How to pick a laptop with good display quality

How to pick a laptop with good display quality

The display on a laptop is one of the most important parts of the display. However, it’s sometimes overlooked by buyers, who tend to focus more on performance. However, considering the fact that users will be spending all of their time staring at that display, it makes sense to ensure you are getting a quality display. In fact, a good quality display is pretty much a must for professional photographers and video edits. With that in mind, here are a few things you should look out for when looking for a laptop with a good display.

Choose that size

Now, the first thing you have to know is that size matters when it comes to a display. Larger displays are generally considered more immersive, but you lose out on portability. Most laptops are usually available in three screen sizes 13-inch, 15-inch and 17-inch. 17-inch laptops may offer a larger screen, but a 13-inch laptop is way more compact and portable. A 15-inch laptop like the Dell XPS 15 sits right in the middle and offers a bit of both worlds. In fact, the laptop also features the company’s 4-side InfinityEdge display that shaves off the side bezels to offer users a 92.9% screen-to-body ratio. It also reduces the overall size of the laptop, making it more compact and easier to carry.

More colours

While all colour displays may look the same, there’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. Now, the first thing you will need to understand that the human eye is very complex and is capable of seeing a huge gamut of colours. Unfortunately, while the current generation displays are bonafide marvel’s of tech, they still aren’t able to showcase every single colour that we see. However, they sure come close. To show how many colours they can showcase, manufacturers use a colour space to showcase the range of colours that their display can offer. For example, the Dell XPS 15 can showcase 100% Adobe RGB and 94% DCI-P3 colour gamut, which is along the lines of a professional-grade monitor.

Contrast and brightness

Contrast and brightness are other key areas that you need to look at when looking at any display. Contrast is shown as a ratio between the darkest black and the whitest white. So higher ratios are generally considered better. Similarly, brightness is also a metric to keep in mind as brighter displays help improve visibility outdoors. The Dell XPS 15 offers an impressive contrast ratio 1650:1 and a maximum brightness of 500nits. In fact, the XPS 15 also comes with a 0.65% anti-reflective coating that reduces glare and makes it easier to work in bright conditions. 

HDR! 

High Dynamic Range (HDR) is fast becoming the norm in premium TVs and even smartphones. The technology promises brighter and more natural colours overall. Which makes a better viewing experience. And who wouldn’t want that? The Dell XPS 15 supports Dolby Vision which is said to deliver highlights that are 40 times brighter and blacks that are up to 10 times darker. Further, the variant of the XPS 15 with the 4K+ panel packs a VESA certified DisplayHDR 400 display which should ensure a top-notch viewing experience. 

That was a quick guide to choosing a laptop with the correct display and untangling some of the jargons that you might have seen. So the next time you go laptop shopping, you will be able to look beyond performance specs and get a laptop that also offers a top-notch display. To learn more about the Dell XPS series, click here.

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