The Sony INZONE M10S is a premium 27-inch 1440p OLED gaming monitor with a 480Hz refresh rate. It competes with other monitors with the same specs, like the Acer Predator X27U F3, the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP, and the LG 27GX790A-B. In addition to more standard features such as HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, support for all VRR formats, and Micro Lens Array+ (MLA+) technology for added brightness, it has some unique extra features. The monitor's FPS Pro+ mode was developed in collaboration with the Fnatic esports team and helps to outline targets more effectively in FPS games. It also has a 24.5-inch mode that makes the screen smaller for esports gamers. Like most OLED monitors, it also comes with some settings to reduce the risk of burn-in associated with OLEDs and also has a custom heatsink.
Our Verdict
The Sony INZONE M10S is remarkable for PC gaming. With a high 480Hz refresh rate, it's a fantastic choice for most PC gamers, and it supports any VRR format to reduce screen tearing. Motion looks incredibly sharp thanks to its fast response time, and it has low input lag with most refresh rates, except for 60Hz signals, where it's higher than expected. On top of that, it delivers incredible picture quality with deep blacks and bright highlights. However, it has noticeable VRR flicker with changing frame rates.
Incredibly high 480Hz refresh rate.
Supports all common VRR formats.
Fast response time for sharp motion.
Low input lag.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Noticeable VRR flicker.
The Sony INZONE M10S is good for console gaming. It has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, though it can't downscale 4k signals. Its near-instant response time results in incredibly sharp motion, and it has low input lag with 120Hz signals. However, the input lag is a bit higher than expected with 60Hz signals, which is disappointing for playing reaction-based games. On the plus side, games look realistic thanks to its incredible picture quality with deep blacks and bright highlights.
Supports all common VRR formats.
Fast response time for sharp motion.
Low input lag.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Can't downscale 4k signals from PS5 & PS5 Pro and Xbox Series X|S.
The Sony INZONE M10S is decent for office use. It gets bright enough to be easily seen in most rooms with a fair bit of ambient light and has good reflection handling, though it's not bright enough to overcome glare from a bright window. Its wide viewing angles and versatile ergonomics, including a 360-degree swivel, are also useful for sharing your screen with someone next to you. However, there are other downsides, as it risks burn-in with constant exposure to the same static elements over time. It also has some text clarity issues with some fringing around letters.
Bright enough to fight glare in rooms with a fair bit of ambient light.
Good reflection handling.
Versatile ergonomics.
Text not as clear as IPS or VA display.
Risk of burn-in.
Can't overcome bright glare.
The Sony INZONE M10S is excellent for editing. The main benefit of using it for content creation is its incredible picture quality, as it displays deep blacks without any blooming, and highlights pop in HDR, too. It also gets bright enough to fight glare in most rooms with a fair bit of ambient light, though it can't overcome glare from a bright window. It displays a wide range of colors, has an accurate sRGB mode, and is very accurate even before calibration. Unfortunately, it has the risk of permanent burn-in with constant exposure to static elements over time, like from your editing programs.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Bright enough to fight glare in rooms with a fair bit of ambient light.
Dedicated sRGB mode.
Fantastic accuracy before calibration.
Risk of burn-in.
Larger highlights are somewhat muted.
Can't overcome bright glare.
The Sony INZONE M10S has decent brightness. It's bright enough for rooms with a fair bit of ambient light, though it's not bright enough to overcome glare from a bright window. Small highlights also pop in HDR, but it doesn't maintain that brightness with larger highlights.
Small highlights pop in HDR.
Bright enough to fight glare in rooms with a fair bit of ambient light.
Larger highlights are somewhat muted.
Can't overcome bright glare.
The Sony INZONE M10S has a near-instantaneous response time, resulting in exceptionally sharp motion.
Fast response time for sharp motion.
The Sony M10S has excellent HDR picture quality. It displays deep and inky blacks without any blooming, and it also displays a wide range of colors. However, the biggest downside is that bright colors aren't very vivid.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
No blooming around bright objects.
Bright colors aren't as vivid as QD-OLEDs.
The Sony INZONE M10S has remarkable SDR picture quality. It displays deep blacks and a wide range of colors.
Displays deep and inky blacks.
Wide range of colors.
The Sony INZONE M10S has fantastic color accuracy. It has a dedicated sRGB mode with great accuracy, but you still need to calibrate it for the best accuracy, as it has white balance and gamma issues.
Dedicated sRGB mode.
Fantastic accuracy before calibration.
Performance Usages
Changelog
- Updated Nov 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1.1. We removed the Vertical Viewing Angle test.
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Updated Jul 14, 2025:
We updated text throughout to match the new and updated tests with Test Bench 2.1, including in the Verdict section.
- Updated Jul 10, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.1. This includes new tests for Direct Reflections, Ambient Black Level Raise, and Total Reflected Light. You can see all the changes in the changelog.
- Updated Feb 21, 2025: We've converted this review to Test Bench 2.0.1. This includes a new test result for DisplayPort 2.1 Transmission Bandwidth.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We bought and tested the 27-inch Sony INZONE M10S, which is the only size available. These results are only valid for this model.
| Model | Size | Resolution | Refresh Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| INZONE M10S | 27" | 1440p | 480Hz |
Our unit's label indicates that it was manufactured in September 2024. We tested it with firmware M005.
Popular Monitor Comparisons
The Sony INZONE M10S is a 1440p OLED gaming monitor with a 480Hz refresh rate. If you're an esports gamer and want one of the most responsive displays available, 1440p @ 480Hz monitors like this one are an outstanding option. This monitor has fewer bugs than the ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and has unique features such as FPS Pro+, which outlines enemies more effectively in some FPS games. However, it's notably more expensive than 1440p @ 360Hz QD-OLED displays such as the MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED, and the Sony is only worth the extra money if you need every possible advantage for competitive gaming. Overall it's one of the best competitive gaming monitors available.
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The Sony INZONE M10S and the LG 27GX790A-B are 1440p 480Hz WOLED displays designed for competitive gamers. Both displays are very similar, and most people should get whichever they can find cheaper. However, if you're looking for every competitive edge, the Sony has a unique mode that enhances the outline of enemies in some FPS games.
The ASUS ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP and the Sony INZONE M10S are both 1440p 480Hz WOLED competitive gaming monitors. The Sony has fewer bugs and is the better option if you want a hassle-free experience. However, the ASUS gets brighter and is a better choice if you're gaming in a brighter environment. It also has a black frame insertion feature to reduce persistence blur.
The MSI MPG 271QRX QD-OLED and the Sony INZONE M10S are both high refresh rate 1440p OLED gaming monitors. The Sony is the best choice for competitive gamers since it has slightly lower input lag at its maximum refresh rate. However, the MSI is the better choice for most people, as it has more vivid colors, slightly sharper text, and a USB-C port with 90W of power, and it works better with the Xbox Series X|S.
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