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You probably spend time in front of a monitor every day, so if you're shopping for a new one, you want information that helps you make the best choice. This guide makes it easy to learn about your options. From types of displays to key features and specs, we'll explain what you need to know.

What is color depth

Color depth, also known as bit depth or pixel depth, refers tothe number of bits per pixel on a computer monitor and is used to represent a specific color. The more bits per pixel, the higher the color variety and by extension the quality of the monitor.

What is refresh rate

The refresh rate of a display isthe number of times per second that the image refreshes on the screen. For example, a 60Hz display will update the screen 60 times per second. Overall, the refresh rate determines how smoothly motion appears on your screen.

Professional-Grade ColorAccuracy

Color accuracydefines how well a monitor can reproduce colors and shades as intended, and an accurate monitor helps produce a life-like image and is important if you're a photo editor. Although most people won't notice slightly inaccurate colors, it's very noticeable when colors are very inaccurate.

What is resolution

Resolution refers to the number of pixels on a screen. High resolution means more pixels and generally more space and detail, while low resolution means fewer pixels, and often less space. If you are using a typical (not high-end) laptop or an old screen, you likely have a low resolution. The image below shows the difference in real estate between common resolutions.

Contrast

Since each part of the photo has different brightness, there will be a contrast between light and dark. Contrast refers to the degree of contrast between light and dark in the photo. The higher the contrast, the greater the contrast between light and dark, the clearer the graphics, the more vivid the colors, and the stronger the layering of the photo; the lower the contrast, the smaller the contrast between light and dark, and the picture will appear gray. Increasing the contrast can make the layers of the photo more distinct. It is a common method when processing photos of humanities, architecture, and landscapes. The general IPS contrast ratio can only reach the standard of 900~1000:1, but after long-term optimization, the contrast ratio of the ingnok display has reached an astonishing 1200:1.