Motion clarity

Ghosting Test

Use a moving pattern to visually inspect motion clarity and trailing.

Ghosting TestRuns locally · nothing is uploaded

Watch a moving pattern and inspect trailing, smearing or inverse ghosting.

  • Start enters fullscreen — the pattern fills the whole screen with no other UI on it.
  • Keyboard: ← previous · → / Space next · Esc finish. Touch: tap the left / right third of the surface, the middle to finish.
  • Compare speeds and contrast below the pattern before judging motion clarity.

What this result means

Display Checkup records visual observations and browser estimates. It cannot certify hardware or decide whether a product must be returned. Compare anything concerning with the seller’s policy.

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Frequently asked questions

Know the limits before you interpret a result.

Is this a hardware diagnostic?

No. Browser measurements are labeled as reported or estimated, and visual findings remain your own observation.

Does Display Checkup upload my screen data?

No. The tests and inspection record run in your browser. The report is generated locally.