OLED and Mini-LED starter values for HDR peak brightness, black level and UI comfort. Use this guide for a quick answer first, then follow only the steps relevant to your problem. The interactive examples are browser illustrations and do not connect to your game.
✦ Quick Answer
Enable HDR in your display and operating system first. In-game, match Peak Brightness to your display’s real HDR peak. OLED owners can begin with a 0.00 black-point value if the control supports it; Mini-LED owners should test for crushed shadow details. Use a comfortable paper-white/UI brightness rather than maximum values.
Interactive Setup & Troubleshooting
HDR Calibration Starting-Point Calculator
Easy Step-by-Step Solution
Calibrate outside the game first
Use your television’s Game/HDR mode and the Windows HDR Calibration app on PC or console HDR calibration on PS5/Xbox.
Match HDR peak to the display
If your display sustains roughly 800 nits in a small highlight, start near 800 rather than blindly selecting 1500.
Set the black floor visually
On OLED, start at zero where appropriate. Raise it carefully if details disappear. On Mini-LED, compare nearby near-black patches.
Set paper white for comfort
Try around 200 nits as a neutral start for white UI elements; change UI brightness separately when the game offers that slider.
Important Notes
After each change, test the game once. If the issue is fixed, stop—there is no reason to keep changing unrelated settings. For advanced repairs, make a backup before altering local configuration files or save data.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should HDR Black Point always be zero?
OLED commonly uses a zero black floor, but the correct numeric mapping depends on the game and screen. Adjust using visible near-black detail.
Is 1500 nits better than 800 nits?
Only if your screen can actually reach that peak. A mismatched value may clip or dull highlights.
Why do black floors look grey?
Raised black floor, room lighting, local dimming behavior, tone mapping and ray-tracing brightness can all contribute.
Do I need an HDR monitor for these options?
Yes, meaningful HDR calibration requires an HDR-capable display with HDR enabled.
Helpful References
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