See the previous 0.9 changelog.
Our Laptop 0.9.1 Test Bench changes the scoring spline used for the Color Accuracy test to provide a more granular score distribution.
What's Changed?
- Adjusted the scoring curve for display color accuracy.
- Reduced the likelihood of displays receiving a 10/10 unless they deliver near-perfect color accuracy.
- No changes were made to the underlying test methodology.
Display Out-Of-The-Box Color Accuracy Scoring Adjustment
We've adjusted the scoring curve for display color accuracy to allow for more granular score distribution. This change better differentiates between good and exceptional results and makes it less likely that displays will receive a perfect score unless they genuinely offer perfect color accuracy.
This update doesn't affect how we test display color accuracy; it only affects how the measured results are translated into a score. Overall, this change makes the scoring more representative of meaningful performance differences, especially among higher-end displays, while ensuring that as we approach that 10/10 score, the values represent nearly perfect display color accuracy.
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As you can see in the example above with the Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024), the actual test results for the laptop didn't change; only the scores did. While the screen is incredibly accurate, the previous score of a 10 indicates perfection with no room for improvement. The updated score better reflects real-world performance and improves the test's comparability and longevity.
Let Us Know What You Think
As always, we welcome your feedback. Let us know at feedback@rtings.com what you think of this update and whether these scoring changes better reflect real-world differences in display performance. Your feedback helps us continue improving our tests, scoring, and reviews.
27 Laptops Updated
We have retested popular models. The test results for the following models have been converted to the new testing methodology. However, the text might be inconsistent with the new results.
- Acer Aspire 15 (2024)
- Acer Chromebook Plus Spin 714 (2024)
- Acer Nitro V 16 (2024)
- Acer Swift Go 14 (2024)
- Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4, 2025)
- Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M4, 2024)
- Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5, 2025)
- Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M4, 2024)
- ASUS ProArt P16 H7606 (2024)
- ASUS ROG Flow Z13 (2025) GZ302
- ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2024)
- ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (2024)
- ASUS Zenbook A14 UX3407 (2025)
- Dell Alienware 18 Area-51 (2025)
- Dell Alienware m18 R2 (2024)
- Dell Pro Max 16 (2025)
- Dell XPS 13 (2024)
- Framework Laptop 13 (2025)
- Gigabyte AORUS MASTER 16 (2025)
- HP OMEN MAX 16 (2025)
- HP Victus 16 (2024)
- Lenovo ThinkPad P1 Gen 7 (2024)
- Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 16 (2024)
- LG gram 16 (2024)
- Microsoft Surface Laptop 7th Edition 15 (2024)
- MSI Katana A15 AI (2024)
- Razer Blade 18 (2024)