Technology that synchronizes display refresh rate with GPU frame rate, eliminating screen tearing. Includes AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-Sync.

Sensor that automatically adjusts brightness based on surroundings. Reduces eye strain in varying environments.

Matte finish that diffuses reflections. May slightly reduce sharpness vs glossy displays.

Display width-to-height proportion. Common: 16:9 (standard), 16:10 (productivity), 21:9 (ultrawide).

Feature using accelerometer to adjust orientation when display is physically rotated.

Light source behind LCD that illuminates the display. Types: edge-lit, direct-lit, Mini-LED.

Maximum data transfer rate. HDMI 2.1: 48Gbps, Thunderbolt 4: 40Gbps.

Frame around screen. Slim/zero-bezel maximizes screen-to-body ratio.

Color capacity. 8-bit: 16.7M colors. 10-bit: 1B+ colors for creative work.

Light output in nits. Indoor: 250-300. Outdoor: 400+. HDR: 600-1000+.

Reduces blue light emissions to decrease eye strain. Also called Night Mode.

Color adjustment to match standards (sRGB, Adobe RGB, DCI-P3).

Color compression. 4:4:4 = full quality. 4:2:0 = compressed (causes fuzzy text).

Screen that attaches to laptop. Consider: compatibility, hinge stress, weight.

Color range. sRGB (web), Adobe RGB (print), DCI-P3 (cinema).

Brightest white vs darkest black. Higher = more depth. OLED = infinite.

Screen with curve (1800R, 1500R, 1000R). More beneficial on larger displays.

Connecting multiple displays in sequence via DisplayPort MST or Thunderbolt.

Display Data Channel. Enables plug-and-play and software brightness control.

Adjusting element sizes for readability on high-res screens. 100-200%.

High-bandwidth interface. DP 1.4: 32.4Gbps. DP 2.0: 80Gbps. Supports MST.

Pixel density. Higher = sharper. 4K on 15" = ~293 PPI (needs scaling).

Two displays. Research shows 20-30% productivity gains.

Extended Display ID Data. Display capabilities info. Issues cause "no signal" errors.

External GPU via Thunderbolt. Adds graphics power to laptops.

Screens show different content. Opposite of mirror mode.

Strain reduction: flicker-free, low blue light. Look for TÜV certification.

Eliminates PWM backlight flickering that causes eye strain.

AMD adaptive sync. Royalty-free. Works with most NVIDIA GPUs too.

1920×1080. Most common resolution. Good balance of sharpness and performance.

NVIDIA adaptive sync. Requires hardware or certification. Premium option.

Motion blur artifact from slow pixel response. More visible in fast content.

Graphics processor. Integrated for basic setups; dedicated for 4K+.

Gray-to-gray transition time in ms. Gaming: 1-5ms. Productivity: 5-10ms.

High Dynamic Range. Standards: HDR10, Dolby Vision. Needs 600+ nits.

Common A/V interface. 1.4: 4K@30. 2.0: 4K@60. 2.1: 4K@120.

Updates per second. 60Hz standard. 120Hz+ noticeably smoother.

Expands connectivity. Hubs add ports; docks add power delivery too.

In-Plane Switching. Best color/angles (178°). Industry standard.

Signal-to-display delay. Critical for gaming (<20ms).

Built-in support: kickstand, folio case, or magnetic.

Progressive (p) updates all lines. Always choose 1080p over 1080i.

Fold-out support. Quality varies. Look for adjustable angles.

One keyboard/mouse for multiple PCs. Modern ones support USB-C.

Width > height. Standard for computing.

Liquid Crystal Display. Dominant tech. IPS/VA/TN are panel types.

Backlight type. Edge-lit (thin) vs direct-lit (uniform).

Independent zone control. More zones = better. Essential for HDR.

Smaller DP for laptops. Same capabilities. Superseded by USB-C.

Thousands of tiny LEDs. Better local dimming than standard LED.

All screens show identical content. Good for presentations.

Multi-Stream Transport. Multiple displays from one DP output.

3+ displays. Productivity gains diminish after 3-4.

Physical pixel count. Always use native for sharpest image.

Brightness unit (= cd/m²). Indoor: 250-350. HDR: 600-1000+.

Self-emitting pixels. Perfect blacks, infinite contrast. Burn-in risk.

Accelerates pixel transitions. Too much causes inverse ghosting.

IPS: best color. VA: best contrast. TN: fastest (rare).

USB-C charging. 65W for most laptops. 100W for gaming.

PPI. 4K on 27" = 163 PPI. 4K on 15" = 293 PPI.

Lightweight USB-powered display. 13.3-17.3" common.

Height > width. Good for documents, code, chat.

Updates/second (Hz). 60 baseline. 120+ smoother.

Pixel count. FHD: 1920×1080. 4K: 3840×2160.

Color change speed (ms). 1-5ms reduces blur.

Color model. sRGB standard. DCI-P3/Adobe RGB for pros.

Standard color space for web. 100% coverage ideal.

Secondary display. Clip-on or standalone. Core category.

Horizontal line artifacts. Solved by V-Sync/adaptive sync.

Standard Dynamic Range. Traditional brightness/contrast.

Support: kickstand, folio, VESA. Ergonomics important.

High-bandwidth (40-120 Gbps). Combines PCIe, DP, power.

Twisted Nematic. Fastest but worst angles. Avoid.

Touch input. Capacitive (finger) or resistive (any).

Two side screens on laptop. Maximum portability ratio.

3840×2160. 4x FHD pixels. Needs GPU power and scaling.

Reversible connector. Capabilities vary—check for DP Alt Mode.

Latest USB with TB3 compatibility. 20-80 Gbps.

21:9 or 32:9 aspect. 1.5-2x standard width.

Vertical Alignment. Best contrast (3000:1+). Some angle shift.

Standardized holes (75x75, 100x100mm) for arms/stands.

Visible range. IPS: 178°. VA: 170°. TN: 160°.

Locks framerate to refresh. Prevents tearing, adds lag.

Wider than 4:3. 16:9 standard. 16:10 taller.

Cable-free via Wi-Fi (Miracast, AirPlay). Has latency.

Alternative term for screen extenders.

Apple's Extreme Dynamic Range. 1600+ nits peak.

Video color space. For desktop, RGB preferred.

Minimal border. Maximizes screen ratio.