Whether you already have a television or you’re in the market for a new one (or projector, camera, or any other type of display), you should pay attention to the contrast ratio. But what does this ...

The ratio of the brightest white to the darkest black on a TV or computer monitor. The larger the number, the greater the extremes; for example, car headlights can appear brilliant next to the pitch ...

The key to a great picture lies in contrast ratios but a higher number isn't always better ...