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- Brightness (typical)
Displays & pen tablets
Monitor & pen tablet brightness (typical) by year
Median brightness (typical) of displays & pen tablets released in 2019 — 300 nits, in 2026 — 300 nits.
MedianMiddle 50% of models
| Year | Median | Middle 50% of models | Models |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 300 nits | 250 nits – 350 nits | 50 |
| 2025 | 350 nits | 300 nits – 400 nits | 42 |
| 2024 | 350 nits | 300 nits – 400 nits | 24 |
| 2023 | 325 nits | 250 nits – 350 nits | 34 |
| 2022 | 300 nits | 228 nits – 388 nits | 22 |
| 2021 | 300 nits | 250 nits – 350 nits | 18 |
| 2020 | 350 nits | 250 nits – 350 nits | 13 |
| 2019 | 300 nits | 235 nits – 300 nits | 9 |
By year of release; only models in our catalog are counted, so the newest year may still change.
