Dynamic Contrast Ratio Question

I compared 2 models of Samsung Monitors for Desktop purposes, but I don't know what's the difference between these two CRatio.


Contrast Ratio (Typical) DCR 5M:1 (Static CR 1,000:1)
VS.
MEGA DCR (Static CR 1000:1)

Here is the Link: LED Monitor - Monitor | SAMSUNG

PX2370 vs. BX2250

They have the same features but have a different contrast ratio info.
DCR 5M:1 while the other one has a Mega DCR, but same Static CR.
Anyone that can/may explain? Thank you very much!

 

Dynamic Contrast Ratio is mainly marketing. It shouldn't affect your buying decision.

Even the static contrast ratio is just marketing. The numbers manufacturers give aren't accurate.

I suggest you try to find some reviews of the models that you're looking at. Cnet.com for example measures contrast ratios themselves.

 

I recently bought a monitor from HP that boasts 10k:1 DCR (1000:1 SCR). With dynamic contrast enhancement is turned on it does something kind of cheap:
when a bright picture is put on the screen, say a word document with lots of white, it will slowly turn up the brightness to 100%. When a dark image is displayed, say a blackout in a movie, it slowly turns the brightness down.

It's a cheap effect, and is very annoying. Imagine trying to do work and all of a sudden your monitor goes from comfortably dim to burninate-your-retinas bright.

So basically look at the static contrast ratio, but as Phil said, reviews are even more helpful.

 

Agreed with reviews. They put you in the ball park and are the best reference for starting your search and eliminating models that don't conform to your specifications.

As for manufacturers ratings: The best you can do with those would be to compare models by the same maker.

 

Thank you. I read and watched other's reviews. I think the style of the other one a little bit pricey because of it is slim and newer.

In short, DCRatio is not the preference to buy the monitor?
Thank you very much!

 

No...it's a marketing gimmick.

 

Which is unfortunately like the majority of "specifications" in the computer industry. We need more standards for everything so that we can have meaningful values to compare between manufacturers.