Desview 4K OL14/OL16 AMOLED Monitors
The Desview OL14 and OL16 monitors were designed to balance flagship performance with portability. They feature an aluminum chassis with a 4K (3840×2160) 13.3-inch and 16-inch AMOLED panels.
They have a claimed brightness of 1,500 nits, a 500,000:1 contrast ratio, and true 10-bit color. They cover 100% of DCI-P3.
Design-wise wise they share some similarities with offerings from SmallHD. The OL14 weighs 2.9 kg / 6.99 lb and the OL16 weighs 3.3 kg / 7.27 lb.
Key features
- Slim, edge-to-edge housing – 20% thinner, military-grade finish.
- AMOLED 4K panel – 1,500 nits daylight-visible
- 3× 3G-SDI + 2× HDMI –
- 3-second Quick-release
- VESA + Multi-mount points – 1/4″, 3/8″ threads for TX, lights, handles
According to Desview, each monitor undergoes rigorous panel screening and full-screen color uniformity control, and is individually factory-calibrated using a hardware 3D-LUT.
There are 3x SDI inputs and 3x SDI outputs. Desview has recessed the inputs and put protective edges around them. The company doesn’t list whether the SDI inputs/outputs are 12G-SDI or only 3G-SDI.
Additionally, there are 2x HDMI inputs and 12x HDMI outputs.
As you would expect, there is the usual array of video assist functions available.
The OL14/OL16 feature eight monitoring modes (single, dual, triple, and quad-view split). They support horizontal and vertical switching, so you don’t need to have multiple monitors.
As far as powering options are concerned, the monitors can be run via a 3-pin XLR DC input, a standard DC locking power cable, or from V-mount or AB Gold mount battery plates.
There are quick-release VESA plates and lots of 1/4-20″ and 3/8″ threads with ARRI locating pins for attaching accessories. The top handle can also be removed, and there are built-in, rotatable feet.
The monitors come with a quick-release sunhood that is fitted with a quick-release and magnets that snap on/off in seconds and protect the screen when packed.
There is a front Tally light that provides three different color signals: red, green, and blue. You can connect to the monitor’s rear interface to check the signal output status.
Pricing & Availability
The Desview OL14 retails for $899 USD, and the OL16 is $1,099 USD. This makes them very affordable options.
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