But what does this measurement mean, and how do you know whether your display has good contrast?
This article will help you understand contrast ratios and how they impact your viewing experience on various devices.
What Is a Contrast Ratio?
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What Is a Good Contrast Ratio?
As previously mentioned, a higher contrast ratio has its benefits but isnt the only thing you should consider.
Contrast ratios can also vary significantly across different display types.
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The actual ratio you see can be broken down into two different types: Static Contrast and Dynamic Contrast.
How Is Contrast Ratio Measured?
Unfortunately, there is no standardized measurement of contrast ratio.
Contrast ratio is crucial for projector image quality.
The higher the contrast ratio, the more detail viewers can see on the image projected.
A higher contrast ratio also means more color subtlety is available, and more shading is visible.
Modern computer LCD monitors typically have a contrast ratio of between 1000:1 and 3000:1.
