Following the success of the Quantum 32 quantum dot OLED monitor, SmallHD has announced a new 27-inch version, the Quantum 27, coming soon.
The Quantum 32 was originally announced in February last year and was the first entrant in SmallHD's collaboration with Samsung Display Corporation on bringing quantum dot OLED to the high-end post market.
The new Quantum 27 boasts a 26.5-inch 4K UHD display with a true 10-bit color depth and a peak brightness of up to 1000 nits (peak @ 3% APL). According to SmallHD, the monitor covers 99% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and boasts a contrast ratio of 1,500,000:1, positioning it as a definite contender for color-critical work in cinema and broadcast.
In fact, the spec is identical to the Quantum 32, apart from the interesting detail of that unit 'only' covering 98% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. And obviously the Quantum 27 is smaller and weighs less too, coming in at 21 lbs / 9.6kg.
It comes equipped with four 12G-SDI inputs and outputs, as well as HDMI 2.0 in and out, all supporting 4Kp60 signals. It features plenty of mounting points, a carry handle, and, of course, it runs on SmallHD’s PageOS, offering advanced video processing, exposure and color tools, and (and this is promised as 'coming soon' too), built-in color calibration without the need for third-party software.
Pricing and availability
No word on availability yet apart from a vague 'summer'. Pricing is TBA too, though as a guide the Quantum 32 currently retails at around $12,999.