Xencelabs has introduced the Pen Display 24+, which, at USD 1,899, becomes the industry’s first pen display with Calman Ready hardware-level colour calibration built directly into the device. The calibration is stored on the device itself, not in the operating system, aiming to deliver consistent, accurate colour across devices and workflows. In collaboration with Portrait Displays, this solution targets colour-critical fields such as photography, VFX, animation, and industrial design.
A calibration workflow uses Calman Professional software with compatible hardware (e.g., the Portrait Displays C6 HDR5000). This avoids complex OS-level adjustments and supports calibration to multiple colour spaces including Adobe RGB, DCI‑P3, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, along with sRGB. The display also supports Pantone‑validated palettes and SkinTone certification.
Precision, Finish, and Ergonomic Enhancements
The Pen Display 24+ features a 23.8‑inch 4K (3840×2160) panel capable of showing over 1.07 billion colours with 99 % Adobe RGB, 99 % sRGB, and 93 % DCI‑P3 coverage. The Super AG Etching glass offers pen-to-paper friction and glare reduction, enhancing drawing feel and studio usability.
Included are two battery‑free pens (3‑button + eraser v2 and thin + eraser v2), both offering 8,192 pressure levels and interchangeable nibs. A Quick Keys Remote with OLED display supports up to 44 app‑specific shortcuts, and Virtual Tablet Mode allows multi‑monitor control as a cohesive canvas. The display is fanless and includes a tilt stand with optional multi‑axis adjustments.
Production Reliability and Availability
The Pen Display 24+ is shipping now, priced at USD 1,899. The box includes the display, tilt stand, pens, Quick Keys remote, pen case, dongle, nibs, glove, cleaning cloth, cabling, and security slot options.
Summary
Xencelabs is targeting studio professionals with the Pen Display 24+, offering built-in Calman hardware calibration, premium colour fidelity, responsive drawing hardware, and ergonomic tools—all at the display level. The features suggest a strong emphasis on dependable, consistent colour workflows. Users should still test calibration in their specific production pipelines before relying on results in client-facing work.
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