Description
Flanders Scientific VP270 26.5″ QD-OLED HDR Reference Monitor
The Flanders Scientific VP270 is a 26.5-inch QD-OLED HDR reference monitor engineered for professional colour grading, broadcast, post-production, and critical image evaluation workflows. Built around the same premium Quantum Dot OLED panel technology as Flanders Scientific’s flagship XMP270, the VP270 combines exceptional image accuracy, deep blacks, outstanding contrast, and impressive HDR performance with comprehensive professional SDI connectivity.
Designed for production and post-production facilities that require dependable SDI integration, the VP270 features four 12G-SDI inputs with dedicated clean loop-through outputs, alongside HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 connectivity. Its native 4K UHD resolution, 10-bit colour processing, and advanced calibration capabilities make it an excellent solution for colourists, broadcast engineers, editors, and video professionals who need reliable reference monitoring across a variety of signal formats.
Next-Generation QD-OLED Technology for HDR Mastering
At the heart of the VP270 is a 26.5-inch Quantum Dot OLED panel with a native resolution of 3840 x 2160. Its advanced self-emissive pixel architecture provides precise pixel-level luminance control, delivering exceptionally deep blacks, outstanding contrast, and accurate highlight reproduction without the blooming or haloing associated with conventional LCD displays.
With approximately 1,000 nits of peak luminance at an 18% window and approximately 250 nits of full-screen luminance, the VP270 is designed for demanding HDR monitoring and mastering applications. Its RGB-additive QD-OLED technology maintains impressive colour volume across different brightness levels, preserving saturation and colour accuracy throughout the luminance range.
The monitor offers an approximately 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio and supports PQ (ST 2084), HLG, and SDR workflows. Its Dolby Vision mastering qualification further establishes the VP270 as a professional solution for critical HDR evaluation and mastering environments.
Professional Colour Accuracy with GaiaColor AutoCal
Every VP270 is factory calibrated by Flanders Scientific and incorporates GaiaColor AutoCal for highly accurate volumetric automatic calibration. By connecting a compatible measurement probe directly to the monitor, users can profile and recalibrate the display without requiring an external computer or separate calibration software.
Its advanced colour management system stores calibration data internally, allowing users to switch between different colour space selections while maintaining consistent and predictable results.
The VP270 also supports third-party calibration solutions, including Calman and ColourSpace, providing flexibility for facilities with established colour management workflows. Advanced tetrahedral LUT interpolation further improves calibration precision, delivering more accurate colour reproduction than conventional trilinear interpolation.
Built-In Calibration Quality Control and Monitoring Tools
The VP270 incorporates GaiaColor Analyzer, a built-in calibration quality control tool that allows users to verify display performance directly on the monitor. By connecting a compatible measurement probe, users can generate detailed calibration reports in as little as 60 seconds without requiring additional software or a computer.
For critical image evaluation, the VP270 provides a comprehensive selection of professional monitoring tools. These include customizable false colour exposure monitoring, blue-only, red-only and green-only modes, monochrome monitoring, screen markers, and HDR luminance monitoring.
Its PQ-based LUM Colouring mode automatically switches to a customizable nit-based exposure scale when monitoring HDR content, making it easier to evaluate specific luminance levels and maintain exposure consistency.
Custom marker support also allows users to upload their own frame guides, overlays, and monitoring graphics. Up to five custom configurations can be saved for quick access, allowing operators to switch efficiently between different monitoring requirements.
Professional 12G-SDI Connectivity and Quad View Monitoring
One of the VP270’s key advantages is its comprehensive professional video connectivity. It features four 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI inputs, each with a dedicated clean loop-through output, allowing signals to be passed to additional equipment without additional processing.
The monitor also supports HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 inputs with signals up to 120Hz, providing flexibility for modern production and post-production systems.
For multi-camera environments, Quad View Mode allows up to four video signals to be displayed simultaneously on a single screen. Users can monitor two, three, or four sources at once and switch back to full-screen monitoring with a single button press. Quad View does not require genlock synchronisation, provided the connected sources share the same frame rate.
Each input can also be configured with independent colour space parameters, including gamut, EOTF, white point, and luminance settings. This makes the VP270 particularly useful for evaluating multiple cameras or video sources with different image characteristics.
Advanced Signal Processing and 8K Compatibility
The VP270 supports a wide range of professional video formats, including UHD, DCI 4K, and 8K signals through compatible multi-link SDI configurations. Its advanced signal detection automatically reads embedded Video Payload Identifier (VPID) information to identify incoming signal characteristics, including colour format, bit depth, and chroma sampling.
Its high-quality bicubic scaling engine provides clear and detailed image reproduction when monitoring HD and UHD sources. Near-real-time processing helps maintain exceptionally low latency, while 1:1 pixel mapping allows users to inspect incoming signals without scaling.
The VP270 also supports accurate interlaced signal monitoring, making it particularly useful for broadcast quality control and identifying potential field-related image issues. Stereoscopic 3D monitoring is supported through HDMI and dual-link SDI when paired with optional active 3D glasses.
Fanless Aluminium Construction for Professional Environments
Designed for demanding studio and broadcast environments, the VP270 features a robust aluminium chassis and an integrated graphite heatsink that efficiently dissipates heat without requiring cooling fans. This fanless architecture ensures quiet operation, making it particularly suitable for sound-sensitive grading suites, editing rooms, and post-production facilities.
The monitor features a simplified rear-mounted five-way controller for convenient menu navigation and adjustment. Ethernet-based remote control through Flanders Scientific’s free IP Remote Utility allows users to adjust settings, switch inputs, and control functions remotely from compatible Mac and Windows computers, with an iOS version also available.
Additional RS-485 and GPI contact-closure control options provide integration flexibility for professional installations. An optional wireless remote control system is also available.
A Professional QD-OLED Reference Monitor with Complete SDI Integration
The Flanders Scientific VP270 combines premium QD-OLED reference monitoring with the professional connectivity and signal management capabilities required by modern broadcast and post-production facilities. Featuring native 4K resolution, 1,000-nit peak luminance, four 12G-SDI inputs, clean loop-through outputs, Quad View monitoring, GaiaColor AutoCal, and advanced colour management, it offers a comprehensive monitoring solution for demanding professional workflows.
Whether used for HDR mastering, broadcast monitoring, multi-camera production, colour grading, or quality control, the VP270 delivers the accuracy, flexibility, and reliability required when image integrity is mission-critical.
Key Specifications:
- Display Size: 26.5-inch
- Panel Technology: Quantum Dot OLED (QD-OLED)
- Native Resolution: 3840 x 2160 (UHD 4K)
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Colour Depth: 10-bit (1.073 billion colours)
- Contrast Ratio: Approximately 1,500,000:1
- Maximum Luminance: Approximately 1,000 nits at an 18% window
- Full-Screen Luminance: Approximately 250 nits
- Viewing Angle: 179°
- HDR Support: Dolby Vision mastering qualified, PQ and HLG
- Calibration: GaiaColor AutoCal, Calman and ColourSpace compatibility
- LUT Processing: Advanced tetrahedral LUT interpolation
- SDI Inputs: 4x 12G/6G/3G/HD-SDI
- SDI Outputs: 4x clean loop-through outputs
- Additional Video Inputs: 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.4
- Refresh Rate: Up to 120Hz input support
- Multi-View: Quad View with up to four simultaneous sources
- Audio Outputs: 3.5mm headphone output and optical S/PDIF
- Cooling: Passive fanless cooling
Features Include:
- Flanders Scientific VP270 26.5″ QD-OLED HDR Reference Monitor
- Quantum Dot OLED Technology: Exceptional contrast, deep blacks, and accurate HDR highlight reproduction.
- 1,000-Nit HDR Performance: Professional HDR monitoring and Dolby Vision mastering qualification.
- Native 4K UHD Resolution: 3840 x 2160 resolution for detailed image evaluation.
- 10-Bit Colour Processing: Supports over 1.07 billion colours for smooth tonal transitions.
- GaiaColor AutoCal: Direct-connect volumetric automatic calibration without requiring a computer.
- GaiaColor Analyzer: Built-in calibration quality control and reporting.
- Professional SDI Connectivity: Four 12G-SDI inputs with four dedicated clean loop-through outputs.
- HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4: Modern connectivity with support for high refresh rate signals.
- Quad View Monitoring: Simultaneously monitor up to four video sources.
- Advanced Colour Management: Independent colour space configuration for each input.
- Advanced Monitoring Tools: False colour, LUM Colouring, monochrome, RGB-only modes, markers and more.
- 8K Signal Compatibility: Supports compatible 8K UHD and 8K DCI signals through multi-link SDI.
- Low-Latency Image Processing: High-quality bicubic scaling and 1:1 pixel mapping.
- Stereoscopic 3D Support: Compatible with optional active 3D glasses.
- Fanless Aluminium Chassis: Quiet, reliable cooling for professional studio environments.
- Remote Control: Ethernet, RS-485, optional wireless remote, and GPI control options.