Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced 5.5" Wireless Transceiver Monitor Review
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The Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced is a masterclass in integration, successfully solving the perpetual problem of rig clutter for solo shooters and small crews. By combining a capable 5.5-inch monitor, transmitter, and receiver into a single, cohesive unit, it streamlines the on-camera setup in a way that feels genuinely transformative. The ability for a single device to dynamically switch between transmitting from the camera or receiving a signal from another unit provides a level of flexibility that scales beautifully from a simple one-camera shoot to a more complex multi-monitor environment.
The real-world utility is what makes the M1 Enhanced so compelling. Its bright touchscreen is perfectly functional for focus and framing, while the wireless performance lives up to Hollyland's solid reputation. The system's true power, however, is unlocked when you pipe the video feed to a phone or tablet using the HollyView app. This feature alone makes it incredibly easy to provide a feed for a director, producer, or client without needing a dedicated receiver. While the unit's power consumption is understandably higher than a standard monitor, and purists may still prefer a dedicated screen for critical color work, these are small prices to pay for the convenience and capability on offer. It's a well-executed device that punches well above its weight.
- All-in-one design combines transmitter, receiver, and monitor
- Significantly reduces on-camera rig clutter and cabling
- Flexible operation as either a TX or RX unit
- Can stream video to phones and tablets via the HollyView app
- Bright 5.5-inch touchscreen display
- Part of a reliable and expandable wireless ecosystem
- Higher power consumption drains batteries faster than a standalone monitor
- Screen may require calibration for mission-critical color accuracy
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About this product
The Hollyland Mars M1 Enhanced is a compact 5.5" wireless transceiver monitor that allows for transmitting, receiving, and monitoring high-quality wireless video. It features a new record/playback review function for up to two minutes of video and provides a sharp 1920 x 1080 touchscreen display with 1000 cd/m" brightness for various monitoring applications. The monitor can operate as both a transmitter and receiver, supporting video transmission up to 450'.
Specs
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Battery
- 1x L-Series Mount on Fixed Plate
- Latency
- < 1 ms
- App Name
- HollyView
- RF Power
- 21 dBm
- Wireless
- Proprietary Wireless
- Audio I/O
- 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm Headphone Output
- Bluetooth
- No
- Other I/O
- 1x USB-C (Firmware) Input
- Power I/O
- 1x Barrel (16 VDC) Input, 1x Barrel Output
- Video I/O
- 1x HDMI Input, 1x BNC (3G-SDI) Input, 1x HDMI Loop Output
- Dimensions
- 6 x 3.8 x 1.6" / 152
- Encryption
- No
- Panel Type
- LCD
- Antenna I/O
- 2x RP-SMA Male
- HDR Support
- No
- Input Power
- 7 to 16 VDC
- LUT Support
- No
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Aspect Ratio
- 16:9
- Display Size
- 5.5" / 14.0 cm
- Functionality
- Adjust Settings, Firmware Update, Remote Control, Setup, View Live Feed
- Contrast Ratio
- 1000:1
- Embedded Audio
- HDMI/SDI
- Image Controls
- Focus Peaking, Waveform
- Wireless Range
- 450' / 137.2 m (Line-of-Sight)
- Frequency Range
- US: 5.15 to 5.25 GHz, US: 5.25 to 5.35 GHz, US: 5.47 to 5.725 GHz, US: 5.725 to 5.85 GHz
- Built-In Speaker
- No
- Video Format SDI
- 1080p: 60/59.94/30/29.97/24/23.98, 1080i: 60/59.94/50, 720p: 60/59.94/50
- Channel Bandwidth
- 20 MHz
- Native Resolution
- 1920 x 1080
- Power Consumption
- 16 W (Maximum)
- Video Format HDMI
- DCI 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, UHD 4K: 30/29.97/25/24/23.98, 1080p: 60/59.94/50/30/29.97/25/24, 1080i: 60/59.94/50, 720p: 60/59.94/50
- Maximum Brightness
- 1000 nits / cd/m2
- Storage Conditions
- -40 to 140F / -40 to 60C
- Operating Conditions
- 14 to 140F / -10 to 60C
- Mobile App Compatible
- Yes (Required): Android & iOS
- Media/Memory Card Slot
- Not Specified by Manufacturer
- Environmental Resistance
- No
- Material Of Construction
- Plastic
- Tripod/Accessory Mounting
- Bottom/Right 1x 1/4"-20 Female
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