Atomos Launches Seven Lower-Cost Reference Monitors
The new VP and V Series use the same QD-OLED panels as Atomos' XMP range with fewer specialised features at lower prices.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Advertising
Atomos Limited has launched seven lower-cost Flanders Scientific reference monitors, the VP Series and V Series, and began shipping them this month. The release made the monitors available to FSI customers on 5 November US time and represents the largest single product launch in Atomos' history.
Why it matters
The lower prices are aimed at customers who need reference-grade image quality but cannot justify the cost or features of the flagship XMP monitors. Both XMP and XMP C remain in full production alongside the new models.
VP Series prices are up to 30% below comparable XMP monitors, while V Series prices are up to 48% lower, with US list prices of $7,995 to $17,495 for VP and $5,995 to $12,495 for V. No independent sales or adoption figures have been disclosed yet.
The players
Atomos Limited
Atomos Limited is an Australian company listed on the ASX under the code AMS that makes professional video recorders, monitors, and related production hardware for filmmakers and broadcasters.
Flanders Scientific
Flanders Scientific, known as FSI, is a US manufacturer of professional reference monitors used in video production, colour grading, and broadcast.
The details
The VP Series includes four models (VP270, VP310, VP551, and VP651) and offers SDI alongside HDMI and DisplayPort with quad-input viewing and a 120-hertz refresh rate. The three-model V Series (V270, V310, and V550) drops professional SDI connections and uses HDMI or DisplayPort, while both lines share QD-OLED panels and calibration capabilities with the XMP range.
Timeline
5 November 2026 (US time): Monitors made available to Flanders Scientific (FSI) customers.
November 2026: Shipping scheduled to begin for the new monitors.
Industry Dynamics
The VP and V Series extend the QD-OLED panel technology already established in Atomos' XMP reference monitors into lower price tiers, applying the same panels to a broader set of professional buyers. The move follows a pattern of tiered product lines where flagship display technology is repackaged with fewer specialised features to reach customers the premium range does not serve.
Buyers who need reference-grade image quality can now choose between the VP and V Series at prices up to 48% lower than comparable XMP monitors. The trade-off is fewer specialised features, so the choice depends on whether SDI connectivity and the other XMP-only capabilities are needed.
The takeaway
Professionals who previously ruled out reference-grade monitors on cost now have a tier that keeps the core panel technology. Comparing the connectivity list against actual workflow needs is the most useful step before buying.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Small Caps.
