The Spectrum series monitors are designed with community feedback. Now the company Dough (formerly Eve) is taking the first step towards OLED. The Spectrum ES07E2D OLED uses a 27″ 240 Hz OLED panel from LG. You want to beat the competition in terms of connections and the glossy panel.
The Spectrum ES07E2D OLED is likely to use the same OLED panel from LG Display that is also found in the parent company's LG UltraGear 27GR95QE. The resolution (2,560 × 1,440), the screen diagonal of around 27 inches and the refresh rate of 240 Hz are therefore identical. The OLED panel is not curved. The advantages of OLED technology over LCDs in the form of faster response times and higher contrast are well known.
Glossy coating instead of matt
However, Dough takes a completely different approach when it comes to coating the panel: Depending on the environment, a glossy (glossy) coating means more annoying reflections on the front pane, but it scores points in terms of contrast, sharpness and black display compared to anti-reflective (matt) displays. According to Dough, the full potential of OLED displays is only unfolded with the glossy coating.
Spectrum ES07E2D OLED (Image: Dough)This glossy feature is rare and in demand in the manufacturer's community, which is why Dough had already opted for a reflective display for the Spectrum 4K 144 Hz with LCD panel.
Dough wants to trump LG
Dough compares it to a “leading brand” OLED monitor on its website, but it's easily recognizable as the said LG UltraGear 27GR95QE. Compared to this, he not only wants to score with the certification according to the VESA standard DisplayHDR True Black 400, but also offer more connection options. In addition to two HDMI 2.1 and one DisplayPort 1.4, USB-C with DP1.4 mode and 100 watt power supply is offered. There are also two more USB-C ports (15 watts), two USB-A sockets (10 Gbit/s) and an audio output. At LG, on the other hand, you won't find USB-C and the KVM switch function of the Spectrum OLED isn't available either.
Only 750 euros for Preorder
At least for pre-orderers who are willing to take a risk, the price is a powerful argument for the underdog. The Spectrum ES07E2D OLED can be reserved for 749 euros including VAT; but only as long as the limited contingent lasts. Depending on requirements, the stand must also be ordered for 99 euros. A total of around 850 euros will be due, while the LG UltraGear 27GR95QE should be available from February 2023 at an RRP of 1,099 euros.
But the Spectrum OLED monitor should only be available July 2023 and cost 1,199 euros (plus stand) after the pre-order edition has been exhausted, would then be significantly more expensive than the counterpart from LG.
For LG also speaks of trust in a globally established brand. Dough, formerly known as Eve-Tech, hasn't exactly covered itself in credit for reliability in the past. The article on the Spectrum 4K 144 Hz provides more background information.