[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ]
Display
Brightness
Screen luminance measured in nits; higher means better daylight visibility and HDR impact.
Also known as:
Nits
Max Rated Brightness
Peak Brightness
Max. brightness
Full Definition & Technical Explanation
Brightness is measured in nits (cd/m²). A 400-nit laptop screen is fine indoors; 1000–3000 nits phones stay readable in sunlight and unlock HDR highlights. OLED panels can boost a small area much brighter than full-screen.
See Max rated brightness: 3000 nits and Max rated brightness in HDR: 1600 nits in display specs.
Related Technical Terms
HDR
High Dynamic Range expands brightness and color for more lifelike photos and video.
Display
IPS LCD
Liquid-crystal display with in-plane switching for good color and viewing angles, lit by a backligh…
Display
OLED
Each pixel emits its own light, enabling true blacks, infinite contrast, and ultra-thin panels.
Display