HDR, or High Dynamic Range, is a technology that expands the range of colors and brightness a monitor can display. This results in a more realistic and immersive visual experience with greater detail and contrast.
Here's how HDR works:
- Wider Color Gamut: HDR monitors display a broader spectrum of colors, capturing subtle nuances and shades that traditional monitors miss. This translates to more vibrant and lifelike images.
- Increased Brightness: HDR monitors can reach significantly higher peak brightness levels, allowing for brighter highlights and deeper blacks. This creates a greater sense of depth and realism, especially in scenes with strong contrasts.
- Improved Detail: The wider color gamut and increased brightness enable HDR monitors to display more detail in both dark and bright areas of an image. This is particularly noticeable in scenes with high contrast, such as sunsets or starry nights.
There are two main types of HDR:
- HDR10: This is the most common HDR standard, supported by a wide range of devices. It offers a good balance of performance and affordability.
- Dolby Vision: This is a premium HDR standard that offers even better performance with higher peak brightness and wider color gamut. However, it is not as widely supported as HDR10.
To enjoy the benefits of HDR, you need both an HDR-compatible monitor and content that is encoded with HDR information. Most modern streaming services and gaming consoles support HDR, so you can enjoy the immersive experience across a variety of content.
