Glossy display

The primary disadvantage of these displays is their tendency to reflect any external light, often resulting in an undesirable glare.

[1][2] This can be especially distracting to users working in an environment where the position of lights and windows are fixed, such as in an office, as these create unavoidable reflections on glossy displays.

Ergonomic studies[4] show that prolonged work in the office environment with the presence of discomforting glares and disturbances from light reflections on the screen can cause mild to severe health effects, ranging from eye strain and headaches to photosensitive epileptic episodes.

[5] In controlled environments, such as darkened rooms, or rooms where all light sources are diffused, glossy displays create more saturated colors, deeper blacks, brighter whites, and are sharper than matte displays.

This is why supporters of glossy screens consider these types of displays more appropriate for viewing photographs and watching films.