Sony has just joined the ultra-fast gaming monitor party, and although it was a little late, it could potentially grab a lot of attention there. On April 14, the company announced the INZONE M10S II, a 27-inch QHD OLED gaming monitor with a tandem OLED panel from LG.
Like other ultra-fast gaming monitors, Sony’s gaming monitor offers double performance between two modes: 540 Hz in QHD and a stunning 720 Hz in HD. The monitor was developed in collaboration with esports powerhouse Fnatic and is a successor to the M10S.
Sony has priced the M10S II gaming monitor at $1,099.99. However, availability is expected later this year.
But what does 720Hz actually do for you?
For everyday users, the monitor should offer crisp images in QHD resolution with a 540Hz refresh rate with virtually no motion blur and the visual richness of an OLED panel. In this setting, the monitor offers a response time of 0.02 ms, which is exceptionally good.
However, the 720Hz HD mode is reserved for hardcore, professional and competitive gamers who prefer to sacrifice resolution for pure speed. While I personally don’t know anyone who can benefit from such speed, tournament-level FPS players whose fate is decided in the last possible millisecond could certainly put it to good use.
The monitor also features a new motion blur reduction algorithm that provides additional brightness to individual images. This keeps fast movements on the screen alive instead of going dark.
What else has Sony launched with the monitor?
Sony didn’t stop at the INZONE MS10S II monitor; The company also launched INZONE H6 Air, an open-back wired gaming headphone priced at $199.99 that is inspired by the studio-grade MDR-MV1 headphones and weighs just 199 grams.
Rounding out the launch are new Fnatic Edition accessories, which include Mouse-A, Mat-F and Mat-D, as well as a new translucent Glass Purple finish on the INZONE Buds wireless earbuds, all available now.
