LCD Panel Technology, Type

LCD Panel Technology Explained

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Summary of LCD Panel Technology

S-IPS/H-IPS (In Plane Switching)
    * S-IPS/H-IPS panels are generally considered the best all around panel type, but they are more expensive and very few are made. High end, expensive.

VA (Vertical Alignment)
    * S-PVA/MVA panels offer better color reproduction and viewing angles than TN panels, have slightly worse response times than TN or S-IPS, offer the best contrast ratios, may suffer from color shifting or input lag and have higher availability than S-IPS panels. Mid range, fair price.

TN (Twisted Nematic)
    * TN panels are very cheap and have the fastest response times, but suffer from inferior color reproduction, contrast ratios and viewing angles. Low end, inexpensive.