Is the screen matte or glossy? It looks matte in the pictures. I am very concerned about glare...
1627623
I'm writing via one of these monitors right now. I would describe them as matte. Mine (I have two) sit on my desk which is perpendicular to a window. I usually pull the shades down on the window most of the way when I'm using my monitors, but not because of glare, just because it's hard to see on almost any monitor with sunlight falling directly on them. I never have to turn off the overhead light to use them at night. I would not describe these monitors as having a glare problem at all. Overall I like these monitors very much.
1627624
I actually don't notice any glare from overhead lights. There isn't a window with sunlight shining on the monitor so I don't know if that would be a problem. I would say it's more matte than glossy.
1156126
I have had both the glossy and the matte screens. As long as you don't have light directed towards the glossy screen then I think that you should enjoy it. Many people are overstating the negatives of this monitor.
415957
It is a non-glossy, matte screen, which is usually what people refer to as anti-glare. However, I prefer the glossy screens because they look sharper.
1287331
Not glossy. Not true matte but more of a satin finish. Doesn't seem to glare though. My wife uses it as a second screen for graphics design and likes it very much.
768842
I've never thought of a monitor as matte or glossy but I'd say that it's certainly not glossy. Btw, I like this laptop very much but not thrilled with Windows 8, though I am getting used to it.
1666510
Yes the screen is glossy, but so extremely sharp that it is not an issue. After buying a few as a test for our CAD operators and engineers, we ended up buying 20 because they were so well liked.
503952
the screen is not glossy. yes it is matte, only thing is that when the sun is hitting the screen and you are watching a movie/video that some parts are dark, you have to use your body to block the in order to see the dark parts of the video, or close the curtains.
1357730
it is matted, but not dull like old LCD screens. The frame is glossy plastic.There is very little glare compared to a glossy screen. I am staring at the thing as I am typing. I would post a photo if I could
1169676
The screen is matte. Mine sits next to a bright window, I've never noticed any glare or reflection. It's like a bottomless pit for any light it didn't emit.
1875387
Mine has a matte screen. It is the first matte screen I have had, and I love it. No glare at all.
1607361
I think it's matte since it doesn't refflect any light.Nonetheless, I don't have any straight lightning towards the screen.
706387
Not glossy, more so matte. When you look at your screen from an angle or when it's off, you can tell there's a screen protector (which really isn't that big of a deal, of course); however, when it comes to actually using and looking at the screen, you can't really tell there's something there, so it's good from that perspective. Worth it.
1810658
To correct the previous answers...the screen ITSELF is a matte display...however with the touchscreen overlay it will still appear as glossy. So it depends on how you look at it. Figuratively speaking.
194893
I find glare a problem as well. As one poster says, "the reflection is not a bother at all", well, that makes me wonder is there is still some reflection. I have a matte screen now and love it - no glare even with direct light. I'd love to upgrade my TV to 1080p but can't seem to find screens that are matte any more. So frustrating when manufactures do stuff like this. They should at least make it an option.
97388
Matte finish vs Glossy finish! You can have that ACER with its glossy screen, the glare is horrible! I'll take the trade off of less vivid colors!I love mine! I think the sound is appropriate for the small speaker system. I am personally happy with the display and I've used both the ASUS and ACER. That ACER looks deceptively great until you start using it and the glare drives you crazy.
2266372
I don't have any experience with the matte, but I have no complaints bout the clear one. Haven't had any problems with glare, etc.
194247
When they mention glossy in the video they are talking about the stand and frame. I think that is what you are referring to. The screen itself is not a glass covered gloss type screen.