Light Bleed and IPS Glow Query

[Rob Bloomfield]

Hello,

I am aware this topic has been asked in the past but all topics are about 11 months old now and was unsure if anyone would reply at this point.

So I simply wanted to ask what the normal/expected amount of light bleed or IPS glow is for a new monitor and at what point should one request a return/refund from the manufacturer. I just set up my first IPS monitor (having always used TN panels previously) and almost immediately noticed a hazy grey hue over the bottom right corner of the screen. This is from a directly central position, it does decrease ever so slightly when shifting my head to the right but its still clearly there.

When putting up a completely black image on full screen you can see the portions of the screen that "glow", with one portion being white/blueish and the other spots being yellowish. From the little information I know about IPS monitors the whiter glow from the bottom right corner seems to be fairly normal, however the more yellow glowing portions are probably light bleed.

I will enclose an image of the screen, taken in a completely dark room:

http://i.imgur.com/oZW8rqk.jpg

It would be really helpful to get some input on this as If a return is in order I will have to do it fairly soon.

Thanks very much!

 

[Rob Bloomfield]

I should also say, the monitors name/make/model is the LG 23MP68VQ.

Link to it here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-23MP68VQ-23-Inch-Class-Monitor/dp/B01F1PSHVW/ref=sr_1_22?srs=1648522031&ie=UTF8&qid=1478752962&sr=8-22

 

[SinxarKnights]

If it changes when you move your head it is glow. If it is always in one spot from any angle, it is bleed.

If you see colors in the photo and not with the naked eye, the camera is set incorrectly. The colors usually show up due to the compensation from the camera, hugely exaggerating everything so it is impossible to tell if it is acceptable or not. If you see colors on a black screen, return it immediately.

 

[frank_hnd]

it will feel very different since it's your first IPS panel. it seems like what you noticed was glow (you can't avoid it with IPS) but when you turn all the lights off, black screen and take a camera out... you will see the light bleeding spots in the panel. if you don't notice this while regular use and it doesn't distract you, then you are fine.

all panels will have some degree of glow or bleed. is up to you to decide if you can stand it or not, TN panels are more uniform and easier to make.

 

[Rob Bloomfield]

Thanks for the answers guys, I think i'll just keep the monitor and hopefully my eyes will adjust eventually. Sometimes it's just reassuring to hear that you don't have a defective product!

It's probably best to avoid returning it and asking for a replacement as i'm sure the results will be much the same. It is still a shame however that there are no 100% satisfaction guarantees when purchasing a monitor but I guess that's just the nature of the beast with this type of technology. Cheers.