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Dead Pixel Test.

Cycle precise full-screen colours and inspect your monitor, laptop, phone, or tablet for pixels that do not behave as they should.

✓ Works in your browser✓ Desktop and mobile controls✓ No data collection

UTILVEX SCREEN DIAGNOSTICS / 01

Check every pixel, one colour at a time.

A guided full-screen colour test for monitors, laptops, phones, and tablets. Nothing is uploaded and no account is needed.

How it works

Best result: clean your screen first and inspect it in normal room lighting.

TEST SEQUENCE

8 colours
Black
White
Red
Green
Blue
Cyan
Magenta
Yellow
Controls: click/tap, Space, or the arrow keys. Auto-play is optional and starts paused.

A SIMPLE, CAREFUL CHECK

Three steps. A clearer answer.

01 / PREPARE

Clean and settle in.

Remove dust and smudges, then set your normal viewing brightness. Look closely without pressing on the panel.

02 / TEST

Cycle every colour.

Use fullscreen when available. Solid colours make pixels that are black, bright, or the wrong colour easier to spot.

03 / UNDERSTAND

Compare what you saw.

The guide below helps distinguish an actual pixel issue from dust, a scratch, or a larger panel fault.

AFTER THE TEST

What did you notice?

Use these patterns as a starting point only. An online colour test cannot confirm a hardware diagnosis.

Always black

May be a dead pixel if it stays dark against white and all bright colours.

Always coloured

May be a stuck pixel when one colour remains visible across several screens.

Always bright

Often called a hot pixel. It can appear as a persistent bright point on dark screens.

Larger or movable mark

First rule out dust, a smudge, a scratch, or a panel issue wider than one pixel.

VISUAL REFERENCE

What can a dead pixel look like?

Use these simplified examples to compare what you saw during the test. Actual appearance varies with panel type, pixel density, brightness, and viewing distance.

Dead pixel

A pixel that stays black, even on a bright white screen.

Stuck pixel

A pixel that stays lit in one colour, such as red, green, or blue.

Hot pixel

A bright pixel that remains visible against a black or dark screen.

Dust or screen mark

Usually larger, softer, or irregular—not a single square pixel.

Illustrations only. This online test provides visual guidance and cannot diagnose hardware remotely.

NEXT SCREEN CHECK

Check your display for uneven light.

Backlight bleed is different from a faulty pixel. Our dedicated dark-room test is the next tool planned for Utilvex.

COMING SOON

Backlight Bleed Test

A focused black-screen test with guidance for LCD backlight bleed and IPS glow.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Dead pixel test FAQ.

Quick answers for checking displays on phones, laptops, monitors, TVs, and tablets.

What is a dead pixel?+

A dead pixel is a pixel that does not light up. It usually appears as a tiny black square that remains dark on white, red, green, blue, and other bright test screens.

How do I do a dead pixel test?+

Clean the display, open the Utilvex test, and inspect each full-screen colour slowly. A dead pixel stays dark, while a stuck or hot pixel may stay coloured or bright.

How can I test my screen for defects?+

Use solid black, white, red, green, and blue screens. Look for a dot, line, or patch that does not change as the background changes. Repeat the sequence to confirm the mark stays in one physical location.

How do I know if I have a dead pixel?+

A likely dead pixel is a single dark point that remains black on every bright colour. First clean the screen and make sure it is not dust, a smudge, or a scratch.

What does a dead pixel look like?+

It commonly looks like a very small black square or dot that stays in the same spot. On a high-density phone or laptop display, you may need to look closely to distinguish it from dust.

What is the difference between a dead, stuck, and hot pixel?+

A dead pixel stays black. A stuck pixel remains one colour, such as red, green, or blue. A hot pixel remains unusually bright, often most visible against a black screen.

How do I check for dead pixels on a phone?+

Open the test on your phone, rotate the device if helpful, and move through every colour. On mobile browsers, fullscreen may be limited, but the available screen area is still enough for a careful check.

How do I test dead pixels on Android?+

Open this dead pixel test in your Android browser, increase the viewing area by rotating the phone, and inspect black, white, red, green, and blue screens. Do not press on the panel while testing.

How do I check for dead pixels on an iPhone?+

Open the test in Safari or your preferred iPhone browser and inspect each colour. A white screen is useful for finding dark dots; a black screen is useful for finding unusually bright dots.

What is a dead pixel on a phone?+

It is one tiny display pixel that no longer turns on normally. It can appear as a fixed dark point and should remain in the same location when you change apps, wallpapers, and test colours.

How do I check for dead pixels on a monitor?+

Run a full-screen colour sequence on the monitor and scan it methodically, row by row. Check from your normal viewing distance, then move closer only if you notice a suspicious mark.

What is a dead pixel in a monitor?+

A monitor dead pixel is a non-functioning pixel that normally appears black against bright colours. It is different from backlight bleed, which is a larger uneven glow near the edge of some LCD screens.

How do I test a monitor for dead pixels?+

Use black, white, red, green, blue, cyan, magenta, and yellow full-screen backgrounds. Note whether a mark is always black, always bright, or always one colour before checking the monitor warranty policy.

How do I check for dead pixels on a laptop?+

Open the test on the laptop display and view each colour at normal brightness. A laptop screen dead pixel should stay in one place across the sequence, unlike a transient software notification or cursor.

How do I find a dead pixel?+

Remove dust first, then use solid full-screen colours and scan slowly. White helps reveal dark dots; black helps reveal bright dots; red, green, and blue can reveal a stuck sub-pixel.

Should I clean my display before testing?+

Yes. A clean, dry microfiber cloth helps prevent dust or smudges from being mistaken for a pixel defect. Avoid spraying liquid directly on the screen or pressing hard on the panel.

How do I fix a dead pixel?+

There is no reliable browser or software fix for a truly dead pixel. Avoid pressing or rubbing the screen. If the issue is new or covered by a pixel policy, document it and contact the seller or manufacturer.

How do I fix a dead pixel on a MacBook?+

First confirm it is a single fixed pixel with several colours. Apple hardware issues should be assessed through the applicable warranty, Apple Support, or an authorised service provider; do not apply pressure to the display.

How do I fix a dead pixel line on a phone?+

A line is usually not one dead pixel. It may indicate panel, cable, or impact damage, especially if it flickers or grows. Back up important data and arrange professional support or warranty service.