{"id":52791,"date":"2022-07-07T15:10:51","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T19:10:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/news.samsung.com\/us\/?p=52791"},"modified":"2023-07-19T15:12:08","modified_gmt":"2023-07-19T19:12:08","slug":"viewfinity-s8-know-different-types-of-glare-and-how-matte-display-can-help-you","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/viewfinity-s8-know-different-types-glare-matte-display\/","title":{"rendered":"[ViewFinity S8] Know Different Types of Glare and How Matte Display Can Help You"},"content":{"rendered":"

We typically associate the word \u2018glare\u2019 with an intense light that enters our eyes, which can be quite uncomfortable. You\u2019ve likely experienced this from the headlights on cars passing by or a sudden bright light coming into your view.<\/p>\n

However, glare can occur in many circumstances. For professionals like designers or video editors who rely on computer monitors to create their work, glare can be enemy number one. If their screen is constantly disturbed by glare, the colors on their monitor may not be accurately displayed.<\/p>\n

So, as the saying goes, keep your friends close and your enemies closer. Understanding the types and causes of glare will help you better reduce it. Samsung<\/a> <\/strong>Newsroom takes a look at the definition of glare, a hidden enemy of creators, and explores ways to solve the problem.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Not All glares Are the Same\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Get To Know the Differences<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

\u2018Bright light led to temporary blindness,\u2019 \u2018My vision is blurry,\u2019 \u2018The view was obscured by lights\u2019\u00a0\u2014\u00a0All three scenarios could be caused by glare. But not all glares are the same. Glare can be categorized into three types: Disability Glare, Discomfort Glare and Reflection Glare.<\/p>\n

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Disability glare refers to a reduction of visual acuity caused by a bright light in the field of vision in the dark. A classic example is sudden blindness due to oncoming headlights when driving at night.<\/p>\n

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Contrary to disability glare that causes sudden blindness, discomfort glare does not necessarily impair the vision of objects. However, it can lead to discomfort or eye fatigue.<\/strong>\u00a0For instance, you might suffer discomfort glare when a soccer or baseball stadium suddenly turns on a strong light. The pain levels vary by where you are and how bright the light is, and even if the light does not directly enter your eyes, it can cause emotional discomfort.<\/p>\n

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Lastly, reflection glare obscures a monitor or a certain object by reflecting light from the ceiling. This includes the reflection of fluorescent\u00a0light on an office monitor or a situation where you can barely see your screen in sunlight. You are most likely to be caught in glare within a 45-degree field of vision called the \u2018Glare Zone\u2019.<\/p>\n

You should not take glare lightly. Glare blurs a screen, making it difficult to recognize accurate colors.<\/p>\n

Reduce Distracting Glare With Samsung\u2019s Matte Display<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

ViewFinity S8<\/a> (Model name: S80PB) helps users to view accurate colors even in bright daylight. This is possible thanks to the Matte Display applied on ViewFinity S8 which reduces distraction caused by glare. Users can edit and review content clearly with consistent levels of brightness and colors even without a monitor hood.<\/p>\n

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In recognition of its technology, ViewFinity S8 is the world\u2019s first \u2018Glare Free\u2019 monitor verified by UL (Underwriters Laboratories), a global safety certification company. UL\u2019s \u2018Glare Free\u2019 verification is awarded based on UGR (Unified Glare Rating) certified by CIE (Commission Internationale de l\u2019\u00e9clairage). ViewFinity S8 met the standard of UL\u2019s \u2018Glare Free\u2019 verification in Disability Glare, Discomfort Glare and Reflection Glare.<\/p>\n