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Viewing Angle

The viewing angle is the maximum off-axis angle at which a display still shows acceptable contrast and color, usually given as e.g. 160°/160°.

Also known as: viewing angles, view angle

The viewing angle is the maximum angle (off-normal) at which a display can be viewed with acceptable image quality. Beyond this angle, the image may appear dimmed, washed out, or color-shifted. Viewing angle is usually given as horizontal and vertical spans (e.g., “160°/160°”) within which the contrast and color remain within specified tolerances. A wider viewing angle means the display can be seen clearly from more extreme off-center positions.

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