VESA launches DisplayHDR True Black 1400 OLED certification

The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has introduced a new flagship certification for OLED displays, called DisplayHDR True Black 1400, setting a significantly higher benchmark for brightness and image quality. The first products to meet this new standard are set to debut at the Bilibili World 2026 event in Shanghai, which runs from July 10 to July 12.

The new certification represents the highest performance tier in VESA's DisplayHDR True Black program, which is specifically designed for OLED technology. To qualify, displays must achieve a peak brightness of at least 1,400 nits (cd/m²) while maintaining the deep black levels characteristic of OLED, with a maximum black-level luminance of 0.0005 nits. The standard also raises the requirement for sustained, full-screen brightness to 700 nits, a 40 percent increase over the previous top tier, DisplayHDR True Black 1000.

According to VESA officials, these enhanced capabilities are particularly valuable for professional high dynamic range (HDR) content creation workflows, such as color grading and content review. The increased brightness also improves HDR viewing in well-lit environments without compromising OLED's...