New Monitor Check

Check visible panel defects, gradients, sharpness, and refresh behavior while returns are still easy.

Inspection principle

Establish panel and signal quality while return options are strongest.

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Run the browser-visible checks, then record the physical/native checks below. Progress stays in this browser unless you deliberately copy the fragment share link.

Live evidence

Browser-visible checks

Pixel defectsShow solid colors full-screen so you can visually inspect for dead or stuck pixels.

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Dark uniformityShow a black full-screen pattern for visual backlight bleed inspection.

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Gradient bandingDisplay smooth gradients to inspect visible color banding.

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SharpnessDisplay fine lines and text patterns to inspect scaling and sharpness.

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Refresh rateEstimate display refresh timing using animation frames.

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Outside the browser

Physical & native checks

These close the blind spots a website cannot inspect.

Required video inputs

Test each input you bought the monitor for with compatible source/cable.

Why it matters: Dead inputs are easy to miss if only one cable is used.

Native mode

Confirm native resolution, target refresh rate and expected color/HDR mode where applicable.

Why it matters: Fallback modes can hide cable/source limitations or configuration problems.

Stand and VESA hardware

Check stand adjustment, included fasteners and VESA mounting points if relevant.

Why it matters: Missing/damaged mounting hardware affects real usability.

Stop / escalate

Conditions that deserve caution

Persistent pixel/panel defect exceeds what you are willing to accept.
Signal drops repeat on known-good compatible source/cable.
Physical shipping damage is present.

Decision rule

How to use the evidence

Keep screenshots/photos and exact test conditions for any return claim; avoid changing multiple variables before reproducing the fault.

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