EIZO Brings 31.5-Inch OLED ColorEdge 4K Monitor Ahead of NAB 2026

EIZO is introducing OLED technology to the ColorEdge lineup for the first time, previewing a 31.5-inch 4K HDR professional grading monitor ahead of NAB Show 2026 in Las Vegas and MPTS 2026 in London. The model is currently under development and represents a significant shift for the company, which has historically favored LCD technology in its ColorEdge series due to long-term luminance stability concerns.

For years, EIZO avoided OLED panels in professional ColorEdge displays, citing the instability introduced by conventional ABL (Auto Brightness Limiter) systems. That position now appears to be evolving. With this OLED ColorEdge preview, EIZO is emphasizing refined luminance control and calibration integrity rather than experimental processing features.

The upcoming display features a 31.5-inch OLED panel with a 3840 × 2160 resolution and a claimed 1,500,000:1 contrast ratio. HDR workflow support includes HLG, PQ, and SDR formats, aligning the monitor with broadcast and post-production grading standards. The panel also uses an anti-glare, low-reflection (AGLR) surface designed to reduce environmental reflections in controlled studio environments.

OLED technology is valued in professional grading suites for its near-perfect black levels and contrast precision. However, ABL systems in conventional OLED panels can reduce overall brightness when large bright areas appear on screen. In color-critical workflows, even small luminance shifts can alter mid-tone structure, perceived exposure, and gradient smoothness.

EIZO states that it has engineered a more refined luminance control mechanism with higher activation thresholds to reduce unnecessary dimming. Instead of aggressively lowering brightness across the entire frame, the system is designed to preserve tonal accuracy and maintain mid-tone stability when luminance protection activates. Official materials emphasize that mid-tones remain structurally intact, addressing one of the long-standing professional concerns around OLED grading monitors.

Two selectable luminance behaviors are provided. Highlight Dimming primarily reduces brightness in the brightest image areas while preserving mid- and low-tones. Uniform Dimming lowers brightness evenly across the frame to maintain consistent balance. A blue LED status indicator illuminates whenever luminance control is active, making panel behavior visible to operators rather than hidden.

The monitor integrates EIZO’s built-in calibration sensor, a defining feature of higher-end ColorEdge models. Automated calibration helps maintain color accuracy over time without relying exclusively on external measurement devices. EIZO also includes a dedicated circuit to reduce color fringing along high-contrast edges, improving clarity when displaying fine UI elements and text.

At industry events, EIZO plans demonstrations of ColorNavigator 7, ColorNavigator Network, and the ColorNavigator API, reinforcing its focus on workflow integration and repeatable color management. Rather than introducing AI-driven image manipulation or adaptive processing layers, the preview centers on predictable luminance behavior and calibration stability.

Strategically, the OLED ColorEdge appears positioned between EIZO’s flagship PROMINENCE reference monitors and its CG series models. In the broader professional market, OLED reference displays are commonly associated with Sony’s BVM line and other high-end broadcast monitors that command premium pricing. If EIZO’s refined luminance control delivers consistent HDR behavior without disruptive ABL artifacts, the monitor could appeal to grading suites seeking OLED contrast performance with ColorEdge-class calibration reliability.

Several specifications remain unannounced, including peak luminance targets, detailed color gamut coverage, supported signal formats, connectivity options, pricing, and shipping timelines. For HDR mastering environments, sustained brightness performance will likely be a critical evaluation factor once full specifications are disclosed.

The OLED ColorEdge monitor will be demonstrated at NAB Show 2026 (April 19–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Stand N1123) and at MPTS 2026 (May 13–14 at Olympia London, Stand M60).

This preview marks a structural evolution for EIZO’s professional display strategy. Instead of expanding into experimental processing features, the company is addressing one of OLED’s primary professional limitations: luminance predictability. In post-production workflows, reliability and repeatability often outweigh novelty.

If final specifications confirm stable HDR output, consistent mid-tone rendering, and sustained luminance performance, EIZO’s first OLED ColorEdge monitor could become one of the most closely watched professional 4K HDR grading display releases of 2026.

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Source: Eizo Global