HDR
High Dynamic Range — a display capability that delivers a wider range of brightness and color than traditional SDR (standard dynamic range). Formats include HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG.
HDR widens the gap between the darkest black and the brightest white a display can produce, while expanding the color volume.
Formats
- HDR10 — open standard, static metadata (one tone-mapping curve per movie).
- HDR10+ — dynamic metadata, scene-by-scene tone mapping.
- Dolby Vision — proprietary, dynamic metadata, 12-bit color path.
- HLG — broadcast-friendly, single signal works on SDR and HDR displays.
What to look for
A "HDR-capable" display that peaks at 400 nits will not deliver the HDR experience the format is designed for. Look for VESA DisplayHDR 1000 or higher on monitors, or >1,000 nits peak on TVs. Cheaper HDR labels (HDR400) mean the panel accepts the signal but cannot show it as intended.
How to use HDR in a real comparison
High Dynamic Range — a display capability that delivers a wider range of brightness and color than traditional SDR (standard dynamic range). Formats include HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and HLG. In practice, this is most useful as one part of a decision rather than a standalone quality badge. Compare it alongside the workload, room, ecosystem, budget, and ownership constraints that apply to you; the strongest published figure is not automatically the best outcome for every buyer.
What to check next
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