Focus Test
Look at text and line edges to check display sharpness.
▶ Start test · Focus
Check whether text, lines and shapes are crisp and sharp. Arrow keys switch modes. a total of 5 steps
💡 Operation tips
- Click the right half of the screen to move to the next view; when the current project’s views are done it advances to the next project, and when every project is finished it exits fullscreen automatically.
- Click the left half of the screen to go back to the previous view; at the very first view it stops.
- After entering fullscreen, the top label and bottom buttons auto-hide after 3 seconds so you can view the screen unobstructed.
- Hover in the bottom-centre of the screen for 1 second to bring the label and buttons back; move away and they hide again after 1 second.
- The breathing test ends automatically after about 10 seconds.
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Focus & sharpness testing
The focus test shows text, lines and shapes of various sizes to assess sharpness. Good focus means crisp letter edges and fine lines with no fuzz.
What each pattern checks:
- Large text: whether big letter edges are clean, with no blur or ghosting.
- Small text: legibility of tiny text and distinguishing similar characters (like i/l/1, o/0).
- Thin lines: whether 1 px lines stay continuous without breaks.
- Fine grid: whether an ultra-fine grid is even and undistorted.
- Circles & curves: whether curved edges are smooth with no jaggies.
What affects sharpness:
- Use the panel’s native resolution — anything else interpolates and blurs.
- Check that the OS scale factor is an integer (100%/200%).
- ClearType (Windows) or font smoothing (macOS) affects text rendering.
FAQ
Why do my text edges look blurry?
The most common cause is not using the native resolution (interpolation blurs it), or a non-integer scale factor (like 125% instead of 100%/200%). Also check that ClearType (Windows) or font smoothing (macOS) is on.
How do I judge focus?
Look for crisp, ghost-free large-letter edges; legible small text; continuous 1 px lines with no breaks; and a fine grid that is even and undistorted. Smooth, anti-aliased shapes mean all is well.
Is a soft-looking monitor out of the box a hardware fault?
If it’s still blurry after confirming the native resolution and integer scaling, it may be the panel pixel layout or circuitry — contact support. But most “blur” comes from scaling or driver settings.
What does the focus test do for text workers?
Sharpness directly affects comfort in long reading and coding sessions. This tool uses large/small text, thin lines, grids and shapes to tell you whether your current resolution and scaling are optimal.