Question Can the panel type affect the brightness of a monitor?

[imStorm3r]

So I was using a TN monitor with 350 cd/m2 and I switched to a VA monitor with 300 cd/m2 because 350 was way too bright for my eyes even on 0 brightness. I'm keeping this VA monitor on 10 brightness and it's perfect.

So about my question, let's say I'm keeping both monitors on 0 brightness and the TN one is way brighter than the VA one.
Is it because of the panel? Or 350 cd/m2 monitors are brighter than the 300 ones regardless the brightness and the panel type?

 

[PC Tailor]

It will usually come down to the individual specifications of each monitor.

For example each one may have a different brightness, but they can also have a different contrast ratio which will also exaggerate the level of brightness. Typically IPS panels have the most vibrant qualities, and if I'm not mistaken VA still usually has the highest contrast ratios.

 

[Glenwing]

So I was using a TN monitor with 350 cd/m2 and I switched to a VA monitor with 300 cd/m2 because 350 was way too bright for my eyes even on 0 brightness. I'm keeping this VA monitor on 10 brightness and it's perfect.

So about my question, let's say I'm keeping both monitors on 0 brightness and the TN one is way brighter than the VA one.
Is it because of the panel? Or 350 cd/m2 monitors are brighter than the 300 ones regardless the brightness and the panel type?

Keep in mind don't think of 300 and 350 as the "brightness" of the monitor, they are the maximum brightness spec. When you set them to a lower setting they aren't 300 or 350 anymore. And there's no standard for minimum brightness or how the brightness scale of the monitor works, so the brightness at any given level could be anything. One might only go down to 80 cd/m² at the lowest setting, the other might go down to 40.

 

[imStorm3r]

Damn so is this too about luck like every other damn thing when it comes to panels?

 

[PC Tailor]

Not luck. Just full specification of the monitor itself.
The type of panel absolutely makes a difference, just not as general as all IPS are better / brighter than all VA. As it's also dependent on other factors.

 

[imStorm3r]

Well the leap from 350 to 300 was giant, I'm curious how would it be if I get a 250 one

 

[ElectrO_90]

Well the leap from 350 to 300 was giant, I'm curious how would it be if I get a 250 one

I think you need to start looking at kelvin temps to reduce the harsh brightness
As well as other software that can help - i forget the name

 

[cryoburner]

Damn so is this too about luck like every other damn thing when it comes to panels?

Reviews will often measure minimum and maximum brightness levels, among various other aspects of a monitor, like contrast, color accuracy, latency and so on. Not all monitors get thorough reviews from professional sites though. It's probably a good idea to do a search for a monitor's model number and "review" when shopping for a screen though, to see if any come up.