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What is Brightness and contrast?

Nits of brightness and the real static contrast ratio.

Short answer

'HDR400' badges on a 300-nit panel do not deliver real HDR.

Brightness and contrast when buying a monitor

Nits of brightness and the real static contrast ratio.

Why it matters: 300 nits is fine in a normal room; a bright room facing a window needs 400 nits or more.

Look for: 'HDR400' badges on a 300-nit panel do not deliver real HDR.

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