Low-Persistence Display

What is a Low-Persistence Display?

The technology of a Low-Persistence Display reduces motion blur by illuminating pixels only for brief periods rather than continuously, resulting in clearer visuals during head movement and significantly reducing user discomfort in immersive applications.

How does a Low-Persistence Display work?

The Low-Persistence Display technology is an advanced display technique that addresses one of the fundamental challenges in head-mounted displays: maintaining visual clarity during rapid head movements.

A Low-Persistence Display works in the way that it rather than keeping pixels illuminated for the entire refresh cycle (as in traditional displays), they briefly flash each frame and then go dark until the next frame is ready, effectively eliminating motion smearing that occurs when users move their heads.

While this technique can appear as flickering when viewed outside the headset, inside the device it creates remarkably smooth visual experiences during movement.

How is a Low-Persistence Display used?

The implementation of low-persistence displays marked a critical advancement in immersive technology, transforming mobile VR from a novelty into a viable platform by significantly reducing motion sickness and enhancing the overall quality of the visual experience.

For developers, this technology enables the creation of more dynamic experiences with faster movement while maintaining user comfort, expanding the potential for engaging, high-motion content across platforms.