Matte Vs Glossy Screen – Which Laptop Screen Should I Get?
Posted Under: LCD / Plasma
When purchasing a laptop, one of the things that you consider is the screen. There are two types of laptop screen which are popular with laptop owners. You can buy the Matte screen or the Glossy one. The choice of screen that you buy will depend on your personal tastes and preferences and how comfortable you will be using it.
Matte screen normally have a grainy appearance and a reduced glare. However, this means that brightness and contrast are also reduced. The glossy screen on the other hand has a higher level of contrast and brightness. The coating found underneath the glossy screen is normally reflective which is what causes high degrees of contrast and brightness.
Some people might prefer the glaring glossy screens while others can work very well with the not so bright matte screens. When looking for a screen for your laptop, you should ensure that you have it tested before buying it.