Green Phosphor or White: Which is Better?

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Firstly, let check out some merits and demerits to Green Phosphor or White phosphor:

Green Phosphor

The classic. What we all grew up seeing in video games, in movies, and it persists in pop culture today. It was in use a long time before white was around, and it continues to be used today.

Green Phosphor Advantages

Evolution: You can see more shades of green than you can of white. Many people say that green tubes of equal specs to white ones seem a bit clearer, with a bit more definition and contrast, and there's science to support that.

Cost: Because green is produced more, and white has the Gucci-tax associated with it, an equal performance tube green tube will cost less than a white one.

Green Phosphor Disadvantages

Eye Strain: Some peoples brains really do have a difficult time seeing in green, and this can lead to eye strain and headaches in about 5% of people. Also, when you take off green phosphor tubes, you're usually seeing in purple for a few minutes after, depending on how long you were using them.

White Phosphor

The latest in night vision, white phosphor tubes come from the aviation and special operations world, it is also very popular in civilian market.

White Phosphor Advantages

More Natural: White phosphor was created to eliminate eye strain for users spending long hours under NVGs, and white tubes feel very natural to most users, which helps eliminate a little of the learning curve.

White Phosphor Disadvantages

Cost: There is a premium for seeing in white, and it may not always be worth it. You can get some Gen 3 Green Phosphor tubes for less than you can get Gen 2+ White Phosphor tubes.

Contrast: Some people feel that white phosphor has less contrast. This is a very subjective thing, and it's impossible for us to tell you how you'll feel.

Engineer Manager Name: Jacky