[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Display
backlight bleed
Light leaking unevenly from an LCD backlight around the edges, visible as bright patches on dark screens.
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Backlight bleed is uneven light leakage from an LCD's backlight, most visible along the edges of a dark or black screen as glowing patches. It is a manufacturing and assembly tolerance issue rather than a pixel fault, and it varies between individual units.
It is distinct from blooming, which comes from local dimming.
Where backlight bleed Matters
Smartphones
Tablets
Frequently Asked Questions
What is backlight bleed?
Light leaking unevenly from an LCD backlight around the edges, visible as bright patches on dark screens.
What terms are related to backlight bleed?
Related Display terms include color accuracy, brightness uniformity.