Hdr 600: Vesa Certified DisplayHDR™

Vesa Certified DisplayHDR™

DisplayHDR

The Higher Standard for HDR Monitors

With the increasing availability of HDR content, the DisplayHDR and DisplayHDR True Black specifications from VESA provide an important benefit to the display industry and consumers.  The DisplayHDR and DisplayHDR True Black specifications assure that HDR content will appear vivid and life-like, with accurate color and contrast reproduction.  Consumers should look for VESA tested and certified DisplayHDR or DisplayHDR True Black products.  VESA’s multi-tiered performance ratings and logo system for DisplayHDR and DisplayHDR True Black represent visible, meaningful performance levels relevant to specific applications and usage scenarios. See DisplayHDR at CES 2023 (YouTube) and Blog.

Choose Certified DisplayHDR Products

DisplayHDR is the open standard for HDR quality and performance and only displays that meet all the specifications may carry the DisplayHDR logo.

If a monitor claims HDR support without a DisplayHDR performance specification, or refers to pseudo-specs like “HDR-400” instead of “DisplayHDR 400” it’s likely that the product does not meet the certification requirements. Consumers can refer to the current list of certified DisplayHDR products on this website to verify certification.

VESA Addresses Use of Illegitimate DisplayHDR 2000 Logo: Recently, the Chinese retail website Taobao has listed two display products that have a VESA certified “DisplayHDR 2000” logo – an updated Samsung Odyssey G9 monitor as well as a new Acer EI491CRG9 monitor. In addition, several media outlets have reported that these monitors have received “DisplayHDR 2000” certification from the Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA). VESA wishes to set the record straight on this development. There is no “DisplayHDR 2000” tier in the VESA DisplayHDR specification and logo program at this time.

VESA has no knowledge of the origins of the DisplayHDR 2000 logo currently posted on these display listings on the Taobao website. However, VESA takes any misuse of our trademarks and logos seriously. VESA does not endorse the use of this logo unless and until a DisplayHDR 2000 tier has been officially announced by VESA, and any products claiming to meet this tier level have been officially certified by VESA and are listed on our website at https://displayhdr.org/certified-products/.

Until the displayhdr.org website displays DisplayHDR 2000, any such logo usage should be assumed to be unapproved and deceptive.

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What’s the difference between HDR-10, HDR-1000, and DisplayHDR 1000? Read our post “Not All HDR is Created Equal” to learn more.

DisplayHDR Performance Levels

The DisplayHDR specification for LCDs establishes distinct levels of HDR system performance for LCD and emissive (e.g. OLED) displays. Choose a performance tier to discover the differences.

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  True Black 400
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  True Black 500
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  True Black 600

First genuine entry point for HDR.

Significant step up from SDR baseline:

• True 8-bit image quality – on par with top 15% of PC displays today
• Global dimming – improves dynamic contrast ratio
• Peak luminance of 400 cd/m² – up to 50% higher than typical SDR
• Minimum requirements for color gamut and contrast exceed SDR

HDR with local dimming, for thinner, lower-cost, lower-power laptops and monitors.

True local dimming and high-contrast HDR at the lowest price point and thermal impact:

• Peak luminance of 500 cd/m² – optimized for better thermal control in super-thin notebook displays
• Same color gamut, black level and bit-depth requirements associated with DisplayHDR 600 and DisplayHDR 1000 levels
• Includes local dimming
• Requires 10-bit image processing

Targets professional/enthusiast-level laptops and high-performance monitors.

True high-contrast HDR with notable specular highlights:

• Peak luminance of 600 cd/m² – double that of typical displays
  • Full-screen flash requirement renders realistic effects in gaming and movies
• Real-time contrast ratios with local dimming – yields impressive highlights and deep blacks
• Visible increase in color gamut compared to already improved DisplayHDR 400
• Requires 10-bit image processing

Targets professional/enthusiast/content-creator PC monitors.

Outstanding local-dimming, high-contrast HDR with advanced specular highlights:

• Peak luminance of 1000 cd/m² – more than 3x that of typical displays
  • Full-screen flash requirement delivers ultrarealistic effects in gaming and movies
  • Unprecedented long duration, high performance ideal for content creation
• Local dimming yields 2x contrast increase over DisplayHDR 600
• Significantly visible increase in color gamut compared to DisplayHDR 400
• Requires 10-bit image processing

PC monitors for professional content-creators.

Outstanding local-dimming, high-contrast HDR with advanced specular highlights:

• Peak luminance of 1400 cd/m² – more than 4x that of typical displays
  • Full-screen flash requirement delivers ultrarealistic effects in gaming and movies
  • Unprecedented long duration, high performance ideal for content creation
• Dynamic contrast ratio that is 3. 5X greater than the DisplayHDR 1000 level
• Increased color gamut (95% DCI-P3 65) compared to all other current DisplayHDR tiers

Incredibly accurate shadow detail for a remarkable visual experience.

Deeper black levels and dramatic increases in dynamic range create a remarkable visual experience:

• Peak luminance of 400 cd/m²
• Brings permissible black level down to 0.0005 cd/m² – the lowest level that can be effectively measured with industry-standard colorimeters
• Provides up to 50X greater dynamic range and 4X improvement in rise time compared to DisplayHDR 1000

Incredibly accurate shadow detail for a remarkable visual experience.

Deeper black levels and dramatic increases in dynamic range create a remarkable visual experience:

• Peak luminance of 500 cd/m²
• Brings permissible black level down to 0.0005 cd/m² – the lowest level that can be effectively measured with industry-standard colorimeters
• Provides up to 50X greater dynamic range and 4X improvement in rise time compared to DisplayHDR 1000

Incredibly accurate shadow detail for a remarkable visual experience.

Deeper black levels and dramatic increases in dynamic range create a remarkable visual experience:

• Peak luminance of 600 cd/m²
• Brings permissible black level down to 0.0005 cd/m² – the lowest level that can be effectively measured with industry-standard colorimeters
• Provides up to 50X greater dynamic range and 4X improvement in rise time compared to DisplayHDR 1000

Getting Started with DisplayHDR

Up and Running with DisplayHDR

Connected and ready to experience your DisplayHDR monitor? Read our step-by-step guide to ensuring your HDR-capable PC setup is in HDR mode.

Backlight Dimming, Explained

To achieve the contrast ratios demanded by HDR content, an LCD must be capable of changing the backlight brightness. Read our post explaining local and active dimming to learn more.

Questions about DisplayHDR?

Check out our Frequently Asked Questions page for answers and links to additional information about DisplayHDR.

LUMINANCE + COLOR GAMUT + BIT DEPTH + RISE TIME

Summary of Performance Differences by Tier

	Minimum Peak Luminance	Range of Color	Typical Dimming Technology	Maximum Black Level Luminance	Maximum Backlight Adjustment Latency
	Brightness in cd/m2	Color Gamut		Brightness in cd/m2	Number of Video Frames
DisplayHDR 400	400	sRGB	Screen-level	0.4	8
DisplayHDR 500	500	WCG*	Zone-level	0.1	8
DisplayHDR 600	600	WCG*	Zone-level	0. 1	8
DisplayHDR 1000	1000	WCG*	Zone-level	0.05	8
DisplayHDR 1400	1400	WCG*	Zone-level	0.02	8
DisplayHDR True Black 400	400	WCG*	Pixel-level	0.0005	2
DisplayHDR True Black 500	500	WCG*	Pixel-level	0.0005	2
DisplayHDR True Black 600	600	WCG*	Pixel-level	0.0005	2
		*Wide Color Gamut

View Detailed Performance Criteria

The DisplayHDR specification for LCDs establishes distinct levels of HDR system performance to facilitate adoption of HDR throughout the PC market: DisplayHDR 400, DisplayHDR 500, DisplayHDR 600, DisplayHDR 1000, and DisplayHDR 1400. The DisplayHDR True Black specification for OLED and other emissive displays includes three levels of HDR system performance: DisplayHDR True Black 400, DisplayHDR True Black 500, and DisplayHDR True Black 600. Additional tiers are expected to be added later for both standards to support continuous innovations and improvements in display performance. All tiers require support of the industry standard HDR10 format.

Member Participants

More than two dozen active member companies contributed to the development of DisplayHDR, including:

What is DisplayHDR?

The High-Performance Monitor and Display Compliance Test Specification (DisplayHDR) from VESA defines the display industry’s first fully open standard specifying HDR quality, including luminance, color gamut, bit depth, and rise time (see EE Times article). With DisplayHDR, VESA is helping to alleviate consumer confusion surrounding HDR performance specifications in the PC space by:

• Creating an open specification for the PC industry shared publicly and transparently
• Developing an automated testing tool that end users can download to perform their own testing if desired. You can download DisplayHDR Test Tool for HDR display performance verification aimed at professional users here.
• Delivering a robust set of test metrics for HDR that clearly articulates the performance level of the device being purchased

The first release of the DisplayHDR specification, DisplayHDR version 1.0, was introduced in December 2017 and is geared toward liquid crystal displays (LCDs). In January 2019, VESA followed this up with the release of the DisplayHDR True Black standard, a variant on DisplayHDR, which is optimized for emissive display technologies – including organic light emitting diode (OLED) and future microLED displays. DisplayHDR True Black allows for significantly deeper black levels in addition to greater dynamic range and improved rise time – enabling a visually stunning experience for home theater and gaming enthusiasts in subdued lighting environments.

Roland Wooster on The Display Show Episode #8

 

The Tom’s Hardware Show 12/3: Talking HDR Monitors

 

Why DisplayHDR?

High Dynamic Range (HDR) displays deliver better contrast and color accuracy, as well as more vibrant colors, compared to Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) displays. As a result, HDR is gaining interest for a wide range of applications, including movie viewing, gaming, and creation of photo and video content. HDR logos and brands abound, but until now, there has been no open standard with a fully transparent testing methodology. Since HDR performance details are typically not provided, consumers are unable to obtain meaningful performance information.

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Not all HDR is created equal!

Often, we are asked how to compare HDR10 with VESA’s DisplayHDR specification and standard. Which is better, and why? The answer is easy: DisplayHDR is better, as it is built upon HDR10 but offers so much more. HDR10 is a protocol that defines how HDR is communicated from one device to another (e.g., from a GPU to a display). Beyond fundamentally requiring support for the HDR10 protocol, DisplayHDR imposes many display performance criteria to certify the quality of the display through several front-of-screen performance validation tests.

Perhaps the biggest source of confusion in the market is the misuse, or misunderstanding, that HDR-XXX is shorthand for DisplayHDR XXX. This is not correct. Many vendors claim a performance level, such as HDR-1000, or HDR-600, but this is not certified by VESA and conveys no information about how this performance level is tested. Only when the VESA DisplayHDR logo with its respective performance level is used will you know for certain that the display is actually VESA DisplayHDR certified.

For example, using just one of the many tests we require for the DisplayHDR 1000 logo, the display is required to be able to display a patch, using exactly 10% of the screen at more than 1000 cd/m² (nits) for at least 30 minutes, and for this luminance level to remain stable (min to max) within a limited range. We also test that a full-screen flash can achieve a 1000 nits output. A display claiming to support HDR-1000 provides no such promise; it may only be able to achieve 1000 nits for a much shorter time, the luminance level may not be stable, or it may entirely fail to achieve 1000 nits in a full screen test.

Problems with the lack of definition of what HDR-XXX actually means show the clear advantage of the genuine DisplayHDR logo, which VESA has spent four years developing in collaboration with all the major players in the PC display ecosystem. On the DisplayHDR website (www.displayhdr.org), VESA clearly defines every test specification that is required for devices to be certified. This ensures that when you buy a device with DisplayHDR certification, you know what you’re buying.

Luminance + Color Gamut + Bit Depth + Rise Time

In addition, the scope of the DisplayHDR logo is significantly broader than merely a peak luminance patch test. We also apply rigorous full-screen flash tests, full-screen long duration tests, and color tests using the exact color primary data from the Extended Display Identification Data (EDID) to determine exactly how Microsoft Windows will portray images on the display. With the current version of the DisplayHDR spec, CTS v1.1, we also test that the HDR dimming works dynamically to ensure that it’s not just a super bright 1000 nits SDR display, but rather that it genuinely behaves as an HDR display using active dimming when the video signal luminance levels fluctuate in normal usage. A summary list of all of the tests that must be passed is available on the DisplayHDR website. All of these performance criteria are stated as minimum requirements for the logo, in that every performance criterion needs to be met by certified displays.

The Display Industry’s First Fully-Open Standard Specifying HDR Quality

Furthermore, what makes DisplayHDR truly unique is that not only do we provide open access to the full 80-page certification test specification document that details every test case, but we also provide open access to an automated test tool that can be used to dynamically create all the appropriate test patterns and test images for each and every display based on input from the display’s own EDID block. To make the process even more comprehensive, we provide an Excel-based data recording template for you to enter the results you record during the testing process, and this Excel template will indicate pass or fail status. Finally, if you want to take it even further, we also provide open access to the test tool’s source code.

Hopefully this makes the situation clear that not all HDR is created equally. Always look for the DisplayHDR logo, because if the logo is missing, there’s probably a good reason why. Unfortunately, due to the popularity of the VESA DisplayHDR logo, there have been instances of fraudulent use of the VESA DisplayHDR logo on devices that do not qualify. There have even been examples of fraudulently created new DisplayHDR performance levels that don’t exist. If ever in doubt, check the official “Certified Devices Page” on the DisplayHDR website to verify that a display claiming to be certified has genuinely been validated by VESA.

HDR400, HDR500, HDR600, HDR1000, HDR1400, HDR400 TRUE Black, HDR500 TRUE Black what it is with HDR support. Certified by

Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) . This organization includes manufacturers of video equipment, the goal is to bring equipment from different manufacturers to the same standard, to ensure compatibility or a unified approach to assessing the quality of monitors.

HDR TRUE Black — certificate designed for monitors with OLED screens, HDR400 -1400 for monitors with LED screens, including QLED monitors.

Correct standards should be called DisplayHDR 400 , DisplayHDR 600, Display HDR 1000, Display HDR 1400, Display HDR 400 TRUE Black, HDR 04 04 Black 04 HDR 90 90 But many manufacturers simply leave out the name Display from the designation of certified monitors. This can be used by unscrupulous manufacturers and designate their monitors as HDR600. For consumer protection, VESA maintains a list of certified monitors on its website, information is available at https://displayhdr.org/certified-products/

Why HDR Certification Standards Were Invented

With the introduction of HDR monitors, there is a situation where it is very difficult for the consumer to judge the quality of the monitor, for example, the manufacturer indicates that the monitor supports the HDR10 standard, but the monitor has a screen with color depth in 6 bits. And such a monitor cannot display an image using HDR at all. The monitor’s VESA certification ensures that the customer meets the requirements for working with HDR data. And all these standards mean the specific capabilities of monitors. The maximum possible peak brightness of individual sections of the monitor screen compared to a black screen is taken as a basis. But this does not mean that the monitor has such an overall brightness, as a rule, the overall brightness does not exceed 450 cd / m ²

HDR 400 DisplayHDR 400

Monitors certified as HDR400 must support a peak brightness of 400 cd/m ² and a screen with 8-bit color depth. This is the entry-level monitor with HDR, such a monitor is only slightly better than a standard monitor. The screen is minimally acceptable and the peak brightness is slightly higher. The monitor must support dimming the screen in large areas or the entire screen.

HDR 500 DisplayHDR 500

HDR500 is used for laptops and low cost displays. Monitors and screens The HDR500 has a peak brightness of 500 cd/m ² . The screen requirement is 10bit color depth support, but these are 8bit+FRC screens. There should also be local dimming. Such monitors are focused on energy efficiency at the expense of picture quality. On such monitors, the picture will be slightly better in HDR mode than in a standard monitor.

HDR 600 DisplayHDR 600

HDR600 are already professional monitors, peak brightness is increased, local dimming, color depth is 10 bits. As a rule, these are monitors with a matrix of 8bit + FRC. Through the use of local dimming, contrast is improved.

HDR 1000 DisplayHDR 1000

These are monitors with a matrix that supports true color depth of 10 bits, without dithering. The high-quality screen provides a bright colorful picture with a large color gamut. Also, there must be local dimming, with a large number of zones, a peak brightness of 1000 in relation to black. The screen can display a wide color gamut, and typically these monitors use a QLED screen. In reality, such monitors have a total brightness of about 450 cd / m ² . and beautiful picture.

HDR 1400 DisplayHDR 1400

While no monitor has received HDR 1400 certification, such a monitor should have a super high-quality screen, have a good black level. Peak brightness of 1400 is a lot, not everyone is comfortable looking at a screen with such peak brightness. At this stage of screen development, manufacturers do not see the point in producing such monitors, or technology does not allow making a monitor with such peak brightness. HDR 1400 is designed for the future.

HDR400 TRUE Black , HDR500 TRUE Black

These are certificates for OLED monitors; monitor screen using HDR capabilities.

HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E/CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE | Details and controls

Hand strap attachment

Hood Mount (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE)

Wireless Remote Control (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)

HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E

HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE

HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE

HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE

HDR-XR260E/XR260VE

1. Active interface connector (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE)

2. Lens (G lens)

3. Flash (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE)/Video light (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE)

4. Integrated microphone

5. Remote control sensor/IR port (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)

6. Camera recording indicator (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE)

The camera’s recording indicator lights red during recording. The indicator blinks when the remaining capacity of the recording media is low or the battery level is low.

HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ260E/ PJ260VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE/ XR260E/ XR260VE

HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E

HDR-CX250E/ CX260E/ CX260VE/ CX270E/ CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ XR260E/ XR260VE

HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE

1. LCD screen/Touch panel

By rotating the LCD panel 180 degrees, you can close it with the screen facing out. This is convenient for playback mode.

2. Speakers (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ260E/ PJ260VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE/ XR260E/ XR260VE)

3. Projector lens (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)

4. PROJECTOR FOCUS Lever
   (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)

5. GPS Antenna (HDR-CX260VE/CX580VE/PJ260VE/PJ580VE/PJ600VE/XR260VE)

The GPS antenna is located in the LCD panel.

HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E

HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ260E/ PJ260VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE

A: The illustration in the picture is HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE.

HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE

1. Button (view images)

2. POWER button

3. LIGHT (Video light) button (HDR-CX570E/CX580E/CX580VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE)

4. PROJECTOR button
   (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)

5. MODE button

6. Mode indicator (film)/(photo)

7. RESET button

Press the RESET button with a pointed object.

Press the RESET button to initialize all settings including the clock setting.

8. Terminal (headphone) (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ260E/ PJ260VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE/ XR260E/ XR260VE)

9. Connector (microphone) (PLUG IN POWER)

10. HDMI OUT connector

11. Connector (USB)

12. Speaker (HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E)

HDR-CX250E/CX260E/CX260VE/CX270E

HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ260E/ PJ260VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE

HDR-PJ600E/PJ600VE/XR260E/XR260VE

1. Power zoom lever

2. PHOTO button

3. CHG indicator (charging)

4. Battery

5. START/STOP button

6. DC IN connector

7. A/V remote connector

8. Hand strap

9. Integrated USB cable

10. Memory card access indicator

11. Tripod socket

Attach tripod (sold separately: screw length must be less than 5. 5 mm)

12. Memory card slot

13. Battery Release Lever BATT

Hand strap attachment

Hood attachment (HDR-CX570E/ CX580E/ CX580VE/ PJ580E/ PJ580VE/ PJ600E/ PJ600VE)

Align the lens hood with the camcorder correctly, then turn the lens hood locking ring in the direction of the arrow.

A: Retaining ring

Wireless Remote Control (HDR-PJ260E/PJ260VE/PJ580E/PJ580VE/PJ600E/PJ600VE)

The wireless remote control is useful when using the projector.

1. Button DATA CODE

Displays the date and time, camera setup data, or coordinates (HDR-CX260VE/CX580VE/PJ260VE/PJ580VE/PJ600VE/XR260VE) of recorded images when this button is pressed during playback.

2. PHOTO button

When this button is pressed, the screen image is recorded as a still image.

3. SCAN/SLOW buttons

4. Buttons / (previous/next)

5. PLAY button

6. STOP button

7. DISPLAY button

8. Transmitter

9. START/STOP button

10. Power zoom buttons

11. PAUSE button

12. VISUAL INDEX button

Displays the index screen during playback.