The color of the monitor frame is black or silver, which is better for the eyes?

Question

Monitors

At first I wanted a black monitor, but when I found out that the chosen model is black, I very rarely began to think.
An interesting thought arose, according to which a silver (or light) monitor frame in a well-lit room would be better for vision than black. I wanted knowledgeable people to disprove or confirm this theory.
A monitor screen with a black frame looks very contrasting with respect to this frame. that is, a bright monitor, and a sharp dip in black as soon as the screen ends.
Why is it recommended to turn on the light (preferably even near the monitor) in the room where you work at the monitor? Because the difference in brightness between the monitor and the environment when the light is on will be much less than in complete darkness. According to the official theory, with a smaller difference between the luminosity of the monitor and the env. space - the eyes get tired less.
Developing this idea further, I thought, but the silver (matte) frame of the monitor just performs this function of something lighter, which reduces the contrast between the monitor and the environment? Of course, we are talking about a room with switched on or daylight, because in the dark no frame will be visible.
Entered the computer worldstore asked this question. The seller confidently and categorically stated that it is better with a black frame for the eyes. He said that the worst thing for the eyes is a glossy frame (made by Samsung), which glares a lot and these glare shimmers and distracts.
But the vast majority of monitors do the same with a black frame. The question then is why do they do it with black? Because black plastic is cheaper than aluminum? Or because black is "healthier" for the eyes? or both?
I ask for advice from knowledgeable people, the recommendation of those who used monitors with both silver and black frames, and can compare not in theory but from their own experience, will be very valuable.
PS My laptop has a black frame near the screen, there seems to be no discomfort, but there is nothing to compare with
PPS is only interested in the impact on vision, design and how it fits into the interior - it doesn’t matter
UPD. Monitor model and why I need it
Monitor model that I planned to buy: DELL 24'', E-IPS 1920x1200 . The main selection criterion was a vertical resolution of at least1200 and no more than 15,000. Why do I need 1200 vertically? I work with websites and do a lot of writing and code review. 1200 in height will allow you to fit more information on the site you are viewing, reducing the number of vertical scrolls that stuck me on a small laptop monitor. In addition, I actively use firebug (for layout) which occupies a decent area at the bottom when viewing elements. Of course, when I buy a second monitor, I will move the firebug panel to it, but for now everything will be on one. Another 1200 in height are good for viewing and writing code, more lines of code fit, more usable area, less scrolling.
UPD2: table and environment where the monitor will stand

Answer 1

The working environment is tin. It is best for you to organize a place in a separate room - an office is called.

Answer 2

For me personally, a black bezel is better because it better separates the screen (which is bright and light most of the time) from everything else. If I look at the monitor, then my attention should be there - the black frame helps me with this. Roughly speaking, if there is some activity behind the monitor, then out of the corner of my eye I can immediately determine what it is FOR the black frame and there is no need to switch attention. If the color of the content on the monitor and the color of the frame are similar, then it is more difficult to determine the border of the monitor out of the corner of your eye.

Answer 3

Used both options and monitors and laptops.
I can say that it all depends on the environment in which the monitor is located. That is, if everything around and behind the monitor is light, then the black frame really catches the eye and vice versa.

Answer 4

I recently bought a monitor, I also first wanted a DELL U2412M. For the eyes, there is a problem with him, a lot of people complain about his PWM from the LED backlight :( I recommend paying attention to this fact if you want to be as comfortable as possible for the eyes.

Answer 5

A black monitor is better, because a silver one will distract too much from hundreds of lines of code :)

Answer 6

The wall behind the monitor should be illuminated. and a thin black frame nicely highlights the context from the background

Answer 7

Plus 1 to the opinion of the consultant. Gloss as on the screen - like death, met units of monitors where it does not matter (actually apple firms). As for the frames... I never thought about that.

Answer 8

As for the black frame.
I think the black color, being as neutral as possible, is suitable for both home and office, which expands the circle of potential buyers.

Answer 9

They do it with black, apparently, only because it’s so “fashionable” now, it’s unlikely that anyone there thinks about vision. Like keyboards and mice used to be all gray, now there are a lot of black ones.
I can’t competently say anything about vision, but now I have just such a DELL with a black frame, and before that it was gray and I don’t feel any difference because of the color. It seems to me that it is either not thick enough to somehow influence, or by “contrast” it rather means that the brightness or illumination of the monitor and the walls behind it should be approximately the same, because. otherwise there will be a sharp drop for the eye and harm from this. This is especially true in the dark. And the frame will be lit in the same way as everything around, regardless of color.

Answer 10

At home with a dark gray frame, at work with a black one. I like it better with gray.

Answer 11

I agree! I have a white frame on the telly in my kitchen. Looks better. now I will take all TV sets and monitors only with a white frame. Respect to the author for the topic!