Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ Launches with Built-In Color Calibration Technology
By Jose Antunes – ProVideo Coalition, August 7, 2025
Xencelabs, a brand renowned for delivering high-end digital drawing tools, has introduced the Pen Display 24+, a new 23.8-inch 4K pen display that boasts built-in color calibration technology. Designed as a “New Choice for Studio Creatives,” this groundbreaking device integrates Calman Ready color management features directly into the hardware, marking a first in the pen display market.
Industry-First Calman Ready Technology
The Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ supports an impressive 3840×2160 resolution and can render over 1.07 billion colors. It covers 99% of Adobe RGB, 93% of DCI-P3, and 99% of sRGB color spaces, achieving outstanding color fidelity. The inclusion of Calman Ready technology—developed in collaboration with Portrait Displays—enables hardware-level color calibration stored directly on the device, ensuring consistent, Hollywood-grade color accuracy throughout complex professional workflows.
This feature is especially valuable for industries where color precision is critical, including photography, illustration, animation, visual effects, film production, gaming, industrial design, and other color-critical creative fields.
Streamlined Calibration Process
Color accuracy is ensured through a simplified calibration process. Users connect a compatible colorimeter—such as the Portrait Display C6 HDR5000—to Calman Professional software. This setup bypasses complicated operating system-level corrections and software interference, delivering true-to-life colors that adhere to industry standards like Adobe RGB, DCI-P3, Rec. 709, Rec. 2020, and sRGB.
Beyond standard color spaces, the Pen Display 24+ also supports Pantone-validated palettes and SkinTone-certified realism, enhancing the precision of skin tones and color matching for professional creators working at film studios, streaming services, and design agencies globally.
Note: Calman Professional software (Calman Studio and Calman Ultimate) is required and must be purchased separately.
Features Designed for Creative Professionals
Xencelabs has crafted the Pen Display 24+ to optimize the creative workflow with several notable features:
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Pen-on-Paper Feel: The display features Super AG Etching glass that mimics the texture of paper, offering natural resistance and virtually eliminating glare and reflections—even in brightly lit studios.
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Precision Pens: The package includes two pens (3 Button Pen + Eraser v2 and Thin Pen + Eraser v2) with finely tuned pressure sensitivity (8,192 levels, 3g initial activation). The pens support customizable shortcuts and interchangeable nibs, compatible with Xencelabs’ previous Pen Tablet v2 series.
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Visual Immersion: The 4K UHD screen delivers over 1.07 billion colors with comprehensive color gamut coverage, providing rich and accurate visuals essential for detailed creative work.
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Remote Work Support: It offers compatible remote workflow capabilities through HP Anyware (Windows only) and Parsec, supporting secure creative collaboration across different locations.
Ergonomic and Workflow Enhancements
To foster productivity and comfort, the Pen Display 24+ incorporates several user-friendly features:
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Quick Keys Remote: An OLED-screen shortcut remote provides up to 44 application-specific shortcuts and auto-switching across major design software like Adobe Photoshop and ZBrush.
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Virtual Tablet Mode: This innovative feature allows the artist to control multiple monitors as a single canvas seamlessly, enabling cross-screen drawing with customizable overlay settings.
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Silent, Fanless Design: Thanks to a fanless system and a metal backplate, the display stays cool and silent under heavy use, improving focus and work environment.
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Ergonomic Stand Options: The included Tilt Stand adjusts from 16° to 72° with one hand, plus an optional Multi-Axis Stand allows extensive rotation and “Off-the-Desk” positioning.
Complete Package and Pricing
The Pen Display 24+ comes ready to use with everything needed in the box, including the two pens, Quick Keys remote, Tilt Stand, pen case, Bluetooth dongle, replacement nibs, a drawing glove, cleaning cloth, and all necessary cables. Security features include Kensington lock slots on both the display and Quick Keys remote for theft protection.
The Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ is available now at a retail price of $1,899 USD. For detailed specifications and regional availability, visit www.xencelabs.com.
Demonstrations at SIGGRAPH 2025
Xencelabs will showcase the Pen Display 24+ alongside its full lineup of creative tools, including the Pen Display 16 and new Pen Tablet v2, at SIGGRAPH 2025. Attendees can find the brand at Booth #617, August 12–14, where they’ll also highlight their partnership with XOOT Freeform Stands to offer fluid, ergonomic support for creative workflows.
For artists and creative professionals seeking superior color fidelity and ergonomic design in their digital drawing setups, the Xencelabs Pen Display 24+ presents a compelling new option with industry-leading color calibration technology built in.
