Matte display

Reflection of a fluorescent ceiling light, as seen in a glossy screen (left) and matte screen (right)

A matte display is an electronic display with a matte surface. Matte displays feature a light-scattering antireflection layer, which reduces reflectivity at the cost of decreased contrast and color intensity under dimly lit conditions.[1] If the steep nanostructures are used – etched in the surface – a matte display can achieve an effect that is similar to continuous refraction index reduction.[2]

The image quality in displays with matte finish is not as sharp or bright as a glossy screen but is easier to color-match and calibrate with a printer.[3]

  1. ^ Johnson, Joel. "LCD Monitors: Glossy vs. Matte" Archived 2007-11-18 at the Wayback Machine. Popular Mechanics. April 2007. Retrieved December 3, 2007.
  2. ^ Hainich, Rolf; Bimber, Oliver (2016). Displays: Fundamentals and Applications. Boca Raton, FL: CRC Press. p. 239. ISBN 9781568814391.
  3. ^ Glossy or Matte, Shiny or Flat. Mac Life. February 2008. p. 40.