VESA DisplayHDR Standard
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The Video Electronics Standards Association (VESA) has defined the DisplayHDR standard, the industry's first open HDR specification with a transparent testing methodology. This standard specifies HDR quality levels, including luminance, color gamut, bit depth, and rise time, to facilitate the adoption of HDR in laptop and desktop monitors. It establishes three distinct levels of HDR system performance to cater to various market needs.
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VESA DisplayHDR Standard is cataloged in Standards & Industry. Its topics include VESA, DisplayHDR, HDR, standard, and monitor displays.
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