What is IPS glow and how can I make it less visible?

05-21-2024

Due to the technology used on IPS panels, some monitors have inconsistent brightness when observed from different angles and distances. This appears like a glow that’s somewhat visible when the screen is either all black or showing dark content. As IPS glow is technology-related, it cannot be completely prevented or eliminated. Thus, it has been widely accepted as a unique feature of IPS panels. This phenomenon is exclusive to IPS monitors and is far more common than TN/VA light bleed, although not as severe when it does happen.

There are some setup tips that you can try to make the IPS glow less visible:

Increase the ambient lighting in the room where the monitor is being used.
Lower the brightness level of the monitor via the OSD menu.
Adjust the height and tilt of the monitor until you find the right angle where the glow is least visible.
Place the monitor a little bit further from your seating position.

Applicable Models

BL2283, BL2381T, BL2411PT, BL2420PT, BL2423PT, BL2480, BL2480T, BL2485TC, BL2581T, BL2706HT, BL2711U, BL2780, BL2780T, BL2785TC, EW2480, EW2770QZ, EW2780, EW2780Q, EW2880U, EW3880R , EX2510, EX2510S, EX2710, EX2710Q, EX2710S, EX2710U, EX2780Q, EX3210U, EX3415R, GW2283, GW2406Z, GW2475H, GW2480, GW2480L, GW2480T, GW2485TC, GW2765HE, GW2765HT, GW2780, GW2780T, GW2785TC, PD2500Q, PD2700Q, PD2700U, PD2705Q, PD2705U, PD2710QC, PD2720U, PD2725U, PD3200U, PD3205U, PD3220U, PD3420Q, PG2401PT, PV270, PV3200PT, SW240, SW2700PT, SW270C, SW271, SW271C, SW320, SW321C, EX240, PD2506Q, EX270M, EX270QM, EW2780U, EW3280U, PD2705UA, PD3205UA, GW2790QT, GW3290QT, BL2790QT, BL3290QT, BL2490, BL2790, GW2490, GW2790, PD2706U, PD2706UA, PD3225U, RD240Q, EX321UX, GW2486TC, BL2486TC, GW2786TC, BL2786TC, RD280U, RD280UA, RD320U, RD320UA, MA270U, MA320U

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What is IPS glow and how can I make it less visible?