One of the most subjective parts of a hardware audit is display quality. Engineers often confuse IPS Glow (a natural characteristic) with Backlight Bleed (a hardware defect).
The Core Differences
| Feature | IPS Glow | Backlight Bleed |
|---|---|---|
| Cause | Light passing through the crystal layer. | Panel frame applying too much pressure. |
| Angle | Changes or disappears as you move. | Static. Visible from all angles. |
| Solution | Adjust viewing angle or brightness. | Hardware replacement required. |
⚖️ UK Warranty Standard:
Most UK business-class laptop warranties (Dell ProSupport, Lenovo Premier) only cover backlight bleed if it is visible at 50% brightness in a normally lit room. Glow is rarely covered.
Most UK business-class laptop warranties (Dell ProSupport, Lenovo Premier) only cover backlight bleed if it is visible at 50% brightness in a normally lit room. Glow is rarely covered.
How to Test with SpecInfo?
Use our Screen Audit module to cycle through solid black and dark grey backgrounds. If a bright spot shifts as you move your head, it's IPS Glow. If it stays in the corner like a flashlight, it's Bleed.