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The panel, like most Apple devices, targets the P3 color gamut and it is completely covered according to CalMAN (2D comparison).

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We can only improve the color accuracy slightly with our own calibration the corresponding profile can be downloaded for free in the box above. The color accuracy is very good out of the box and calibration is not necessary, because all the color deviations are already lower than 3 (compared to the P3 reference color space). The brightness is a bit higher (more than 500 cd/m² on average) and the black value is a bit lower, so the contrast ratio has improved. Compared to the iMac Pro we reviewed back in 2018, the panel ID has changed and we measured better values across the board. We use the professional CalMAN software in combination with the X-Rite i1 Pro 2 spectrophotometer. We can detect PWM flickering at a brightness of 66% or lower, but the high frequency of more than 22 kHz should not cause any problems. There is hardly any visible backlight bleeding, despite the large panel and the high luminance. However, you have to decide for yourself whether you want to pay more than 600 Euros (~$709) for this feature. Still, the matte panel works extremely well in bright rooms or when the iMac is located close to a window and we would always prefer it over a glossy screen for work. Bright surfaces also look a bit grainy, but this is hard to notice from a regular viewing distance. The subjective picture impression is still very good, but the picture just does not look as vivid. This process is supposed to ensure the same picture quality you get with a glossy screen. Many manufacturers use additional matte filters, but the nano-texture is etched into the glass in this case. It is still a glossy panel by default, but now you can select the matte nano-texture glass for 609 Euros (~$720). The resolution is still 5120x2880 pixels (16:9) and there are no scaling issues in macOS.

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