Specification glossary
Short, human explanations that help you understand what really matters in a specification, what is only marketing, and which numbers are actually useful when comparing products.
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Monitors
Open any term to see a plain-language explanation, common pitfalls and a quick hint on how to compare it wisely.
Aspect ratioAspect ratio, such as 16:9 or 21:9, is the relationship between screen width and height and affects workspace and content presentation.Open explanation →CurvatureMonitor curvature is usually expressed as a radius such as 1500R. A smaller number means a stronger curve.Open explanation →HDRHDR describes support for a wider range of brightness and colour. HDR compatibility or a certification name alone does not guarantee a strong HDR presentation.Open explanation →Panel typePanel type describes display technology such as IPS, VA, OLED, QD-OLED or WOLED and affects contrast, colour, viewing angles and motion behaviour.Open explanation →Peak brightnessPeak brightness in nits is the highest luminance the display can reach, often under specific conditions or on a limited screen area.Open explanation →Pixel densityPPI is the number of pixels per inch. Higher pixel density usually means a finer pixel structure and sharper image at the same viewing distance.Open explanation →Refresh rateRefresh rate in Hz is how often the monitor can update the image each second. Higher values can improve motion fluidity and responsiveness.Open explanation →ResolutionResolution is the number of pixels displayed, for example 2560 x 1440 or 3840 x 2160. More pixels can increase detail and workspace.Open explanation →Response timeResponse time describes pixel transition speed. Lower can reduce blur, but GtG and MPRT figures are not directly interchangeable.Open explanation →Screen sizeScreen size is the physical diagonal of the monitor. It does not describe sharpness or workspace on its own.Open explanation →Special modesSpecial modes are additional display configurations such as Dual Mode or Triple Refresh Rate that can trade resolution for a higher refresh rate.Open explanation →Thunderbolt bandwidthThunderbolt bandwidth is the maximum link speed available for display, data and peripherals. The Gb/s figure does not describe every monitor feature.Open explanation →USB-C Power DeliveryUSB-C Power Delivery is the maximum charging power the monitor can provide to a connected device. It does not automatically guarantee video or full USB hub functionality.Open explanation →