Samsung debuts 3000:1 contrast ratio LCDs |
I confess that I am not a big fan of the dynamic contrast ratios that many manufacturers quote for LCD TVs and monitors today. The whole thing is merely an attempt to get consumers to think a billion to one contrast ratio is better than the next guys 1000:1 ratio.
Samsung has unveiled a new set of LCDs including the F2370H and the F2380MX that both claim the world’s highest contrast ratio with a firm 3000:1. Samsung does say that the screens have a 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio for those of you who prefer the big numbers.
Both of the screens are 23-inches wide and both support 100% of the sRGB color gamut. The difference comes in price and the style. The F2370H has the Touch of Color design with a clear neck. The F2380MX has an adjustable neck with 130mm of travel. The screens sell for ₩ 397,000 and ₩ 417,000 respectively.
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My 3 year old 20inch LG flatron has a 3000:1 ratio so how can they claim to be the highest. What does that mean in dynamic contrast?
Your LG will have a ‘dynamic contrast’ figure of 3000:1, not an actual contrast of 3000:1.
Unfortunately while 3000:1 contrast is great news, if they’re anything like the already released F2370 they’ll be rubbish at reproducing dark shades which makes the better contrast rather pointless.