You may hear the word ‘Bezel’ multiple times when it comes to monitors, TVs, mobiles, and Laptops. Of course, you can hear the word bezel-less too.
On this page, you are going to find what is the meaning of bezel and bezel-less technology and what are their importance along with the pros and cons of all the most used bezel-less electronic devices like mobiles, TVs, laptops, and monitors.
Bezel-less technology is much preferable when compared to the bezel one but not every time. Let’s find the complete information about them from scratch.
First, let’s see the meaning of a bezel.
What is A Bezel?
The above image will show you what a bezel and bezel-less monitor looks like. Other electronics like mobile phones, monitors, and laptops are also similar in terms of viewing.
A bezel is a surrounding frame of the main body or screen. It helps to protect the screen from damage when we hold, move, or lift. Bezel displays cost less when compared to bezel-less because of the more screen presence.
These are the most popular devices which have bezels, monitors, TVs, Laptops, and mobiles. Of course, the other things also have bezels like watches and wall-clocks.
The purpose of the bezel is the same irrespective of the item we are using, to give much potential standard to the device and protect from damage.
The bezel doesn’t seem to be a problem for a normal user. But for dual or multi-monitor users, the bezel can cause interruptions for gaming and work production.
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Pros of a Bezel Having Screen
- Good screen protection while we lift or shift the monitor
- Cost is low when compared to a bezel-less screen
- The monitor menu buttons are at the bottom of the screen and not behind, which means they are easy to access
Cons of a Bezel Screen
- The visuals are not so impressive
- Because of the bezel, the product weighs a bit more
What Does Bezel-Less Mean?
The Bezel-less doesn’t mean no bezel at all around the screen but a minimum frame around the screen. It is for a good visual experience and is preferred by movie lovers and gamers.
Bezel-less monitors are tough to hold, lift, and shift. There is no frame around the screen like a bezel. These products cost more than the bezel ones.
They are less in weight and thin in structure.
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Pros of a Bezel-Less Screen
- Outstanding visual experience
- Thin and easy to carry
Cons of a Bezel-Less Screen
- Difficult to hold or lift
- Improper handling is not recommended
- Too pricey
Complete bezel-less screens rarely exist because of technical disadvantages.
Bezel-Less Laptop
Laptops are not completely bezel-less till date because the product manufacturing cost is very high when we want a complete bezel-less screen of a laptop. Also, there is no way to clean the laptop’s screen properly.
These are the best bezel-less laptop brands: Apple MacBooks, Microsoft Surface Laptops, Samsung Galaxy Laptops, etc.
However, there are some advantages too. Let’s find them.
Pros-
- Clean screen without any visual distraction
Cons-
- Product manufacturing costs would be high
- Screen issues occur frequently
- Very delicate to use
- No space for the front cam, microphone, & sensors
Bezel-Less Monitor
Bezel-less screens or monitors are good to see. But when we want to fix the monitor on the stand or on the wall, then a problem will occur with withholding and lifting. The bezel-less monitors are comparatively higher priced than any other device.
The best bezel-less monitor brands are Samsung, LG, MSI, Apple, etc. Here are the pros and cons of a bezel-less monitor.
Pros-
- Good gaming experience, and absolutely recommend it for gamers
- High pixel resolution with more screen space
- Better for multi-tasking and increase your productivity
- You can connect multiple monitors without any visual experience
Cons-
- High price compared to the bezel ones
Bezel-Less TVs
Bezel-less TVs are more attractive and good-looking compared to all other devices. But you need to go with at least 32-inch or above-sized TVs to get a stunning visual experience. If you set up a 40-inch or above-sized TV in your home, believe me it is like a mini-theatre (home theatre).
Here we go to the best bezel-less TV brands; Apple, Samsung, LG, etc. Let’s find the complete pros and cons of bezel-less TVs.
Pros-
- Outstanding visual experience while watching movies, TV shows, etc.
- Family gatherings will occur to enjoy TV-watching
- It showcases your lifestyle to your guests and relatives
Cons-
- Don’t spend much time on TV watching – it hurts your eyes
- Very delicate to handle, particularly you should take care when you have kids at home
- High cost with more space consumption
Bezel-Less Mobiles
For a normal mid range or low budget mobiles, there must be a high bezel ratio. Bezel-less mobiles means pro-level iPhones, the Samsung Ultra series, and other branded mobiles with curved displays. I told you already that 100% bezel-less screens rarely exist.
The top bezel-less mobile brands are Apple iPhones, Samsung Galaxy Note Series mobiles, Oppo FPro mobiles, etc.
The pros and cons of bezel-less mobiles are…
Pros-
- More screen space with beautiful-looking
- High pixel resolution, which helps to watch entertainment videos
Cons-
- Delicate to handle
- The cost of the product is too high. Of course, you can get the pro level features in return
Conclusion
Hope you understand what bezel and bezel-less mean and their impact on electronic devices like laptops, monitors, TVs, and mobiles. I don’t recommend you buy the bezel devices or the bezel-less ones. It completely depends on you and your requirements.
The electronic devices are not lifetime warranty devices, but they work better within their lifespan. So, no matter what the device is, choose it wisely.
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