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"The glossy Dough Spectrum 4K gaming monitor is a glorious thing." Dave James, PCGAMER
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Spectrum at a glance
MATTE MONITOR &
GLOSSY MONITOR
Spectrum is a living product that we continuously improve with your help. While keeping the same killer IPS panel, we acknowledged the community’s high interest in a glossy coating option. Now, we are happy to announce that Spectrum is available with its standard matte and well as glossy panel coating. Meet Spectrum Glossy – the world’s first glossy gaming monitor.
MATTE
Industry standard. Reduced reflections.
GLOSSY
Increased color vibrance & content sharpness.
Color vibrance
SOURCE: Dave2D
Content sharpness
(Glossy on the right) SOURCE: Dave2D
Reflection
SOURCE: Dave2D
Immersive gaming experience
When developing Spectrum 4K 144Hz, we heard the voices calling for glossy gaming monitors, which refer to glossy coatings on the display finish. After extensive R&Ds with our manufacturer, we're proud to introduce you to the Spectrum 4k 144Hz glossy monitor, the first of its kind in the gaming industry. A sleek, beautiful Spectrum glossy monitor helps you immerse yourself in your game from the moment you start playing.
Gorgeous colors
With crystal clear optical clarity, the glossy coating on IPS panels enhances the perception of saturation, depth, and color vibrance, meaning richer color and a deeper black. It’s not just another coating. It will let you see your game in a whole new light.
Spectacular detail
Having a peak brightness of up to 750 nits and a superior dynamic contrast ratio, Spectrum 4K 144Hz glossy monitors display your content in razor-sharp details with bright highlights and dark shadows.
Text Clarity
In the glossy version, we use a mirror-like coating that lets light out of your Spectrum's screen undistorted. The result is that text will be sharper on your Spectrum glossy monitor, reducing your eye strain when you game or work for an extended period.
Game on! Out of the box
Far gone is the day you must play around with settings for trouble-free gameplay. Thanks to state-of-the-art factory calibration and pre-sets tuned for gaming, you don't have to waste any time getting ready for even the most competitive game
One frame ahead of your opponents
Gaming at a high refresh rate makes a big difference, especially with fast-paced, competitive games where every frame counts. Spectrum 4K refreshes the image up to 144 times per second. When paired with the high frame rates produced by a GPU and CPU working together, this can result in a butter-smooth experience for your gaming.
1ms response time
This is the fastest response available for monitors, period. Just enjoy the fantastic smoothness of your games and how fast your Spectrum gaming monitor can change the colors of a pixel.
One cable to rule them all
Spectrum supports up to 100W charging through USB-C. Now with only one cable, you can transfer data, video, and audio while powering your laptop conveniently.
No compromise on aesthetics
We understand that just because you like to play doesn't mean that you want your gear to look like toys. Spectrum's clean and modern design makes your gaming set-up look much nicer. The thin-bordered design means you won't be distracted by bezels and can focus on your game instead.
Take a stand, or not
Elegant yet sturdy, the Spectrum Stand provides solid support without taking up too much space. The wide range of adjustments lets you set up your monitor for maximum comfort. Since 41% of our community preferred to use the monitor with their own VESA mount, we offer the iconic Spectrum Stand separately. That way, you pay only for what you need and nothing extra.
90°
90°
+23° -7°
TILT
122 MM
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT
DISPLAY |
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monitor size | 27" (diagonal) |
display area | 597x336mm |
aspect ratio | 16:9 |
native resolution | 3840×2160 pixels 4K Ultra-HD |
pixel pitch | 0.1557mm |
pixel density | 163ppi |
brightness | 450cd/m² typical 750cd/m² peak |
HDR | HDR10 Media Profile VESA DisplayHDR600 certified |
displayable colors | 1.07 billion |
color gamut | 98% DCI-P3 100% sRGB |
color depth | 10-bit (8-bit + A-FRC) |
color accuracy | Individual factory calibration D65 white point, average ΔE 0.6 (typical) |
contrast ratio | 1000:1 typical 10 000 000:1 dynamic |
viewing angles | 178° horizontal 178° vertical |
surface treatment | Low-haze anti-glare matte coating (model ES07D03)
Low-haze anti-reflective glossy coating (model ES07DC9) |
response time | 5ms (gray-to-gray) typical 1ms (gray-to-gray) overdrive |
frequency range | 48Hz - 144Hz |
adaptive sync | VESA AdaptiveSync Display certified NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible certified AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified |
backlight technology | Bottom edge-lit white LED with KSF nano-particle layer |
backlight dimming |
Global or no dynamic dimming in SDR mode 16-zone local dimming in HDR mode |
curved panel | No |
touch-enabled | No |
pen-enabled | No |
PORTS |
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HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 video input |
DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 video input |
USB Type-C | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 video input. SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps). Upstream connection to computer. Power output up to 20V 5A (100W)(USB PD 3.0). |
USB Type-C | 1x SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps). Power output up to 5V 3A (15W). |
USB Type-A | 2x SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps). Power output up to 5V 2A (10W). |
3.5mm audio jack | 1x Analog audio output from video input source. |
USB Type-B | 1x SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps)upstream connection to computer. |
HDCP | HDCP 2.2 |
FEATURES |
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simultaneous active inputs | Split-screen mode |
variable overdrive | Yes |
backlight strobing | Yes |
built-in speakers | No |
VESA mount compatible | VESA Mounting Interface Standard 100x100mm |
Kensington lock compatible | Yes |
Pixel-perfect upscaling using integer-ratio pixel duplication for low-resolution input signals maintains the iconic look of pixel art and keeps retro games looking crisp. | |
A crosshair overlay assists your aim and gives a competitive advantage. | |
A Frame rate counter overlay shows you how well your system performs and helps pick the right settings for any game. | |
The pre-sets have been tuned by Blur Busters for great performance straight out of the box. | |
User-upgradable firmware allows development to continue to tweak existing features and unlock new ones. |
ADJUSTMENT |
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controls | 1x Power button 1× 5-Way joystick (OSD menu controls and quick actions). Controls are centered on the back of the monitor. |
status light | 1x User-adjustable power indicator light (Default behavior: solid white when on, pulsing white in standby). |
OSD languages |
6 English, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Japanese. |
SPECTRUM STAND |
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The Dough Spectrum Stand (ES07D04) is sold separately. | |
material | Cast aluminum alloy |
vertical tilt | 7° down, 23° up |
horizontal swivel | No |
pivot (portrait/landscape) | 90° left, 90° right |
height adjust | 122mm |
removable | Yes, with quick-release button |
SIZE AND WEIGHT |
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dimensions, monitor with stand (WxHxD) | 607×571×227mm landscape, highest 607×449×227mm landscape, lowest. 351×707×227mm portrait, highest. 351×617×227mm portrait, lowest. |
dimensions, monitor only (W×H×D) |
607×351×44mm 696×446×137mm with box. |
dimensions, stand only (W×H×D) |
200×430×227mm 532×212×135mm with box. |
weight, monitor with stand | 6.7kg |
weight, monitor only |
4.7kg 7.9kg with box |
weight, stand only |
2.0kg 2.9kg with box. |
ELECTRICAL AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS |
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operating conditions |
0 – 35°C 20 – 80% RH |
storage conditions |
-20 – 60°C 20 – 80% RH |
power consumption |
59W typical 222W maximum. 0.49W standby. |
power input |
19.5V 11.8A
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power supply type | External power adapter |
power supply input |
110 – 240V 3.5A 50Hz - 60Hz |
LIMITED WARRANTY |
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3 years limited warranty | |
'Zero bright dot' pixel policy | |
For warranty details or instructions, please refer to the warranty policy. |
IN THE BOX |
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Dough Spectrum. Power adapter. Power cable. Quick start guide Color calibration report |
display | monitor size | 27" (diagonal) |
---|---|---|
display area | 597x336mm | |
aspect ratio | 16:9 |
Image quality | native resolution | 3840×2160 pixels 4K Ultra-HD |
---|---|---|
pixel pitch | 0.1557mm | |
pixel density | 163ppi | |
brightness | 450cd/m² typical 750cd/m² peak |
|
HDR | HDR10 Media Profile VESA DisplayHDR600 certified |
|
displayable colors | 1.07 billion | |
color gamut | 98% DCI-P3 100% sRGB |
|
color depth | 10-bit (8-bit + A-FRC) | |
color accuracy | Individual factory calibration D65 white point, average ΔE 0.6 (typical) |
|
contrast ratio | 1000:1 typical 10 000 000:1 dynamic |
|
viewing angles | 178° horizontal 178° vertical | |
surface treatment |
Low-haze anti-glare matte coating (model ES07D03)
Low-haze anti-reflective glossy coating (model ES07DC9) |
Speed | response time | 5ms (gray-to-gray) typical 1ms (gray-to-gray) overdrive |
---|---|---|
frequency range | 48Hz - 144Hz | |
adaptive sync | VESA AdaptiveSync Display certified NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible certified AMD FreeSync Premium Pro certified |
Technology | panel technology | Nano IPS Oxide TFT LCD |
---|---|---|
backlight technology | Bottom edge-lit white LED with KSF nano-particle layer | |
backlight dimming |
Global or no dynamic dimming in SDR mode 16-zone local dimming in HDR mode |
|
curved panel | No | |
touch-enabled | No | |
pen-enabled | No |
Ports | HDMI | 2x HDMI 2.1 video input |
---|---|---|
DisplayPort | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 video input |
|
USB Type-C | 1x DisplayPort 1.4 video input. SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps). Upstream connection to computer. Power output up to 20V 5A (100W)(USB PD 3.0). |
|
USB Type-C | 1x SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps). Power output up to 5V 3A (15W). |
|
USB Type-A | 2x SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps). Power output up to 5V 2A (10W). |
|
3.5mm audio jack | 1x Analog audio output from video input source. |
|
USB Type-B | 1x SuperSpeed+ USB (USB 3.1 Gen 2, up to 10Gbps)upstream connection to computer. |
|
HDCP | HDCP 2.2 |
Features | simultaneous active inputs | Split-screen mode |
---|---|---|
variable overdrive | Yes | |
backlight strobing | Yes | |
built-in speakers | No | |
VESA mount compatible | VESA Mounting Interface Standard 100x100mm | |
Kensington lock compatible | Yes | |
Pixel-perfect upscaling using integer-ratio pixel duplication for low-resolution input signals maintains the iconic look of pixel art and keeps retro games looking crisp. | ||
A crosshair overlay assists your aim and gives a competitive advantage. | ||
A Frame rate counter overlay shows you how well your system performs and helps pick the right settings for any game. | ||
The pre-sets have been tuned by Blur Busters for great performance straight out of the box. | ||
User-upgradable firmware allows development to continue to tweak existing features and unlock new ones. |

Adjustment | controls | 1x Power button 1× 5-Way joystick (OSD menu controls and quick actions). Controls are centered on the back of the monitor. |
---|---|---|
status light | 1x User-adjustable power indicator light (Default behavior: solid white when on, pulsing white in standby). | |
OSD languages |
6 English, Chinese, Spanish, German, French, Japanese. |

Stand | The Dough Spectrum Stand (ES07D04) is sold separately. | |
---|---|---|
material | Cast aluminum alloy | |
vertical tilt | 7° down, 23° up | |
horizontal swivel | No | |
pivot (portrait/landscape) | 90° left, 90° right | |
height adjust | 122mm | |
removable | Yes, with quick-release button |
Size and weight | dimensions, monitor with stand (WxHxD) | 607×571×227mm landscape, highest 607×449×227mm landscape, lowest. 351×707×227mm portrait, highest. 351×617×227mm portrait, lowest. |
---|---|---|
dimensions, monitor only (W×H×D) |
607×351×44mm 696×446×137mm with box. |
|
dimensions, stand only (W×H×D) |
200×430×227mm 532×212×135mm with box. |
|
weight, monitor with stand | 6.7kg | |
weight, monitor only |
4.7kg 7.9kg with box |
|
weight, stand only |
2.0kg 2.9kg with box. |
ELECTRICAL AND OPERATING REQUIREMENTS | operating conditions |
0 – 35°C 20 – 80% RH |
---|---|---|
storage conditions |
-20 – 60°C 20 – 80% RH |
|
power consumption |
59W typical 222W maximum. 0.49W standby. |
|
power input |
19.5V 11.8A
|
|
power supply type | External power adapter | |
power supply input |
110 – 240V 3.5A 50Hz - 60Hz |
LIMITED WARRANTY | 3 years limited warranty |
---|---|
'Zero bright dot' pixel policy | |
For warranty details or instructions, please refer to the warranty policy. |
IN THE BOX | Dough Spectrum. Power adapter. Power cable. Quick start guide Color calibration report |
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Feature available pending firmware update. |
How do I update the firmware?
Spectrum features user-upgradable firmware. Updating the firmware may resolve issues and may improve or add new features. You can download the latest firmware updates from the Downloads section of our support page at https://www.dough.tech/pages/downloads. Currently, the firmware update can only be performed on devices running Windows OS. Mac users may use Parallels to perform update. Special instructions may be included, so keep an eye out for instructions.pdf included on each install package.
Remember that firmware update is a risky process. Please do not proceed if you are uncertain. We recommend only installing firmware update if you are experiencing issues or intend to use the new features it adds. Make sure that the monitor is connected to a reliable power source.
The new firmware doesn’t work well for me. Can I rollback?
You certainly can. Simply download the firmware package of the version you want to rollback to and proceed with installing as normal. Follow the installation instruction included within the firmware package.
Does it come with the stand?
No, the stand is sold separately. Our customers have let us know that many of them intend to use a VESA mount and including a stand would only add to their cost and create unnecessary e-waste. For the same reason, cables are not included, but will be available for purchase at launch. That way you only pay for what you need.
My monitor refuses to turn on after running the update. Am I missing something?
If you have given ample time for the updater to process everything, then a prompt to restart the monitor will appear. However, there are a few instances when the monitor refuses to function properly after restart. When this happens, you will have to do a full power cycle (turn off the device and unplug the power cord for about 15-20 seconds) before turning on the device again. You may have to perform the power cycle several times before the monitor functions normally.
My Spectrum kept on blanking when used with my PS5
Implementation of PS5 VRR post Spectrum development caused the function to not being able to be tested properly before the units reach the hands of our customers. This caused the screen to not be able to process the image properly, which results in screen blanking and flickering. To fix this, you will have to update your firmware to at least version 107 (for ES07D03 model). All other Spectrum variants are already shipped with the latest firmware available, which means that firmware update is unnecessary to fix this issue.
My Spectrum doesn’t perform as expected; some resolution options are not available and exhibits blanking/flickering.
There are a few things you can check; start with the cable used. Running a monitor with high resolution and high refresh rate requires a good cable. We always recommend using our Dough branded cables which has specifications to be able to facilitate the monitor’s maximum functions. Another thing to check is your connected hardware. Make sure that the video card supports the resolution you are after. Always keep all drivers updated! Spectrum also has firmware updates which enables certain resolution options and bug fixes.
Proudly developed in the crowd
Dough Spectrum is the first ever crowd-developed monitor. Every detail was discussed, debated, and decided on by the community—over a thousand minds working together as one.