IPS vs VA - Which LCD Panel Is Better For Monitors?
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The majority of LED-backlit LCD monitors are made with one of two common panel types: IPS or VA. These displays share the same basic structure with LED lights placed behind the LCD panel. That said, the differences between VA and IPS panels mainly come down to the way their liquid crystals move. Although this may seem small, this results in differences in picture quality and performance. So, what exactly are those differences? IPS vs VA: Which LCD Panel Is Better For Monitors?: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/learn/ips-vs-va What Is An IPS Monitor?: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/learn/what-is-ips What Is A VA Monitor?: https://www.rtings.com/monitor/learn/what-is-va Vote for our next monitor review: https://www.rtings.com/review-pipeline/monitor Follow our 100+ TV (and 3 Monitor!) Longevity Test @RTINGScomRD Support Us: https://www.rtings.com/insider Careers: https://grnh.se/eb4de72f7us Don't miss a beat - join our newsletters: https://www.rtings.com/newsletters Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/UpwKBSvc54 Follow Us: https://www.facebook.com/rtingscom https://twitter.com/rtingsdotcom https://www.instagram.com/rtingsdotcom/ --- 00:00 Intro 00:52 Technical Diferences 02:52 Contrast and Black Levels 04:14 Viewing Angles 05:09 Motion 06:14 VRR Flicker 06:38 Colors 07:42 Verdict 08:34 Outro --- We make money directly from you via insider access on our website (which gives you access to extra features: https://www.rtings.com/insider) and when you buy a product after clicking a link to a retailer. Learn more about how we work: https://www.rtings.com/company/about-us
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