The right laptop screen is the best care for your eyes. Glossy or matte monitor, which one to choose?

The article vehemently calls for the purchase of matte monitors, but is not substantiated at all! I use both matte and glossy monitors regularly, depending on the occasion (I own a large computer company, there is no shortage of monitors). I prefer glossy, the glare does not interfere at all, but when working with graphics, especially with small drawings and working with web design when every pixel matters, it's better glossy monitor I can’t imagine it, it smooths out the image, while matte makes the image lumpy and it is impossible to work with it qualitatively, especially when there is a difference of 1px or 2px. In addition, on a glossy photo it looks realistic, especially with a good matrix; on a glossy photo, ALL photos do not look real, but the same IPS matrix only adds unreality on a matte monitor, overexposing the colors and they become not even close to the images in comparison, for example, with a CRT. It’s primitive to sit on a matte one in a browser and it’s fine in Word; for serious tasks, only glossy.

Andrey:
March 16, 2012 at 10:48 am

“It’s primitive to sit on a matte one in a browser and it’s fine in Word; for serious tasks, only glossy.”

I SIT PRIMITIVELY 90% OF THE TIME

“and the same IPS matrix only adds unreality to a matte monitor”

MANY DESIGNERS and PHOTOGRAPHERS HAVE BEEN HAPPY TO STAND AWAY WITH CRT MONITORS. AND STRANGELY, THEY LOVED IPS. AND GLOSS IS SECONDARY HERE IN PRINCIPLE.

“The article vehemently calls for the purchase of matte monitors”

IT IS HARDLY THAT THE ARTICLE IS SOMETHING MARKETING - HERE PEOPLE SHARE THEIR “IMHO” AND ALSO THEIR EXPERIENCE - WHICH IS MORE VALUABLE. GLOSS IS NOT DEADLY, BUT IN SOME CASES IT DOES MORE HARM THAN BENEFIT, AND AN EXCELLENT MATRIX DOESN'T NEED GLOSS (IMHO)

Since matte films for Apple monitors are on sale, that means there IS a demand for them (this is the law of sales). Therefore, even at such elite monitors it is impossible to sit normally in a brightly lit place. If you don’t believe me, read here: “Yes, the screen glares in the light, but high brightness (375 cd/sq.m.) largely compensates for this drawback.”

Moreover, I have two laptops of one price category and practically the same characteristics, and I got rid of the glossy one a long time ago. This time! Secondly, they sell excellent calibrated and tuned matte monitors. I don’t know, no text there is small or cloudy, apparently your EC was completely off the charts on matte.

Vasya:
December 16, 2014 at 5:33 am

It’s just that you don’t hear me. You draw a conclusion based on just two laptops and even decided to write an article after that! But how can you be so biased, because there are many more monitors and laptops. And you need to take at least a dozen of them for comparison. This is what I did in stores, as well as in the offices of my friends (choosing a monitor for myself) to really see all the pros and cons.

Are they selling films for Apple monitors? So these are questions for the Chinese. Few people buy them for a monitor for 60,000 rubles, believe me. And those who buy it only for the sake of experiment or when sitting clearly in front of a window or lamp.

Understand that the matrix is ​​not initially matte at all, but the matte coating is applied (micro-irregularities), they help prevent the monitor from reflecting, but at the same time they block light. And increasing the brightness will not help here, alas. Cloudy picture and flat colors— payment for the lack of glare.

Here's some advice for you - take a matte film and stick it on the screen of the same iPad or some smartphone. Yes - there will be less glare on their glossy screens, but the image will also deteriorate. This is even more noticeable on monitors.

Julia Ria:
December 16, 2014 at 9:15 am

No, not two laptops. Again an example of your hasty conclusions.

And you don’t want to accept the fact that on matte monitors there can be a very small ke, which means no haze. I admit the fact, and I already wrote in the comments, that if it’s glossy, it’s only expensive. If you choose from a budget or mid-price category, then a matte screen is better.

Moreover, it all depends on the sensitivity of the eyes. Some people can read well in the dark, so I think there’s no point in talking in your key...

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December 16, 2014 at 9:48 am

Vasya, how much of an expert are you in this matter? If you have something to say, but with links to verified sources, you are welcome. Additional information from specialists is never placed if it helps the buyer decide what is best to buy. I can publish your article/note on this issue (if you are somehow related to monitors).

When buying a laptop, you should immediately pay attention to its display. Laptops come with a glossy or matte screen finish. Therefore, having decided on the capabilities of the laptop and its display diagonal, do not lose sight of the screen covering itself.

Of course, when choosing a laptop in a store, the sales assistant usually asks for what purposes you are choosing a laptop computer, and will be able to tell you which version of the laptop screen is more suitable (matte or glossy).

However, it doesn't hurt to know what the difference is. In fairness, it is worth noting that sometimes users themselves do not know whether they need a matte or glossy screen and which one is better to buy a laptop. In most cases, for modern user it's not important.

Matte screen finish or glossy - what's the difference?

When choosing a laptop for yourself, first of all, you need to decide on your goals. If you plan to use the laptop mainly as a multimedia portable entertainment center, then it makes sense to buy laptop with glossy screen. On such a screen there will be a more saturated and juicy image with excellent brightness levels. For working with video and graphic editors, just as perfect a laptop will do with a glossy screen finish. But there is one minor drawback to a screen with a glossy finish - glare. Compensation for this inconvenience will be a large supply of brightness in combination with a wide range of shades.

Matte screen finish well suited for those who need a laptop primarily for working with numbers and text documents. On a laptop with a matte screen, your eyes don't get tired so quickly when long work in front of the monitor. Unlike glossy screen, matte finish The display will not please you with a rich and bright image, but when bright light hits the screen, there will be no glare and the image will remain well readable.

These are, perhaps, all the main differences between a matte screen and a display with a glossy finish. It is quite difficult to judge which screen covering is better, because everyone chooses the most suitable one for themselves. If you will be using your laptop more often in a dimly lit room, a laptop with a glossy screen will do. And if you use a laptop in more frequent sunlight, of course, you should choose a laptop with a matte screen finish. We hope that this article will help you make the right choice when buying a laptop.

Which monitor screen is better, matte or glossy? For me, this issue has long been resolved - definitely matte. It has a lot of advantages over gloss. We will look at them all below. But, on personal example I know a lot of people who prefer glossy displays. In essence, today’s entire article boils down to specific examples prove why matte monitors are better than glossy ones. Let me make a reservation right away that we will be considering monitors with roughly the same extension.

The main advantage of matte screens over glossy ones is that they do not reflect a lot of glare. Have you ever tried to work behind a glossy screen outdoors or in a brightly lit room? If not, then better not try! Nothing is visible in it at all. More precisely visible, but only a reflection, and not what is needed.

Another advantage of a matte screen over gloss is that it is not easily soiled. Glossy, it’s like a phone screen, you just rub it until it shines with a cloth, and it’s already all over your fingers. This does not happen on matte screens. Handprints are much more invisible on them and splashes of ketchup.

But, these are all obvious reasons why a matte monitor is better than a glossy one. Here are a few facts that you probably didn’t know about before.

To make colors brighter and more contrasty on glossy monitors, you have to increase the brightness. Do you think it's not scary? Then think about why your mom and dad told you not to look at welding as a child? The same goes for increased monitor brightness. The exposure time is longer, but the effect is the same.

By the way, another negative factor arises from brightness. If a glossy screen is installed on a laptop, then with increased brightness, its battery will not last long. And a laptop, that’s why it’s a laptop, so that it can work for a long time without recharging.

Well, the last argument is that glossy screens are of worse quality than matte ones. Why? Let's figure it out further.

Let's move a little away from the philistine language of the article and talk a little in an advanced language (let's feel smart). A glossy or matte screen is nothing more than a matrix coating. Matrices, like everything else in the world, can be good = expensive and bad (not always, but still) = cheap. Manufacturers of low-price monitors or laptops are trying to save on everything, and even more so on matrices. In this way, cheap and low-quality matrices, say TN type, are inserted. I'll tell you a big secret: they have terrible color rendering. Black looks like dark blue through which the sun shines through, and white is some kind of faded canvas. Maybe I didn’t describe it exactly, but something like that. The easiest and cheapest way to fix all this disgrace is to apply a filter to the matrix, which acts as a glossy surface.

From what was described above, we can draw only one conclusion: if you want to watch a high-quality picture without harm to your health, save up some money and buy matte screens. There is no money, but you want a computer - buy glossy displays. But I hope that my article will sway many people towards purchasing matte surfaces. For this I say goodbye, I will be glad if you click on the social network buttons.

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Many people, planning to buy a new netbook, laptop or monitor, are faced with the fact that the type of coating on the screens of these devices is matte or glossy. A number of questions immediately arise about the differences between a glossy screen and a matte one. In this material we will try to help you understand which of the screens fits better in your specific case– glossy or matte.

The question of whether a glossy or matte laptop screen is better will soon disappear by itself. Most manufacturers have been producing gadgets with glossy screens exclusively for several generations. But the opinion of manufacturers is most likely dictated not so much by user convenience as by the presentation of the device on the shelf. First of all, a laptop with a shiny, glossy screen has a better presentation than its counterparts with matte screens. The main advantage of screens of this type is the quality of the picture and color rendition in rooms where direct rays of light do not fall on them. Otherwise it is created mirror effect, and the user will not be able to see anything except his own reflection. The advantage of such screens is that the picture on them is much brighter and more contrast, and the black color is much more saturated. In conditions of diffuse lighting in a room, the viewing angle of the image on a glossy laptop screen or monitor will be much greater than on a matte analogue.

If you choose a device with a matte screen, then you need to be prepared for the fact that it will be inferior in color and brightness to its glossy counterparts. This feature of these devices is caused by applying a special anti-reflective layer to the surface of the screen. The picture will be not so “lively” and a little grainy, but where light or direct light hits the monitor sun rays, the image on a matte screen will be clearly visible, unlike a glossy one. You need to be careful with such screens; you should not touch them with greasy hands; if stains appear, it will be quite problematic to erase them.

Before purchasing, be sure to consider the conditions in which you will use the device most often. If there is a window behind your workplace, then it is better to give preference to a matte screen. Well, if you want to use the device in a room illuminated by diffuse light, and you are picky about image quality, then it is better to choose a glossy one.

When you buy a laptop or monitor, you are faced with a choice: matte or glossy? Which screen coating is better? The thing that turns into a “mirror” in the light of the Sun, or the one on which the colors seem faded?

We hope this article will help you decide.

Glossy vs matte

Where did this opposition come from? After all, both glossy and matte monitors use the same LCD panels.

However, manufacturers produce glossy and matte monitors, and buyers are faced with the agony of choice.

Let's look at the advantages and disadvantages of each coating.

Glossy displays are more “bright”. They have more saturated, intense and contrasting color rendering; especially deep black color. That's a plus.

However, they shine in the Sun. This is a minus. If you often work at fresh air or yours workplace is located near a window, glare may disturb you.

Matte displays have an anti-reflective coating that reduces glare. Therefore, in rooms with bright artificial or natural light, it is more comfortable to work behind such monitors.

The disadvantage of matte displays is their fading. The colors look a little duller on them.

The pros and cons of glossy and matte monitors are clearly demonstrated by the photo on the cover. On the left is matte Dell, and on the right is glossy Apple.

What to choose?

It all depends on your goals.

If you're looking for a desktop monitor and the room isn't very lit, you'll probably want a glossy finish with more vibrant colors.

If you are buying a laptop and plan to often work outdoors (on the terrace on a sunny day), then look for a matte display. Similarly, when buying a monitor for desktop computer in very good lighting conditions (table by the window, powerful lamps). But remember: the AR coating on a matte display will not protect you 100% from glare, but it will be slightly less noticeable than on a glossy screen.

Of course, it is impossible to create ideal conditions for the entire life of the screen (especially if we are talking about a laptop). Today your desk is far from the window, and tomorrow you have been moved to an office filled with sunlight. Therefore, when choosing a glossy or matte display, you are making a compromise in any case.

(The photo shows not only laptops with a matte (left) and glossy (right) finish, but also different models different generations. Please do not make direct comparisons.)

If it were possible to make a monitor where, at the click of your fingers, the matte finish would change to glossy (and vice versa), many would be happy. After all, this would allow you to “tune” the monitor to specific conditions. But this is impossible.

Therefore, the opposition “glossy vs matte” will probably continue to exist. After all, how many people there are, so many opinions.