New HP DreamColor

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HP launched a few days ago (during NAB) its two new DreamColor monitors, compatible with Windows, Mac and Linux operating systems.

The HP Z27x and Z24x models, whose names come from their number of inches, feature the second generation of the renowned DreamColor technology and are priced much lower than the original monitor. In addition, they are 57% thinner, include up to 60% more pixels and their internal color palette has received a 4,000% increase.

Both provide up to 1.07 billion on-screen and 10-bit colors, making the margin of error very low. According to the company, the Z27x’s integrated calibration technology achieves three times the accuracy of the previous generation. (The color error is less than 0.6 ΔE 1994, calculated from measurements of the 24 natural ColorChecker shades plus primaries and secondaries, which is considered below the value perceptible by the human eye.)

Functions

The two monitors have been designed with precision and cost-effectiveness in mind for the animation, photography, film and video post-production, broadcast, design and graphic arts industries. As such, color space presets including sRGB D65, sRGB D50, AdobeRGB, BT.709, BT.2020 and DCI-P3 can be accessed at the touch of a button.

You can also easily create a custom color profile or color space, with complete control over primaries, white point and hue. One quibble to note is that user calibration on the 24-inch model requires a Windows operating system, although all three platforms are supported for all other functions.

HP Z27x

In addition, the HP Z27x monitor also offers the following qualities:

• Ability to connect third-party calibration devices without the need to have software running.

• An SDK (Software Development Kit) that allows users to fully integrate the monitor into their workflows.

• It accepts 4K input, which can be displayed either screen-adjusted or natively, allowing scrolling over a larger image.

• Remote management via Ethernet, with an integrated web server providing display control.

• HP’s Night Vision interface with automatic switching to backlit buttons and a selectable red button light for better viewing in dark working conditions.

The HP Z27x model has a resolution of 2560×1440 (with anti-glare display), while the HP Z24x stays at 1920×1200.

Both are now available for $1,499 (Z27x) and $599 (Z24x). We remind you that if you are interested in monitor calibration and color management, you can’t miss the next course in July.