Matte vs Glossy Screens

Users debate the merits of matte versus glossy displays, overwhelmingly preferring matte screens for reducing glare, reflections, and eye strain, especially on laptops and in bright environments.

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prionassembly • Jan 22, 2021 • View on HN

This has to do with screen glare. A matte screen might treat you better.

ThomPete • May 3, 2011 • View on HN

May I ask why you want matte display? I am not missing it at all but I might be missing something.

nishs • Jun 5, 2022 • View on HN

matte display vs. glossy display seems to make a difference for me (at least psychologically). matte feels cooler and is less harsh on my eyes.

giano6 • Oct 1, 2020 • View on HN

Hi, aren't Matte screens (IPS) supposed to do so?

ch0wn • Oct 12, 2011 • View on HN

Too bad the display is glossy. I tried it for over a year, but I can work much better on a matte screen.

hamoid • Oct 11, 2012 • View on HN

I got a matte display to avoid reflections, but apparently someone found a workaround...

wenbert • Oct 15, 2008 • View on HN

all glossy screen :-( never liked them. for me, coding on non-glossy screens are better.

avargas • Mar 25, 2015 • View on HN

The IPS matte is lovely. I have a touchscreen I impulsively bought and it can't face a source of light directly, or else it's unreadable.

avargas • Mar 25, 2015 • View on HN

The IPS matte is lovely. I have a touchscreen I impulsively bought and it can't face a source of light directly, or else it's unreadable.

PartiallyTyped • Aug 23, 2022 • View on HN

Yes, the glossy screen means that more light reaching your eyeballs.