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Matte or gloss monitor for gaming?

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Should i get matte monitor or gloss monitor for gaming? I really don't know what to chose. If so, what is the difference between matte and glossy?

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Glossy - Shiney

Matte - not Shiney.

Matte is better because light does not reflect off the surface of the monitor

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TBH it is personal preference, I like matte as I am right next to a window and I can't stand the reflections.

 

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Matte gets rid of at least some of the glare off the monitor from lights behind you, but it can result in a grainy looking coating that is visible especially on evenly coloured surfaces. A mild matte finish is generally the way to go.

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Oh a glossy surface, the colors look better and more vibrant, on the matte monitor, the colors look more dull and not as vibrant. This is probably because theirs a coating on top of it. Yes, this applies to IPS monitors are well, not just TN.

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I have glossy and because the shine doesn't shine directly against it, it isn't a problem.

If you have sun directly on it: Matte. If not: Glossy could do, but matte is great because you don't get fingerprints all over it.

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Should i get matte monitor or gloss monitor for gaming? I really don't know what to chose. If so, what is the difference between matte and glossy?

If you play games during the day, go matte. I have glossy and its impossible to play games like metro last light during the day.

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