Calman® Was Everywhere at CES 2025

CES 2025 offered an electrifying look into the future of consumer electronics, with performance, functionality, and design innovations. Among the many transformative technologies on display, Portrait Displays’ Calman calibration software emerged as a critical tool in ensuring stunning visual accuracy across a variety of groundbreaking devices. Here’s a closer look at how Calman drove some of the most exciting announcements at CES 2025.

Nanosys: Pioneering Quantum Dot Advancements

Nanosys showcased the next evolution in quantum dot technology, delivering brightness and expanded color volume. Their innovative solutions elevate the potential of HDR displays, making colors more vivid and lifelike. With Calman’s new Gamut Ring feature, Nanosys used Calman at CES to show off their latest in QD-OLED technology. The Gamut Ring layout enabled Nanosys to market and promote their fantastic display technology in an easy-to-understand method for consumers and organizations alike. 

Razer: New Color-Accurate Gaming Laptop

Razer unveiled the all-new Calman Verified Blade 16, its thinnest gaming laptop yet, measuring just 0.59 inches thin. Using advanced color calibration protocols and international standards, Calman Verified displays provide consistent calibration results that are preserved across numerous display types. This ensures that the Razer Blade display looks as accurate as possible. Individually tuned, each Razer Blade features a unique calibration report which can be viewed within Razer Synapse, providing a detailed breakdown of your panel’s color specifications. Designed for gamers and creators who demand top-tier performance and color accuracy, the Blade 16 features an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU with DLSS 4 and AMD Ryzen 9 AI processors. Its QHD+ 240Hz OLED display offers ultra-fast 0.2ms response times for stunning clarity, even during intense motion. Precision-milled from aluminum for durability and equipped with advanced vapor chamber cooling, the Blade 16 is both powerful and portable, setting a new benchmark for ultra-thin gaming laptops.

XP-Pen: Empowering Digital Creators

XPPen announced the Calman Verified Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2), bringing a budget-friendly solution for professional-grade color accuracy to digital creators and design enthusiasts. This collaboration ensures that the display delivers consistent, out-of-the-box color performance, meeting the needs of artists, hobbyists, and professionals alike. With 99% Adobe RGB and sRGB coverage, an average Delta E <1, and  QHD resolution, the Artist Pro 22 (Gen 2) offers precise color fidelity and sharp visuals for creative workflows. This milestone highlights Portrait Displays’ commitment to democratizing color calibration and XPPen’s dedication to empowering creators with trusted tools at an affordable price point.

Acer: Creativity Through Accurate Displays

Acer introduced the PE320QK X, the first monitor in its PE0 series to achieve Calman Verified status, underscoring its commitment to professional-grade color accuracy for creators and designers. Featuring a 32-inch OLED display with 4K resolution, a 240Hz refresh rate, and a Delta E <1 for precise color reproduction, the PE320QK X empowers professionals to create with confidence. The Calman Verified certification, achieved through collaboration with Portrait Displays, ensures out-of-the-box color fidelity and seamless performance for demanding workflows, making this launch a significant milestone in delivering industry-leading tools for creative professionals.

Panasonic: Professional-Grade Accuracy for All

Panasonic introduced its 2025 flagship TVs—the W95B Mini LED TV and Z95B OLED TV—as the first Calman Ready based on  Amazon’s Fire TV OS. These groundbreaking TVs feature 3D LUT support for unparalleled color accuracy and are engineered to deliver exceptional viewing and gaming experiences, including Dolby Vision Gaming at up to 144Hz and Calman-calibrated Filmmaker and Game Modes.

A Future Defined by Color Precision

CES 2025 demonstrated that as display technology becomes more advanced, the demand for accurate color calibration grows in parallel. From living rooms to creative studios and gaming setups, Calman proved to be an essential partner in delivering visual excellence. Its role in shaping the most innovative devices at CES underscores its position as a leader in color calibration, ensuring that every display is as brilliant as the technology behind it. Whether it was quantum dots, OLEDs, gaming gear, or creative tools, Calman was at the heart of CES 2025, making it a true celebration of color perfection.