480 Hz in OLED: Sony pushes the limits with its Inzone gaming monitors

Two years ago, Sony launched its new line of peripherals gaming under the Inzone brand with monitors, headsets and headphones that we have of course tested over time. Obviously dedicated to the PS5, these accessories do not forget the world of PC and it seems that Sony has put particular emphasis on it with the presentation of two new monitors: the Inzone M10S and M9 II.

Exit the white and black design that clearly recalled the PS5, these two new models are much more sober and classic and we feel that Sony wants to identify its young brand with PC gamers. The characteristics of the monitors do not fool us:

The M10S for 1440p Oled at 480 Hz

The new M10S is a 27-inch 1440p screen that not only benefits from Oled technology, but also from a 480 Hz refresh rate, a value that is obviously not achievable with a console. The monitor is therefore geared towards very competitive gaming with one of the fastest panels of the moment, even if we recall that the differences are hardly felt beyond 240 Hz.

The monitor's features are quite high-end with cutting-edge connectivity (HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1), G-Sync compatibility and above all a very interesting stand that can pivot in all directions with a tiny footprint on the desk. We appreciate it, and it's a change from some competitors who like to take up space with a “V” stand. Don't be fooled by the 1300 nits announced by the manufacturer since this level is only reached on a 3% window and the reality of our tests on a size of
10% will be completely different: as proof, the monitor only benefits from HDR400 certification.

To satisfy the pros, a tournament mode is integrated into the monitor and allows you to switch to 24.5 inches in one click with black bands on the sides, a niche element, but which could interest some players. Sony also ensures several protections against Oled burn-in with still image analysis and regular pixel scanning.

The only problem is its price, since the M10S is a high-end model and will be sold from October at €1,350! The direct competitor Asus ROG Swift Oled PG27AQDP was recently announced at €250 less, and we therefore hope that the price will drop quickly on promotion.

The M9 II for 4K UHD

Another monitor was presented, but it is a refresh of the M9 released two years ago. The M9 II therefore takes up the same codes with a 27-inch IPS Full Led 4K panel compatible with G-Sync, but it climbs to 160 Hz instead of the 144 Hz of the previous version. A minimal change that is however accompanied by a completely redesigned design. The failed tripod gives way to a support similar to that of the M10S with a small wheelbase on the desk and we forget the PlayStation colors again.

The M9 II will also be available in October, but for a slightly lower price than the last model: it will be available for €1,000. The price seems difficult to justify this time, despite the quality of the stand and the design of the M9 II, because 4K 160 Hz panels can be found between €430 and €700 currently…