4k montior with hdr

niunit

Member
I'm looking at getting a 4k montior, possibly with hdr. When I read about hdr it always talks about brightness and how that plays a critical role. My question is if I don't typically have it too bright does that limit what hdr will do for me? The main reason for it is to play games with ps5. I tried setting it up with a 4k TV I had and I didn't see any difference. Unless I'm doing something wrong.
 

Pupp

Member
Usually monitors have less nits (max brightness) than TVs, since the viewing distance is so short. Eye damage from brightness is a major consideration when designing a monitor.

Since radiation disperses, including light waves, at a known rate, a person sitting closer to a monitor with less nits can get the same amount of brightness to their eyes as a much brighter television, but sitting much farther away compared to a monitor at a desk.
 
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