Kraken Monitor - Ultra Bright 5.5” 4K Underwater Monitor
This underwater monitor has been replaced by the
Kraken Ultra Bright 5.5” 4K Underwater Monitor V2
The Kraken 5.5" Ultra Bright Underwater Monitor is the latest and greatest in underwater monitoring technology. It is a self-contained, waterproof monitor that can be used to view live footage from your underwater camera, or to record footage directly to an SSD drive.
The Kraken monitor features a bright, high-resolution IPS LCD panel that is viewable in even the brightest sunlight. It also has a wide viewing angle, so you can easily see the screen from any position.
The Kraken 5.5" underwater monitor can accept a 4K HDMI signal input, and it can also output a 4K HDMI signal to another monitor or recorder. This makes it ideal for use with high-end underwater cameras, such as the RED Komodo and the Canon EOS C70.
The Kraken 5.5" underwater monitor is powered by a built-in lithium-ion battery that provides up to 3 hours of runtime. The battery can be charged using the included USB-C cable.
Key Features:
- Waterproof 80m/266ft
- 3000nit Brightness
- IPS 4K LCD panel (SDI 1080p only)
- 4K HDMI signal input/output
- 3840×2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98 Hz) / 4096×2160p (24Hz)
- ~4 hours runtime at max brightness
- Analog stereo L/R, embedded audio display
- Histogram
- Focus assist - focus edge can be red, green, or blue
- Zebra exposure and false colour function
- Check field - red, green, blue, mono • Anamorphic mode
The Kraken 5" Ultra Bright Underwater Monitor is the perfect solution for underwater videographers and photographers who need a bright, high-resolution monitor that can withstand the rigors of underwater use.


Please view our in depth review video of the Kraken 5.5" Monitor, which goes through set-up and use of the monitor underwater
- Panel Size 5.5”"
- IPS Resolution 1920x1080
- pixels Dot Pitch 0.069(L) x 0.069 (W)mm
- Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Brightness 3000cd/m2
- Contrast 1000: 1
- Viewing Angle 80°/80°(L/R) 80°/80°(U/D)
- Backlight LED
- Input SDI (Optional), HDMI
- Output SDI (Optional), HDMI
- SDI Support Format 480i/576i/480p/576p 720p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 1080i (60/59.94/50) 1080p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 3840x2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 4096×2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
- HDMI Input / Output Support Format 480i/576i/480p/576p 720p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 1080i (60/59.94/50) 1080p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 3840x2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 4096×2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
- Power Consumption ≦20W
- Unit Size 142Lx86Hx28D (mm)
- Unit Weight 2140g on land/560g underwater (With battery)
- Mount Points 1/4"-20 Thread Point (For mounting ball )
- Working Temperature -20℃~70℃
- Monitor (Including HDMI-IN and HDMI-OUT bulkheads)
- Battery
- USB-C PD charger (AC adapter)
- USB-C PD cable (for charging the battery) Note: always must use a USB C PD cable, standard USB C will not charge the device
- HDMI cable (60cm)
- HDMI bulkhead with M16 thread with soft cable
- M16-M24 thread adapter for HDMI bulkhead
- Micro HDMI plug
- Mini HDMI plug
- Standard HDMI plug
- Ball mount
- Spare O-ring for battery cap (O ring ID49 x CS2.0)
- Spare O-ring for bulkhead (O ring ID26 x CS1.5)
- Spare O-ring for M16-M24 thread adapter (O ring ID20 x CS2.0)
- Panel Size 5.5”"
- IPS Resolution 1920x1080
- pixels Dot Pitch 0.069(L) x 0.069 (W)mm
- Aspect Ratio 16:9
- Brightness 3000cd/m2
- Contrast 1000: 1
- Viewing Angle 80°/80°(L/R) 80°/80°(U/D)
- Backlight LED
- Input SDI (Optional), HDMI
- Output SDI (Optional), HDMI
- SDI Support Format 480i/576i/480p/576p 720p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 1080i (60/59.94/50) 1080p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 3840x2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 4096×2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
- HDMI Input / Output Support Format 480i/576i/480p/576p 720p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 1080i (60/59.94/50) 1080p (60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 3840x2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98) 4096×2160p (30/29.97/25/24/23.98)
- Power Consumption ≦20W
- Unit Size 142Lx86Hx28D (mm)
- Unit Weight 2140g on land/560g underwater (With battery)
- Mount Points 1/4"-20 Thread Point (For mounting ball )
- Working Temperature -20℃~70℃