 x1 DisplayPort 2.1 (this is the only included cable by the way besides the power cord) 2x USB-A 1x USB-B 1x USB (for updating purposes only) Design: This monitor is very nice looking! It will immediately stand out to you as being slim, but it still holds most of the electrical components in the circular island on the back. The stand is also very nice and can do a full 360 degree turn as well as tilt up/down. Only thing missing which is surprising is not being able to stack it vertically. The panel itself is covered in a matte coating which you will prefer especially during those sunny days. Colors/resolution: At 1440p and 27 inches this is an ideal size for gamers! I have a small desk and I had no problem getting this set up. There is also a built-in 24.5 inch mode that reduces the size if you’re more used to that. In terms of colors you actually get a packet that shows how the monitor was calibrated and checked in the factory which all looked good. I did have some trouble adjusting the colors though to my liking which took a lot of tweaking. Ultimately I settled on the warm preset with max brightness which roughly looked what I’m used to. For any types of games (especially FPS) I liked the FPS Pro Mode which made reds pop out more. Speaking of brightness I found that the monitor gets decently bright but it’s just that - decent. I feel like most people will be left wanting more in this regard. Besides gaming I really enjoyed this monitor for movie watching - the OLED panel provided really clean blacks and the contrast was great! I usually use my laptop and mobile devices to watch movies/youtube because they tend to have better screens, but now I finally have a monitor that’s on the same level, so it’s a win! Performance:Now for the most important aspect for those interested in this monitor - 480hz and those insane response times! I would say that compared to most recent monitors that I’ve used which were between 180-240hz the responsiveness only felt slightly better. I didn’t feel like I was getting 2x the responsiveness and clarity like I was hoping I would. I will say though that it can be highly dependent on what game you're playing as well - for example Valorant felt more smooth than CS2 which are usually my top 2 played FPS games. In the end I can’t complain about the performance though as everything just works and it gives me that peace of mind knowing I have the best of the best. Other notes: The settings for the monitor are very easy to navigate with the little joystick on the back Inside those settings you will find all your color profiles, and there’s even a setting you can adjust the intensity of which is called “pixel shift” that helps prevent burn-in Firmware updates are really easy to do Despite using DisplayPort 2.1 which not many GPUs currently support, DSC is still being used So for my final thoughts i feel like this monitor is the definition of “the point of diminishing returns” it’s perfectly smooth, perfectly responsive, it’s even OLED, but is it that much better than other monitors with worse specs? For me the answer is honestly no. I definitely feel future proof though and will enjoy this monitor for years to come! Pros: * Extremely high refresh rate and response times * OLED * Slim design * Awesome base * Easy navigation * Burn-in protection Cons: * Brightness * Questionable value

Verdict. The SONY 27” INZONE M10S OLED monitor is impressive in its design (stand, screen, joystick) and performance (true blacks, 480 refresh rate, resolution). Everything about this monitor feels premium, which is matched by its price… but most certainly worth it for gaming enthusiasts and graphic designers. First impression. Wow… that screen is thin. Be careful when unpacking; best not to put too much pressure on the screen. The stand is sturdy and very well designed, with a small base that rotates smoothly and adjusts vertically. The bump-out in the back is quite large, but not noticeable. Performance. I tested this monitor with a high-end Omen gaming laptop with an RTX 2070 card. Going from an average decent monitor to this one highlights the key features of this monitor. Image resolution, brightness, and colors are fantastic. Elden Ring (Shadow) has never looked so good and immersive. Refresh rate and response time make gameplay very smooth. Gaming assists (crosshairs, frame count, FPS Pro) help improve gaming performance. I had not used FPS Pro before… The increased color saturation for bad guys in FPS games is great! Gives that extra edge of the few milliseconds that makes a difference in a kill for Delta Force. What I love. - Beautiful looking screen and design - Fantastic resolution (QHD 1440p) - Vivid, bright, and true colors (especially blacks) - 480Hz refresh rate!!!!! It’s noticeable and amazing - Very thin and seamless bezel - Great stand that rotates and moves vertically, with very small desk footprint - Fantastic stand; I love the ability to raise or lower the height of the monitor, and to easily be able to rotate to portrait mode - Lots of customization possibilities in the menu, with easy joystick controls - Latest high-performance inputs, with different options (HDMI, DP, USB-A and USB-B) - NVIDIA G-Sync compatible What I don’t love. - Can’t setup the monitor in portrait mode - No integrated speakers. Not a big deal for gaming because I use gaming headphones to get the best experience and hear audio cues in FPS games, but… I don’t always want to put headphones on to watch youtube or other content with sound. This makes this monitor slightly less functional as a single monitor solution Overall, this Sony 27” OLED is pretty fantastic. Performance is impressive and is on par with the best specs on the market right now. Coming from an average monitor, this was a huge upgrade for me and has been very enjoyable. The price is significant, but value is there if you are a serious gamer.

If you want Screen Burn in less then a month then this is the monitor for YOU!

The Sony INZONE M10S OLED QHD 480Hz Gaming Monitor with HDR is one of the best gaming monitors on the market that will fit all your needs. Its top-of-the-line features, such as OLED G-SYNC and HDR, make gaming with this monitor a completely different experience. The Sony 27" INZONE M10S's high refresh rate of 480 Hz is among the highest on the market. This means no matter what you are doing, you are guaranteed a smooth performance. You can expect the highest level of accuracy and precision with this monitor. G-SYNC prevents screen tearing, which makes the gaming experience significantly more comfortable. The monitor's support for HDR delivers a broader range of colors and improved contrast, enhancing the visual depth of your games. Its look is excellent, too; it has a small stand yet is still incredibly durable and balanced. It can rotate 360 degrees from the stand, allowing you to turn it however you want. It can go up and down and change its angle, so you can truly customize how you want to play. Its all-black and thin build allow it to fit into any setup you desire.

Title: AWESOME Gaming Monitor Bottom Line: The Sony INZONE M10S is designed for the professional gamer, pairing the fantastic picture quality of OLED with an incredibly high 480Hz refresh rate. Buyers should carefully evaluate their needs and whether they will get the appropriate value from this monitor. Pros: easy to set up; awesome, space saving stand; good variety of ports; excellent image quality; blazing fast 480Hz refresh rate Cons: designed for the competitive FPS gamer, and so many standout features are unnecessary or excessive for other gamers or for mixed use Review: Out of the box, the Sony INZONE M10S was simple and easy to setup. The stand clicks to the back of the monitor, and the base attaches with a hand screw. The stand itself is phenomenal; it’s incredibly sturdy in a very tiny footprint. My desk is relatively shallow (19 5/8”), and I’m able to place a keyboard and wrist rest in front of it with plenty of space to spare. The monitor also adjusts easily, although, due to the design of the stand, cannot be rotated into portrait view. The face of the monitor looks great with small borders and no distracting elements. The back houses a good number of ports, including three USB-A (two downstream for peripherals; one is solely for software updates), a USB-B (upstream from computer), 3.5mm headphone output, two HDMI 2.1 inputs, and a DisplayPort 2.1 port. The joystick is located on the back right of the panel and is easy to find and use. My gaming largely focuses on triple-A survival horror (e.g., Resident Evil 4; Dead Space) and action RPGs (e.g., Elden Ring; Wo Long). As such, my monitor priorities tends to be contrast, visual quality, and frame rate, and I’m highly satisfied with the image quality that the OLED display delivers. In Resident Evil 4 (2023), for instance, the dynamic lighting looks absolutely fantastic with HDR enabled. The shape of the candle light, for example, is perfectly visible while illuminating the area around it. On other monitors, you get too much haloing around the light sources to really see their shape. GIven the very fast GtG response time, there’s essentially no motion blur even at 100ish frames per second. That said, aside from the exceptional OLED image quality, some of the monitor’s standout features are clearly targeted toward the competitive, FPS gamer and are going to be underutilized for those not in that category. Specifically, few games currently run at 300+ frames per second, and so most gamers aren’t going to benefit from a 480Hz refresh rate. To that end, the monitor includes a DisplayPort 2.1 port, but currently few folks are going to have the hardware that utilizes DP 2.1. For instance, I have a high-end 2024 gaming laptop that just supports DP 2.0 over Thunderbolt 4. I suppose this “future proofs” the monitor when 2.1 is more widely adopted, but right now it seems like it would be underutilized. Last, the monitor includes some features specifically for FPS gamers such as crosshairs, dedicated presets for contrast/color (FPS+ mode), and 24.5” mode, which, as the name implies, limits the displayed image to 24.5” of the screen. In addition to gaming, I’m also using the M10S as a multi-purpose monitor including photo and video editing and watching content. The 95% DCI-P3 color accuracy is a big improvement over my previous gaming monitor, and, of course, watching HDR movies looks fantastic on this screen. As a small pet peeve, I do like when monitors include built-in speakers for the purpose, although I recognize that serious gamers are going to wear headphones.

In my family we use our computers to game, surf, stream, create sponsored content, access work applications, render 3D print models, and the occasional photography editing. For this reason, we will occasionally swap around different types of 240Hz monitors depending on the task. Over the past week I have added the Sony 27" INZONE M10S OLED 480Hz gaming monitor to the rotation, and this review is based on my experiences with gaming, photo editing, and general work functions. In the box is the monitor with stand, DisplayPort 2.1 cable (40 Gbps rated), power cord, factory color calibration report, and instructions. Attach stand to base and monitor to stand, route cables through the cut out in stand, plug in power and your choice of display connector (Displayport 2.1 or HDMI 2.1) and that's it.  You can also mount it to the wall or a multi-monitor stand with additional hardware. In addition to the ports mentioned above, the monitor also offers a stereo 3.5mm jack port, 3 x USB-A ports (one is a dedicated upgrade port), and a USB-B port. The stand feels sturdy, has a very small footprint, and is well balanced.  With the monitor being a thin OLED, you'll want to make sure you are doing most of the adjusting through the base, not by grabbing the sides of the monitor.  As far as adjustability, the monitor has tilt (approx -15* down and 30* up) and vertical travel (1.5" up to 6.5" from bottom of monitor to desk). Overall 5 stars for quality of build, branding, and overall aesthetics of the design. The monitor boasts some impressive specs, starting with the 480Hz which is the best of the best refresh rate, QHD resolution, matte anti-glare coating, IPS OLED for realistic color and contrast, 0.03 ms response rate, and is G-SYNC compatible if you're running a NVIDIA G-SYNC enabled GPU. Once installed, you may want to install the Sony INZONE control panel, and likely you'll need to update the firmware to v04 or higher, pending production date.  The INZONE software will walk you through this, which consists of downloading the file, putting on a USB drive, and then using the upgrade port to download the new firmware. The process was easy, and fixes some issues with performance, so I recommend you take the time to complete.  To adjust any other settings there is a joystick on the back right of the monitor for quick settings, input, sound, gaming settings, and picture adjustment, pretty much the same settings you can get in the INZONE control, minus a few of the extras.  As far as performance, I could tell some subtle differences from my normal 240Hz work monitor in editing vibrant outdoor photography as well as some 3d rendering. I hate to admit it, but almost all of the games I enjoy do not support anything over 300 FPS, so I did have my teen test it out on Fortnite and his new favorite game Bodycam using the G-SYNC compatibility feature to see if he could tell the difference. A few things he noted, the lag was non-existent, and it was clear to him the improved resolution during high frame rate play. Transitions, contrast, and response rate were all things he noticed slight performance improvements in over the 240Hz monitors he currently uses. None of us are top level gamers, I find that the teens are more attuned to the game specific performance than I am, likely due to our various choices of preferred games. Overall we all agree that the monitor performs fantastic, zero tears, stutters, and it truly feels instantaneous for gaming response. A few other considerations: Sony offers a screen adjustment down to 24.5" if you prefer a smaller display, just toggle down on the joystick for a quick setting adjustment. There are seven different graphic modes: FPS Pro+, FPS Pro, MOBA/TRS, Cinema, Game, Standard, and sRBG.  Ultimately I find that FPS Pro+ and FPS Pro seems to mute the vibrancy, and reduces contrast a bit, which aids the transition if you aren't used to playing on an OLED monitor. The monitor feels like it was built for future applications, both in gaming FPS ability as well as DP2.1 which is not used widely in current state. The large heatsink on the back is suggestive of long term life of the monitor, however the provided warranty is only one year.  Ultimately, this monitor was developed in partnership with Fnatic, so if you are an elite or aspiring elite gamer, this is the monitor you've been waiting for with its sleek build and low latency performance.  For the rest of us, if you're a casual gamer, photo editor, or just a high definition streamer, this is a top of the line OLED monitor, but you may not be using this monitor to its full potential. 

A monitor is probably the last equipment that will eventually need refresh in a computer gaming system. Most gamers would replace their monitor every few years, not because their monitor does not work well anymore, but because gamers are being gamers and probably because there’s the impulse to update to the latest technology. It will then be ‘sensible’ to purchase a monitor that has the latest and greatest technology at the time of purchase, especially when one has already spent thousands of dollars building up very powerful PC with the GPU alone costing thousand of dollars. Within that perspective, a monitor like the Sony Inzone M10S makes a lot of sense. The monitor proudly boasts great specs: OLED panel with 0.03ms response time, 480Hz refresh rate, HDMI and DP 2.1 connection, and 24.5 inch mode for FPS gaming. The monitor was in fact developed with Fnatic esports team, so yes this is the monitor to get for those who like competitive FPS gaming. Honestly, though, the 480Hz refresh rate is ahead of its time as most gamers would not need that many FPS. But if being competitive and getting the greatest and latest gear out there is important, then there’s that. With that kind of specs and hype, you bet that I was excited when I got my hands on the monitor. Getting the monitor out of the box and setting it up only takes minutes. There’s absolutely no tool needed to assembly the monitor stand. It takes more time to dispose the carton box outside than getting the monitor all prepped up for the PC. The monitor stand’s design is absolutely clever so hats off to Sony. Such a functional design in a very little footprint. Sony only provided a DP cable and there’s no USB cable provided to connect to the PC. There’s a firmware update available to install from Sony’s website and I installed it as per instructions through the USB update port. There’s also Sony’s Inzone software that’s worth to install. I’ve been playing games with the monitor and did some light video editing and the monitor truly shines in terms of color reproduction, black level and smoothness. Helldivers 2 looked amazing and it ran smoothly. There’s several picture modes that cater to the different game genre, which of course include FPS and RTS. There’s the gaming assist feature for those who’s interested in getting every tactical advantage there is in an FPS game. Not only for playing games, watching movies are very much enjoyable. The monitor is not cheap, but I can definitely see why gamers want this monitor.

Awesome monitor with a very small stand that takes up minimal space. Super clear motion on games that can push the FPS, which are few. The only downside to me is the warranty, which is only a year. If you can find it on sale or open box, you can get the best buy protection for a great price. This option makes it a solid buy. Happy gaming out there homies and God bless.

This monitor initially got some lousy coverage on youtube, it seems primarily for not having full displayport 2.1 support (UHBR10 instead of 13.5 or 20), but since I lack the superhuman eyes to identify when display stream compression is active on a video link versus when it's not, this really has not bothered me in the least. What my eyes do appreciate is the phenomenal increase in colors and contrast versus the IPS panel I had previously. As a former CRT gamer, I can also say that when you're playing games that can push >240fps, especially above 300fps, when the monitor refresh is locked to your frame rate, it really starts to get close to the motion smoothness that everyone from the CRT era longs for so much. Pretty fantastic stuff. Due to the simplicity and quality of the design, I would recommend this monitor over the others. If you want a more gamer or RGB look, then of course you'll want to seek out an alternative, but if you think you might like the M10S, then my bet would be that you will end up liking it a heck of a lot, especially if you're going for mixed use between desktop and gaming or media duties. It should be well known by now that OLEDs carry a burn-in risk, but Sony has implemented the standard countermeasures similar to the last few generations of LG and other TVs. You should absolutely enable these for any OLED.

“This monitor is a game-changer! The 480Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time make gameplay incredibly smooth, and the OLED screen delivers stunning colors and deep blacks. It’s perfect for competitive gaming, though it’s on the pricey side. Totally worth it if you’re serious about performance!” Just finally waiting on the RTX 5090 to pair it

This is a fantastic monitor. It has the best monitor stand I’ve ever used in my life, making it borderline “portable”. I love that I can move it around and set it up almost anywhere around my home due to its extremely small footprint and full 360 swivel. Honestly, I probably love the stand more than the OLED panel, and I hope Sony and other manufacturers keep offering similar design options in the future. The lack of UHBR20 is disappointing but DSC is completely fine with modern GPUs. It doesn’t have the best HDR and does exhibit VRR flicker, but otherwise has an incredible WOLED panel. I just run it SDR, and it looks great. 480Hz is sick and feels amazing in games that can target it natively. Tons of headroom for future rig upgrades. Sony’s 3-year warranty with burn in coverage is great, though I wish they offered some sort of user accessible panel stats/usage display. There’s no way to see how many hours you have on your panel.

This my first gaming monitor so I have nothing to compare this display to but I love it! I also did not pay full price, nor do I think it's worth the MSRP. I only snagged it because of the open box excellent condition price. I'm also a console gamer so I cannot take full advantage of its features as it has extra settings for PC gamers. Either way, it's amazing and I love that it's OLED because the picture quality is the best you can get. It's buttery smooth and the colors and contrast are top notch. The stand is amazing as it can spin a full 360 degrees easily. It's a perfect size if you have a smaller desk because of it's small footprint. I guess gaming monitors don't have built-in speakers so I can't gripe about that, but I wish it did have speakers built-in. Moving the angle and height is super easy and smooth. I can't say enough about this monitor, buy it if it fits your budget!

An excellent monitor with a refresh rate of 480 hz and display port 2.1 (offers bandwidth of 40Gbps) as well as hdmi 2.1 The screen coating is matte and its an oled panel from Sony. The monitor has a native 1440p resolution. If you have a powerful GPU 5080 or 5090 then achieving 480 hz is not a problem. The monitor can be set to a 24.5-inch mode as well with a 1332p resolution. This monitor doesnt have BFI ( Black Frame Insertion) a feature that offers motion blur. True Display HDR 400 and Nvidia Gsync compatible. The stand of this monitor is very minimalistic and doesnt occupy desk space and a monitor arm is not required at all. The monitor settings are easy to navigate as Well. I would have given it a five stars if it has a glossy coating and BFI mode. I recommend this high performance monitor.