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HDR(High Dynamic Range) is a technology that improves the visual quality of images and videos. It achieves this by expanding the dynamic range, which refers to the difference between the brightest and darkest parts of a scene. By increasing this range, HDR allows for more vibrant colors, greater detail in both shadows and highlights, and a more realistic and immersive viewing experience.

To determine if your device supports HDR, please refer to the following requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

1. 
   

   Graphics:

   
   

• Integrated Intel graphics: 7th Gen Intel processor with Intel HD Graphics or higher.


• Discrete NVIDIA graphics: GTX 900 Series Graphics or higher.

2. Display Ports:

• Ensure that your laptop's display ports support HDCP2.2, HDMI 2.0a or DP1.4 standard.


• Refer to KB_1661 for display port support information specific to your laptop.


• The display output should achieve 4K @60Hz resolution to meet HDCP2.2 & HDMI 2.0a requirements 

3. Build in Panel:

• The Panel has to be supported HDR function. 
  
  HDR is indicated as follows or please refer to the Windows settings below to confirm if your MSI device supports HDR functionality.
  
  

4. Connected Cable (For external HDR monitors) :

• Use an HDCP 2.2-certified cable.


• Check the cable's description or specification section to confirm its "HDCP 2.2 Compliant" status.


• Recommend output : DisplayPort1.4 HDMI2.0 or higher USB TypeC or Thunderbolt

Software Requirements:

(Note: MSI Notebooks bundled with the latest RTX 20 series & GTX 16 series graphics with pre-installed systems meet all software requirements.)

1. Operating System:

• Ensure your laptop is running Windows 10 October 2018 Update (1809) or a later build.

2. Video APP for Playing High Efficiency Video Coding (HEVC) videos:

• Download and install the Windows HEVC Media Extension for Windows 10 or 11.

3. Display Drivers:

• NVIDIA: Update your NVIDIA graphics drivers to version 387.68 (23.21.13.8768) or newer.


• Intel: Update your Intel graphics drivers to version 22.XX.XX series, version 4708 or newer.

To check the MSI laptop Display HDR is ready: 

1. Go to Windows Settings >System> Display >HDR.


2. If your MSI laptop supports HDR, Under the Display capabilities,  the Play streaming HDR video and Use HDR will be shown  Supported. 


3. Use HDR can be enabled.

 

Related topics :  

[How to] Enable HDR 

[How to] HDR calibration 

Why does the HDR certification not found on Windows 11?