Variable Refresh Rates – G-sync and FreeSync
A detailed look at variable refresh rates (VRR) including NVIDIA G-sync, AMD FreeSync and all the various versions and certifications that exist
Articles
Why Your HDR Monitor is (Probably) Not HDR at All – and Why DisplayHDR 400 Needs to Go
Marketing a display as supporting HDR (High Dynamic Range) is becoming increasingly common in the monitor market with most new displays talking about how great HDR is, and the benefits….[click link for more]
High Dynamic Range (HDR)
An article looking at HDR, what it is and what it can offer you from a display. Including how HDR is rated and certified in the monitor market
3 Display Technologies You Should Know About – Nano IPS, Quantum Dot and FALD
The monitor and display market is always evolving, not always as fast as some people would perhaps like, but nevertheless always changing. In recent times you may have started to….[click link for more]
Flicker Free Monitor Database
Now retired – Helping you to find monitors that have flicker free backlights and do not use PWM for backlight dimming.
Overclocked Refresh Rates
An article looking at the ability to overclock your refresh rate on some monitors, and how this is achieved. Does it help, and does it have problems?
Pulse Width Modulation (PWM)
Looking at how backlight dimming is controlled in the monitor market, and the problematic use of PWM in some displays
Panel Technologies
An article explaining and comparing all the main panel technologies in the monitor market, including TN Film, IPS and VA options
Motion Blur Reduction Backlights
An article looking at motion blur reduction backlights and technologies in the monitor market, from their early life to modern implementation
Visual Acuity – The Sense and Non-sense of Ultra High Definition Displays
An article explaining visual acuity and looking in detail at different resolutions, their practical usage and limitations in displays