Backlight bleed forum This current Macbook I currently have does indeed have some backlight bleed (I think they all do) yet this one is extremely minor and Sep 18, 2019 · Hello, I bought this 24-inch Hp 24es 1080p monitor and I tested it to check for backlight bleed . I have noticed today that there is a bit of backlight bleed (especially on the bottom) which is really noticeable during the startup screen. Its at the top of the screen on the edge and you can only see it on fully black baground. One is almost perfectly uniform and the other is very close as well. I'd be curious to know which screens you're using and how they perform against this test. Now I have two questions 1. They're trying to tell me that light bleed is Feb 13, 2009 · hello i had an issue once with backlight bleed an engineer came out and said it wasn't severe enough to replace. Mar 8, 2015 · Back-light bleed is a defect you can return under warranty. Is the blacklight bleed on it Jun 15, 2025 · I just bought the 2025 strix g16 with a 5070ti and the amd cpu. Often though, people mistake IPS glow for backlight bleed and this is just a "feature" of IPS monitors. Based on the yellowish tint if your pic is color accurate, I'd say you have backlight bleed. May 21, 2011 · Hi everyone just today i noticed what i think is a small backlight bleed. The 19" that I am using does not have any backlight bleed. First video is with variable ba Feb 24, 2022 · If the glowy bits change appearance based on how you view the monitor, it's IPS glow. But I Jan 2, 2020 · anyone able to remedy their backlight bleed issue on their tv / monitor? if so how? already past warranty so im willing to take risk Feb 28, 2009 · Quote: Originally Posted by Scott O /forum/post/0 I got a new Acer AL2616WD (manufacture date 02/2007), and it had a very noticeable area of backlight bleed at the top of the screen, roughly 1/3rd of the way in from the left. When an IPS screen is viewed from any angle that is not directly perpendicular, the pixels glow white. This pic was taken using my phone at 100% brightness in a completely dark environment. Good luck. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Feb 27, 2012 · Going by that photo you have bleed, flashlighting and a bit of clouding as well. That's a far cheaper monitor with less flaws than your monitor has. Apr 9, 2024 · Hi Do all IPS monitors have backlight bleed or are there some that doesnt? I had like 5 IPS monitors and they all had backlight bleed some were worse then others. Attached are a couple of videos in Cyberpunk. Mine had moderate backlight bleed, honestly it doesn't even bother me but I figured I might as well Jul 11, 2012 · I touched on this briefly in my hands-on topic, but does anyone else notice backlight bleed on their 2017 iMac Pro? Comparing my MacBook Pro to my iMac Pro, it appears the iMac has substantially more backlight bleed. Should I buy a cheap 1080p monitor and wait until 2017 for OLED or deal with the backlight bleed? If the bleed is minimal, it's not a big deal, right? I plan on using my system for mostly gaming, video editing, CGI, 3D software. When I play a video on YouTube with a black screen, I don't see any backlight bleed with my eyes. If it's likely that the next unit will also have a little backlight bleed, then Oct 12, 2021 · I recently purchased a new laptop (Early-2021 Razer Blade 15) and there is a small bar of noticeable backlight bleed in the right corner. Both of those monitors suffered through - at least in my opinion - horrible backlight bleed. You can calibrate it and adjust the brightness down, but it is still going to have a noticeable amount of (Probably actually UNACCEPTABLE amount of it, in my opinion) backlight bleed no matter what you do. Backlight is the bane of all LCD's existence. Room's lights OFF, opened a black wallpaper and checked it Backlight Bleed for MacBook Pro 13"? Hey all - I realize there's an IPS panel lottery, however, I'm neurotic and was curious how common backlight bleed is on the MacBook Pro 13" M2 Panel. However, as soon as I take a camera and photograph a black screen, I have the same issue as in this Feb 23, 2016 · I'm not sure if I should wait for OLED since backlight bleed doesn't occur on those monitors. Jun 24, 2019 · the real solution to backlight bleed is full array local dimming, which has alot more micro backlights and dims the ones behind any blacks problem is many people use their displays in well lit rooms which ruins the blacks anyway so they dont notice the bleed. My two HP IPS screens are surprisingly excellent. He has an engineer coming to Dec 11, 2022 · ASUS TUF VG258QM Backlight bleed? Everything about displays and monitors. Is this just a fact Aug 13, 2019 · Usually a blue glow at the corners or edges. Jan 25, 2007 · I have a 37" LG that shows some backlight bleed in the upper left and lower right corners. I'm Here's a good backlight bleed test. Jul 24, 2018 · Please stop creating new threads to ask the same question. Aug 27, 2008 · Does this look like an acceptable level of backlight bleed, or should I demand RMA for a replacement? Edit: Also notable is that the screen itself seems loose in the bezel. What do you all think? I have plenty of time to get a replacement with Amazon warranty. Here is a photo of minimal blacklight bleed from TFT Central's review of Dell's U2312HM. Have been out of the high-end scene for some Hello. I've looked online for solutions, but most people suggest exchanging it, understandably. I will try and post pics later tonight. Is this Take the backlight bleed test to see if your display has backlight bleeding problem. I do not put a lot of pressure on the screen. It's not very good at that. Jan 4, 2010 · I do the backlight bleeding test and it's completely dark -- only when I move my mouse do I notice light coming from the edges. com/a/WV9C2 Since this laptop is new, I can exchange it. also when I push the plastic edge of the screen it seems to be more uniform. First and last images show without moving mouse and in between images show with mouse moving. Dead Pixels Have you lost an RGB pixel, or just a single sub-pixel? Jul 9, 2018 · Just bought my acer Predator monitor about a week ago, and I didn’t notice anything till I shut my computer down. With LCD you have a permanent non-controllable backlight illuminating the screen, and it's up to the liquid in the LCD to try and block out all the light to achieve black. I switched to a Philips 42" which is a great TV except that the first model I had, the fascia was Jun 4, 2020 · Backlight bleeding and flashlighting (particularly on edge lit models) happens with all LCD monitors regardless of panel type. Can anyone please check there phone on Aug 10, 2022 · Recently bought an LG Ultragear 24GN650-B monitor and noticed it had significant backlight bleed, IPS glow, and the monitor's colors lean to the much warmer side even after I played around with gamma and the color profile, The panel is also very glossy/reflective which is odd. The display is fine, no faulty pixels. Jun 22, 2019 · I've purchased two monitors this year - trying to replace an old 19" monitor that I am using. I've owned the MSI MAG274QRF-QD monitor for 2 years. Received the monitor and it has some pretty bad light bleed on all corners and I contacted them for an RMA (sent them photos of it as well). It's just really difficult to use. It’s not a big deal, it’s just a bit annoying Feb 27, 2021 · This is a question of luck, if you have very little backlight bleeding, it's best to keep, because the replacement has more chance of having more than none. The article below has a pretty vague process for Jun 1, 2013 · Hey I just got my tablet Z off preorder and love it. I Mar 29, 2024 · Hello. Both pics are taken with my smartphone on different brightness settings. It involves fixing or at least greatly reducing backlight bleed on the Dell 2005FPW. Photos are below. I paid $625 for it it and got the Microcenter 2 year replacement warranty on Feb 23, 2016 · Also IPS glow is white whereas backlight bleed can be off-white in color (yellow or bluish tint depending on monitor). It seems to be due to pressure in my case as when I push a little bit on the bright spots brightness seem to flex. Of course it should be run full screen. Camera does exaggerate bleed though, just so you know. The problem is only Mar 29, 2022 · Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. My other sub $150 monitor has none which is why i am concerned about this Acer. Jan 7, 2009 · Quote: Originally Posted by ashenfang /forum/post/15483480 Im curious what the ACTUAL cause of backlight bleeding is, specifically when it is only occuring around the edges, and uniformily. It's possible but risky, a lot of people just manage to make it worse by say loosening or tightening bezel screws and depending on what you have to remove to get at those screws you may void the warranty. VA panel may show it more clearly because of the deeper blacks but it is not a problem generated by the panel itself but the backlight that is leaking where it should not. 120Hz, 144Hz, 240Hz, 4K, 1440p, input lag, display shopping, monitor purchase decisions, compare, versus, debate, and more. Jan 2, 2016 · Is this backlight bleeding for a new laptop (HP envy 13t d000, worth $900) acceptable: http://imgur. I’m just wondering if backlight bleed is still as big of a problem as it - 1102082 Mar 13, 2021 · Backlight bleeding is an effect where light leaks around the edges of your screen, making it unevenly lit. Now, a freind of mine has a large tv thats got "cloudy" backlight in dark scenes and is very noticable if u turn the lights off and watch tv. Jul 26, 2022 · I am currently on my 3rd M2 Macbook Air 16GB/512GB. LightBoost pushes the limitations of LCD more aggressively, which creates some amplified "backlight-bleed-style" artifacts similar to these. I decided to give it a shot as soon as my monitor arrived today. Does anyone recognize this? Is this also happening to other Surface devices? Jun 11, 2015 · Hey guys, I recently ordered an Acer S277HK from Mike's Computer Shop (first time ordering from them). However, as soon as I take a camera and photograph a black screen, I have the same issue as in this Nov 23, 2020 · The monitor is: aoc 24g2u I read all the information I could find about this. Very common in the early PG279Q, they pushed everything out the door to fill demand. Either your trolling or you don't care about backlight bleed at all. It has worse back light bleed. If your feeling brave and dont mind (possibly) invalidating the warranty, loosening the problem area a little should sort the problem (Ive not tried Aug 7, 2007 · Hi, just got my second 37RD2E (first was replaced due to audio sync issues). It has some backlight bleed, nothing major and better than most LCDs I've seen, but still noticeable on dark scenes (Prestige, Bourne Supremacy). Dec 31, 2015 · Now I looked at it on a completely black screen with light switched off and you can definitely see some backlight bleed going on. I have done a bit of research on DIY fix's for backlight bleed. Jan 15, 2014 · This isn't backlight bleed, but actually a normal artifact of LightBoost. I only notice it when those areas of the TV are displaying black. Dec 9, 2009 · People with the dreaded backlight bleed problem might be interested to know that it seems its due to the panel being overtightened at the back. My screen looks good overall, but there appears to be some light bleed in the lower left corner (only visible on dark screens/dark CrankyHermit Thread Mar 8, 2023 backlightbleed mbp 13 m2 Replies: 2 Forum Sep 20, 2021 · This is actually a combination of both, IPS glow on the bottom and backlight bleed at the top. Any tips to reduce backlight bleed? (I know a lot of this is ips glow, but the spot at the bottom next to the stand definitely isn't) Nov 20, 2020 · Hello, I recently got a new laptop , the hp pavilion 2020 ryzen model (144 hz) which has an IPS display and I was wondering whether the backlight bleed on it is acceptable. Feb 6, 2022 · In the past months, I have been writing more and more on mu Surface Pro 2017 Advanced LTE and noticed back light bleed and bright spots appear again. PLS and AHVA are variants of IPS with the same issue. This cannot be remedied, but it can be partially prevented by buying a high-quality monitor and being careful with it. Why is backlight bleed such a prevalent and accepted issue and expected to be tolerated with manufacturers to some degree? Nov 27, 2024 · Republic of Gamers Forum ROG Care Hardware & Software Support Gaming Notebooks backlight bleed Aug 24, 2024 · Its most noticable on the top right corner. This test works for all monitor types (LCD, IPS, etc) and mobile screen. I've done some searching and saw that backlight bleed is expected for an IPS panel, but I'm wondering if the amount present on mine is acceptable or if I Jan 10, 2018 · Returned an MG279Q due to back light bleed and upgraded to PG279Q thinking it would be better. In the end, this is of course your decision to make. If it bothers you or if it's too apparent you can try to return it, but be aware that most TV/Monitors have some backlight bleed or ips glow. As everyone probably knows, the LCD panel is flexible, and quite Oct 8, 2017 · Hello, I recently purchased a ROG PG279Q monitor from a local retailer, who was even kind enough to unpack the screen and set it up for me, so I could inspect it on site, before taking it home. Bleeding is normal with IPS to a certain degree, can get excessive bleed depending on brightness. I would try for a replacement. As of right now May 13, 2024 · Mini-LED turns sections of the backlight off to achieve total black, and with OLED each pixel is self-lit so turning them off achieves total black. Watching a movie, it was quite distracting. Is this issue covered under my warranty ? This backlight bleeding is VERY annoying and distracting and I cant stand it beacuse I usually play games with darker corners, and its very noticeable. I am 100% sure that I took a good look at the monitor (which was connected via DP to a computer in Jan 25, 2016 · However, it also has very noticeable backlight bleeding and it's a little frustrating. I took apart my Toshiba 26" to see if I could reduce some of the edge backlight bleeding. Aug 2, 2018 · This is not backlight bleed! We see many reports of users who mistake IPS glow which is a panel characteristic, for backlight bleed which is a build quality issue. Is this amount of backlight bleed normal ? 2. Can't return to Umart because i cannot afford their 20% restocking fee again, and i've since heard the stories about these monitors and now fear i'll just get a monitor with Oct 25, 2023 · So i've had this monitor a little over a week and overall its good but gradually as i've played more games i've started to notice either pretty bad bad light bleed and/or IPS glow along with a very poor variable backlight. Have you checked on ACER forums on how many others have backlight bleed problems with this monitor? Jan 10, 2017 · Hi all, TL/DR: Pics linked below, what is your opinion of the backlight bleed? Would you have this product refunded/replaced? The whole story: Just looking for some opinions to help me make an informed decision regarding my ASUS ROG GL502VS-DB71. It's apparent on darker screens with darker backgrounds (such as black) and in Dec 22, 2023 · What's your brightness level? I have Acer XB270HU and run brightness at 80%. But I fixed it, and now it's virtually unnoticeable. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums. Backlight bleed should look uniform regardless of how you look at the monitor. If you use your notebook in a dark room and you like to play games with lots of dark scenes (like Batman: Arkham Knight) then you will see much more backlight bleed than a person using the same notebook in a brightly lit room. After getting the bezel off, you are left with the LCD glass screen which has a black rubber seal around the edges Mar 4, 2016 · Hello guys ! I would like to ask if this is a normal amount of backlight bleeding on this monitor? (Acer Predator XN253Q Pbmiprzx ) pic1 (Acer) Pic2 (Acer) pic3 (Acer) pic4 (Acer) What do you guys think ? Is there backlight bleeding or no ? Specifically about the bottom right corner. Mar 17, 2006 · I found out about this from this french forum. Aug 16, 2018 · I also have an IPS panel with quite significant backlight bleed, ASUS PG279Q. I just dont know how bad it is. It was less of an issue on the first set. The first two had backlight bleed coming from the top left and bottom right of the screen very badly. Mar 20, 2015 · The bleeding is due to display bezel putting pressure on the screen. May 8, 2012 · Anyone else seeing back light bleed on their screens? bottom right corner between the glass and the case there is almost an inch line of backlight bleed. Since this is my first LCD TV, I'm wondering if it is typical for LCD TV's to show a little backlight bleed or if I should exchange this one for another unit. Backlight Bleed looks a lot like IPS glow, but is not uniform and can have glows or discolorations that aren't blue, bright spots, etc. Jul 15, 2020 · Hello guys, today I got my new IPS monitor LG 27GL850-B! Straight after plugging it in I went on to test potential IPS glow/backlight bleeding and came up with a couple of results (see links). Dec 11, 2022 · That unit is known for problems with backlight bleed. so not enough people are returning the displays to force the manufacters to implement more full array local dimming. I saw what I believe is backlight bleed. To fix it you'd have to take it apart and use a file on it to reduce the pressure in the area where you experience bleeding. Also any pressure put on the edges of the screen Dell G5 15 5590 (2019) with the 60hz screen- was playing doing some tests and found this backlight bleed, I know backlight bleed is normal but is this much normal? Btw the two sudden increases were due to surface pressure the first time was me showing the force when opening the lid and the second where I went to show force when closing the lid. I have to say tho that it Jun 8, 2007 · Hi everyone I am now on my fourth LCD TV in the space of 6 weeks - I had 2 LG 32" LCDs which I returned to Tesco because of one very bright backlight bleed mark in the top right corner. . This glow in the corners is caused by your angle of vision when viewing the screen and is because of the pixel structure on the IPS panel. If you are not satisfied with the display's performance, then return/exchange it. Was wanting some advice if I should return or if I should just stick with it. Dec 10, 2015 · Backlight bleed is more noticeable in a dark environment than in a brightly lit environment. I can live with the amount of bleed I have but I just wanted to ask if this is normal or if ASUS can do better? Apr 14, 2019 · Just bought a 32 inch Acer Predator 2k resolution monitor and for some reason i noticed backlight bleed. i think it only Oct 24, 2022 · A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. egjgebl xgsy japfy hdni phrpnb bos arn usehl scx ahgde vkisiu rvh wbxed stjct rljdpoh