HDR Support for Displays and Recommendations

Where can I find HDR support for displays and HDR content?

BenQ

2018/06/30

How can I enjoy true HDR videos and photos?

Which players and hosts can truly display HDR?

Does the High Dynamic Range effect on an HDR monitor equal to HDR photography?

Although both terms encompass HDR, the essence of HDR photography on a high-end smartphone is different from the effect on an HDR monitor. HDR photography enhances picture quality by simultaneously shooting several photos with different exposure values (EV) and combining them into one photo with the largest EV. HDR monitors implement a new image standard which displays images by enhancing the brightness/darkness of signals and color range. HDR monitors can show details more clearly and vividly and achieve a more natural-looking image.

	HDR Photography on Smartphone	HDR on Display
Attributes	HDR Photography on Smartphone Secondary function	HDR on Display Built-in feature
Principles	HDR Photography on Smartphone Shoot 3 photos with different EV and merge into the best shot	HDR on Display Eliminate imaging loss during video post-production and reveal natural-looking images on HDR monitor
Advantages	HDR Photography on Smartphone Compensate for either over- or under-exposure to achieve a more detailed image	HDR on Display Increase image clarity and vividness by enhancing the contrast and color. All details are revealed to achieve natural-looking images.

How can I enjoy true HDR videos and gaming?

An HDR display is your ticket to the HDR world, and the next step is to decide how to explore HDR content. There are several ways to enjoy supreme image quality on your HDR display:

1. Rent or buy an HDR Blu-ray, HDR game or HDR streaming services (Internet connection that’s fast enough to stream high quality HDR content.)

2. Devices (including monitors, players, and cables) that support high quality HDR content.

Which players and hosts can truly display HDR?

With more and more channels providing HDR content, the most frequently used and popular internet platforms are providing HDR content. The easiest ways to enjoy HDR content are:

1. Shoot your own HDR videos and view the content via the HDMI, DP or USB Type-C port on the host or player.

2. Many online videos, such as music videos or movies, are now available in HDR. Download them directly or play them via online streaming.

3. Leading media sites and streaming services such as YouTube, Netflix, and Apple TV now provide HDR content.

Recommended 4K / FHD HDR Players:

Apple TV 4K
PlayStation 4 Pro
RockTek X5 4K HDR (TV Box)
Zidoo Smart TV Box X8 (Multimedia Player)
Samsung UBD-K8500

Recommended 4K Players:

Xbox One S / Xbox One X

Recommended FHD HDR Players:

PlayStation 4

Recommended Host Specifications

Display Card:
a. Intel Graphics 630 or later
b. AMD 5-Series or later
c. Nvidia GTX 10-Series or later
Operating System:
Windows 10 version 1709 (RS3)

How BenQ Monitors Reveal Unmatched HDR Picture Quality

BenQ’s HDR technology represents a new pinnacle of visual experiences for consumers. To perfectly display HDR quality on BenQ monitors, two proprietary tuning processes are essential: tone mapping and gamut mapping. Furthermore, the exclusive BenQ Cinema HDR mode produces brilliant luminance without overexposing bright scenes while perfectly balancing HDR output for superbly defined dark details.

What is HDR

High Dynamic Range (HDR) is a technology that produces images with a large perceptible difference between bright and dark regions. This capability achieves lifelike images and preserves precise details in lighting variations and gradations for realistically bright or dark pictures without subtle detail loss.

How to Troubleshoot When HDR Content Isn’t Displayed Correctly

Simple steps can ensure perfect HDR video quality, and the following instructions can be used to troubleshoot any HDR imperfections.

How to find a high-quality 4K multimedia monitor

This is an article for consumers who want to find a 4k high-quality monitor for their multimedia consumptions such as console gaming, web-surfing and movie-watching. A good 4k monitor should provide great viewing experience while ensuring viewing comfort. Different specs should be taken into consideration regarding different usage. For instance, console gamers should pay attention to specs of the response time, refresh rate and color performance. As for movie lovers, specs like HDR, contrast ratio and the wide color gamut are important factors. What’s important is that you need to find the right monitor that fit your needs in order to have the best viewing experience.

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