2nd monitor brightness

[2macman]

I have a 27 iMac, and a 22 inch Viewsonic as the second monitor.

The second monitor is just not bright. I have used another monitor as a second monitor as well. Both are just not bright enough to suit me.

I have fiddled with the brightness controls, to no avail.

Is that a generic problem with second monitors?
They just don't get enough juice or something?
Would another brand monitor help?

 

[NYR99]

I'm thinking that those monitors just don't get as bright as the iMac. I don't think it's an actual problem though.

 

[MacHamster68]

if the two are no ips displays they are likely to be in perfect condition like they are , its the iMac who's even totally dimmed brighter then normal displays at highest settings

 

[ulbador]

I actually find the iMacs to be too bright. I usually have to turn them down.

 

[2macman]

LG, Samsun vs Viewsonic

Thanks. I did not know if it is a mainstream problem that the second monitors just do not get enough electricity or something.

So, my Viewsonic monitors are about 4 years old.

Anybody know if a new 27-inch LG or Samsung would look measurably better than the 4-year-old Viewsonic?

I'm wary of buying a new monitor but getting the same results.

 

[NYR99]

I think a brand new monitor will almost certainly be as bright as the iMac. I have a cheap 6 month old 24" Acer attached to my 24" iMac and it can match the brightness, even at full brightness.

I do, however, leave the iMac at the lowest brightness setting at all times.