How many nits do I need?
Environment | Recommended brightness |
|---|---|
Indoor office | 250–400 nits |
Bright indoor / shade | 500–700 nits |
Direct sunlight | 1000+ nits |
Why optical bonding matters
An air gap between cover glass and LCD creates two extra reflective surfaces. In sunlight those reflections can exceed the display's own light, destroying contrast. Optical bonding fills the gap with clear adhesive and removes them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is 800 nits sunlight readable?
Often yes in combination with optical bonding and AR coating, but for direct midday sun 1000+ nits gives a comfortable margin.
Does higher brightness reduce lifetime?
Driving LEDs harder raises temperature and can shorten backlight life. Good high-brightness designs use efficient LEDs, thermal paths and ambient-light dimming.