Madfish Posted January 3, 2014 Share Posted January 3, 2014 I would definitely choose matte. The glossy screen causes lots of reflections, and is nearly impossible to use next to a window. If you get migraines, then matte is better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madhunter Posted January 8, 2014 Share Posted January 8, 2014 I have two laptops one with matte and second with glossy screen and one is good to use in home and another is good to use at outside. but if I must choose I would prefer matte scrren Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arog Posted January 10, 2014 Share Posted January 10, 2014 I'd go Matte. I dislike how everything reflects off of a glossy screen even with a little light. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratdude747 Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 Matte is more practical, but glossy looks a lot "sexier" for lack of a better term.I'd therefore say matte when possible. Unless you're gonna sell it soon, in which case, depending on the market, glossy may sell better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meitene007 Posted February 3, 2014 Share Posted February 3, 2014 I am on the same side as all the matte-screen fans. Must admit, that colors are not that bright, but on the other side you dont have to worry about using pc outdoors. Also, glossy screens get dirty quicker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracielo Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 I changed out my G46VW 768p screen for a 1080p. Both were matte. As much as the "pop" from the glossy screen is something to look at, I saw the gamut and such is nice and high on my upgrade so I'm happy. The colors are nice and rich and really, really nice overall. Since I do use my gaming laptop for school as well, matte becomes my perfect option because of the non-glare. Though my phone is shiny glass so you can take as you will. While, sure the non-glare does make some things look "hazy" or make it where you can see pixels or whatever you want to say about it, the screen looks nice and really when you're playing games, you don't notice it. Besides, get a high resolution panel and its not much of a worry. Now, if you had like a 768p screen with anti-glare....well, then thats a different story. Its more personal preference but I really do enjoy my matte and its now where all my screens are matte except for my phone and PS Vita. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ambience Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Glossy vs Matte all comes down to function. Glossy displays covers vividly, but shows glare (hence the name glossy); matte shows no glare but the colors aren't as vivid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gracielo Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Glossy vs Matte all comes down to function. Glossy displays covers vividly, but shows glare (hence the name glossy); matte shows no glare but the colors aren't as vivid.While that may be true, I kind of disagree. I have a really high Gamut and Viewing angle screen on my G46VW and its glare. That sucker looks freaking amazing. The colors definately pop and I truely think its more based on the quality of the display and the anti-glare layer then anything. However, on average, you are right. Colors are dull, usually, on matte. It was like so on my old screen. I really cant go back lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onizame Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 matte is way better for device that we need to bring everywhere Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmyles Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I find that glossy looks better in the dark while matte doesn't reflect as much in the daytime.....its a toss up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmash Posted March 3, 2014 Share Posted March 3, 2014 Well, on my G46VW, brightness maxed out = colors washed out. Now I have the Clevo P150SM, 4/10 matte barely reflects Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Engee Posted March 5, 2014 Share Posted March 5, 2014 I've had laptops with matte screens and laptops with glossy screens. Never really cared too much until I decided to get a 24" external monitor. Now, I have a Dell S2440L (glossy) and an Asus VS248H-P (matte) sitting on my desk. One is getting returned tomorrow, and it's very likely going to be the Dell. The screen looks really nice, but the gloss is just too much.Matte for me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
langrydude Posted March 7, 2014 Share Posted March 7, 2014 There was time when vibrant glossy screens were considered premium option. Well, thing sure have changed now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gawagandalf Posted March 9, 2014 Share Posted March 9, 2014 matte ftw imho !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoonie79 Posted March 11, 2014 Share Posted March 11, 2014 anti-glare screen is so much better for me. I can't stand all the glares from screen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ruggb Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 it is definitely a preference thing.glossy looks better if u can keep from looking at yourself in the reflection and do not intend to use it outdoors or in other bright lighting.I have 1 LT that is glossy and I immediately put a matte protector on it as with 2 tablets.Fortunately, they r available and work well so I don't worry about it any more but must factor the extra $20. into the cost.I get the least matte Photodon version. I think it is like 25% (maybe less). Perfect for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i23mix Posted May 6, 2014 Share Posted May 6, 2014 I prefer matte screens due to it being more fingerprint resistant and anti glare. I do miss the overall clearness of glossy screens sometimes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netroxen Posted May 11, 2014 Share Posted May 11, 2014 I tend to lean towards matte screens, why? Well micro-scratches and dirt are less obvious on matte screens, the glossy ones just accentuate them under glare or harsh lighting.I have a matte screen-protector on my Galaxy S4 as well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moonshadow Posted June 10, 2014 Share Posted June 10, 2014 Matte, definitely. I can't stand seeing stuff going on behind me. I have a Sony touchscreen that's glossy and it's constantly filthy, drives me crazy. My previous/other computers that have had glossy screens all got matte screen protectors put on them, including my much loved HP Touchsmart. My Y510p actually has a beautiful matte screen, one of the best I've ever had (and a host of non-screen issues as well). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ninjasdontcry Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 As has been outlined several times, it is a personal preference thing. If the laptop is always indoors and in favourable lighting, gloss may provide that extra bit of saturation for games.. however I prefer a high gamut matte that allows a bit of flexibility in viewing angles and such, and I prefer not to see every bit of dust and finger mark! I swear you can just look at a gloss screen and it smudges.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zanna Posted June 14, 2014 Share Posted June 14, 2014 Ever since I got a glossy screen on my Dell Vostro 1500 years and years ago I've been wishing that more of my displays had it. Hell, I wish my desktop monitor had it - it just helps the screen "pop" and look better than its specs would imply. I mean, I guess if it were a workstation where any kind of distraction or reflection would end up really bothering you, then matte would be the way to go.Glossy on laptops can make sense when they're 15.6" and larger, I think. Those kinds of laptops are more likely to be used as Desktop Replacements, so heavy glare from the sun isn't quite as big a concern, whereas the improved image quality would get you a better experience for gaming and video media consumption. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red9350 Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Matte finish, wins hands down. Glossy gets fingerprints everywhere, especially on touch screens, while matte is always clean-looking Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badmyn Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 Matte finish is much better then glossy especially for our eyes !Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kweyd Posted June 15, 2014 Share Posted June 15, 2014 I have a glossy screen at my surface pro and an anti glare at my y510p. The brightness of the surface display is so good, that when I use it outside their is not much difference to my y510p and the colour of the glossy display is much nicer in my opinion. But when I use them on half display brightness, like on battery, the lenovo is much better with the anti glare display. I dont like fingerprints on glossy displays and I use my Notebook mostly inside, thats why i would buy an anti-glare display for my next notebook. by the way - why did apple stop to give you the option for anti glare displays? I remember that this option was available back in times.sry for my English Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stark1885 Posted June 20, 2014 Share Posted June 20, 2014 My vote goes with a matte finish. I think glossy screens tend to have better color, but they are completely useless in a well lit environment and this enrages me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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