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Screen Flicker Test

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Warning: This test displays flashing patterns. Do not use it if you are photosensitive or prone to seizures.

Can you see flicker at 10 Hz or below? If not, your display has good flicker control. Many budget panels use PWM dimming at 60–250 Hz — too fast to see directly but detectable with a phone camera.

Camera trick: Point a slow-motion camera at your screen. If you see dark bands sweeping across it, your monitor uses PWM dimming.

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