TechnologySeptember 4, 2026

nits

NITS

Definition

A unit of measurement for luminance, representing the brightness of a display screen; one nit is equal to one candela per square meter.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'nitere', meaning 'to shine'. It entered technical usage in the mid-20th century as a standard measurement for screen brightness.

In the news

In the article, Lenovo specifies that its new IdeaCentre all-in-one display offers a brightness of 350 nits to describe its screen performance quality.

Lenovo goes all-in on personal AI at IFA 2026 with Qira, new Yoga hardware and colourful IdeaPad Vibe PCs

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