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Here's the new top VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1400: peak brightness 1400 nits and full screen 700 nits
A new VESA certification arrives for monitors, especially focusing on OLED
As VESA standards expand, the organization has launched a new certification called DisplayHDR True Black 1400. This new standard targets OLED panels and is specifically intended for monitors used in professional HDR workflows and premium content consumption. The peak brightness and sustained brightness requirements are higher than any VESA certifications we have seen before.
In addition to all existing certifications, VESA thought it would be better to separate OLED technology from other technologies and obtain different certifications for each. This led to the idea of DisplayHDR True Black 1400, which has much more demanding requirements in terms of contrast ratio, black level and brightness levels, as we will see below.
New VESA certification for future OLED monitors: Features of DisplayHDR True Black 1400
This new certification sits just above the current True Black 600 tier and takes center stage. Its goal is clear: to integrate and verify the arrival of next-generation displays that can offer fundamentally superior HDR visual impact. And it was already needed.
VESA has stated that this new certification is based on the new DisplayHDR CTS 1.2 test bench. This includes more stringent verification for color accuracy, contrast ratio and black level performance. Specifically, according to the association itself, the aim is to standardize the performance of high-end OLED displays for HDR color correction, content review and use in brighter environments. Remember that it requires a peak brightness of 1400 nits, a black level of 0.0005 nits and a full screen brightness of 700 nits - truly impressive figures.
All VESA DisplayHDR certifications. Source: VESA
Remember that DisplayHDR True Black is the industry's first fully open standard that defines HDR quality for displays. Both the DisplayHDR and DisplayHDR True Black specifications ensure that HDR content looks vibrant and realistic by guaranteeing accurate color and contrast reproduction. VESA's multi-tiered performance ratings and logo system for DisplayHDR and DisplayHDR True Black indicate visible and meaningful performance levels related to specific applications and use cases.
Several products are announced to be compatible with VESA DisplayPort TrueBlack 1400
The first certified products are scheduled to be unveiled at Bilibili World 2026, held in Shanghai from July 10th to 12th. According to Lenovo, the Yoga Pro 16 will be the first notebook to achieve this certification by featuring a panel that reaches a maximum brightness of 1400 nits. Samsung Display has also confirmed that it will showcase tandem OLED panels designed to meet this new standard, but has not yet revealed which devices will reach the new certification requirements.
VESA is positioning DisplayHDR True Black 1400 as a response to recent OLED technology advancements such as tandem structures. These designs enable higher brightness without compromising black levels, making OLED panels more integrated into professional HDR applications. In other words: yes, we will see gaming monitors with this certification, but the most common use case will be towards professional OLED monitors.
Think about it for a moment, it makes perfect sense. It is almost impossible for LED monitors to achieve such staggering figures as combining peak brightness of 1400 nits with a black level of 0.0005 nits (which translates to a native contrast ratio of at least 280,000:1). Therefore, users will be able to distinguish between the two technologies through different certifications. When can we expect to see certified monitors, notebooks, and mobiles hit the market? Looking at the previous paragraph, CES 2027 seems like a very likely possibility.
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