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<v Instructor>In this lesson,</v>

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we'll explore display attributes.

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Display attributes are used to define the quality

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and performance of a given screen.

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Whether you're working with monitors, laptops, smartphones,

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or other devices, understanding display attributes is

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essential for selecting the right screen for your needs.

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Each of the display attributes will contribute

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to the overall user experience by affecting image clarity,

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smoothness, and color accuracy.

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Therefore, you should consider the key display attributes

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of pixel density, refresh rates,

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screen resolution, and color gamut

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when selecting your display.

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First we have pixel density.

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Pixel density refers to the number of pixels

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packed into a given area of a display,

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and it's usually going to be measured

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in pixels per inch or PPI.

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The higher the pixel density, the sharper the images

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and texts are going to appear on your display or screen.

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For example, a smartphone with a pixel density of 300 PPI

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or higher will often be described as having a retina display

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because the pixels are so small

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that they're going to be indistinguishable

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to your human eye at a normal viewing distance.

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Devices with high pixel densities are considered ideal

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for activities requiring precision, such as photo editing,

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gaming, or reading fine text on a display.
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However, high pixel density does require the system

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to use more processing power,

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and this can impact the device's overall performance level

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and its battery life.

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Therefore, it's important to balance the pixel density

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with the size of the screen

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and your intended use case when you select a display

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based on the pixel density.

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Second, we have refresh rates.

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Refresh rates measure how often the display updates,

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the image on the screen every second.

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The refresh rate is measured in Hertz or Hz,

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so a refresh rate of 60 hertz, for example,

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means the screen refreshes itself 60 times every second.

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For most everyday tasks like web browsing
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or document editing, a standard refresh rate

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of 60 hertz is considered to be sufficient.

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However, for gaming and video playback,

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most users want to have a higher refresh rate,

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such as 120 hertz or 144 hertz

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to provide smoother motion across the screen

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and erase the possibility of blur from occurring.

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Now, these higher refresh rates will enhance the user's

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overall experience when they're playing video games

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or watching high speed content like live action sports.

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In fact, some cutting edge monitors

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now even support refresh rates as high as 240 hertz,

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and these are highly favored by competitive gamers.

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To achieve these higher refresh rates, though,

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you must have compatible hardware

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such as a high-end graphics card

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that's capable of rendering the frames quickly enough

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to match the screen's higher refresh rate.

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Third, we have screen resolution.

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Screen resolution refers to the number

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of pixels displayed horizontally

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and vertically on any given screen.

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For example, a resolution of 1920 by 1080,

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which is commonly referred to as 1080p,

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means that the screen is going to display 1,920 pixels across

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and 1080 pixels vertically.

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Higher resolutions like 4K, which has 3,840 pixels across,

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and 2,160 pixels vertically,

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or 8k, which has 7,680 pixels across

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and 4,320 pixels vertically

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do provide more detail and clarity,

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which makes them ideal choices

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for professional video editors

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or for those who want to watch high definition content

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on their systems.

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However, it is important to realize

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that these higher resolutions do demand

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more processing power

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and may not be as noticeable

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when you're viewing them on a smaller screen size.

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Therefore, it's always important

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to pair the screen resolution and the pixel density

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because while a 1080p resolution might look great

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on a 15 inch laptop,
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that same 1080p resolution may appear

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to be pixelated or blurry on a 65 inch monitor.

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Fourth, we have color gamut.

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Color gamut is used to determine the range of colors

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that a display can produce.

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A broader color gamut allows for more vibrant

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and accurate color reproductions.

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This is especially important for creative professionals

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who work in photography, video production,

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or graphic design positions.

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Common color gamut standards includes sRGB,

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AdobeRGB,

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and DCI-P3.

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The SRGB standard is sufficient for general use cases,

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but the Adobe RGB and the DCI-P3 color profiles
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offer us wider ranges of colors

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for more professional applications.

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Modern displays sometimes both support for HDR

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or high dynamic range color profiles too,

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and this can enhance the brightness, contrast,

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and color of the images to make them appear more lifelike.

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So remember, display attributes such as pixel density,

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refresh rates, screen resolution, and color gamut,

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all are going to play a significant role

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in defining how a screen performs

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and what use case it's going to be best suited for.

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High pixel density will ensure

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that the visuals on the screen appear to be sharp and crisp.

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Higher refresh rates can make the motion on the screen

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Greater screen resolutions can improve the level of detail

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on the images on that display,

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and having a broader color gamut can enhance

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the image's vibrancy and accuracy on the display.

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By understanding these attributes, you're going to be able

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to select the ideal display for your specific needs,

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whether for gaming, professional work, or everyday use.