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What is Flicker and eye comfort?

Flicker-free backlight dimming and a low blue-light mode.

Short answer

Look for 'flicker-free' stated for all brightness levels, not just at maximum.

Flicker and eye comfort when buying a monitor

Flicker-free backlight dimming and a low blue-light mode.

Why it matters: PWM flicker causes headaches for sensitive users on long working days.

Look for: Look for 'flicker-free' stated for all brightness levels, not just at maximum.

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