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What is IPS glow and how can I make it less visible?

05-21-2024

Due to the technology used on IPS panels, some monitors have inconsistent brightness when observed from different angles and distances. This appears like a glow that’s somewhat visible when the screen is either all black or showing dark content. As IPS glow is technology-related, it cannot be completely prevented or eliminated. Thus, it has been widely accepted as a unique feature of IPS panels. This phenomenon is exclusive to IPS monitors and is far more common than TN/VA light bleed, although not as severe when it does happen.

There are some setup tips that you can try to make the IPS glow less visible:

  • Increase the ambient lighting in the room where the monitor is being used.
  • Lower the brightness level of the monitor via the OSD menu.
  • Adjust the height and tilt of the monitor until you find the right angle where the glow is least visible.
  • Place the monitor a little bit further from your seating position.

Applicable Models

BL2283(EOL), BL2381T(EOL), BL2411PT, BL2420PT, BL2423PT, BL2480(EOL), BL2480T, BL2485TC(EOL), BL2581T(EOL), BL2711U, BL2780(EOL), BL2780T, BL2785TC(EOL), EW2480, EW2770QZ, EW2780, EW2780Q, EW2880U, EW3880R , EX2510, EX2510S, EX2710, EX2710Q, EX2710S , EX2710U, EX2780Q, EX3210U, EX3415R, GW2283, GW2381, GW2475H, GW2480(EOL), GW2480L, GW2480T, GW2480TL, GW2485TC(EOL), GW2765HT, GW2780, GW2780T, GW2785TC, PD2500Q, PD2700Q, PD2700U, PD2705Q, PD2705U, PD2710QC, PD2720U, PD2725U, PD3200U, PD3205U, PD3220U, PD3420Q, PG2401PT, PV270, PV3200PT, SW240, SW2700PT, SW270C, SW271, SW271C, SW320, SW321C, EX240, PD2506Q, EX270M(EOL), EX270QM(EOL), EW2780U, EW3280U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, GW2790QT, GW3290QT, BL2790QT, BL3290QT, BL2490, BL2790, GW2490, GW2790, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD3225U, RD240Q, EX321UX, GW2486TC, BL2486TC | 23.8" USB-C 100Hz Business Monitor, GW2786TC, BL2786TC | 27" USB-C 100Hz Business Monitor, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U

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