IPS Screen vs. VA Screen, Which is better?

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TV screens are LCD, OLED screens, etc. There are also differences between IPS screens and VA screens. This article will introduce the difference between these two screens.

The difference between these two is that the liquid crystal molecules are arranged in different ways. The liquid crystal molecules of the VA screen are perpendicular to the screen, while the liquid crystal molecules of the IPS screen are arranged parallel to the screen, so water ripples will appear when the VA screen is pressed by hand, while the IPS screen is not easy to appear.

The main difference between the two screens is in terms of viewing angle, contrast, color, response time, etc.

1. Viewing angle


IPS screen > VA screen

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(image from electronicshub)

Intuitively speaking, the viewing angle is about the same as the effect of viewing the TV on the side and the front. IPS screen will hardly lose brightness and color regardless of the angle, but in VA screen in a more partial angle viewing screen, color and brightness combined with frontal viewing will be reduced. So if you buy a TV with a VA screen, it's best to put it in the middle of the living room.

2. Contrast


VA screen > IPS screen

As far as TV picture quality is concerned, contrast ratio is one of its important factors. The contrast ratio determines how well the TV displays dark images. If the TV has a low contrast ratio, the overall look will be gray when watching a black picture in a dark environment. So if you want a good picture with better contrast, try to choose a VA screen.

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3. Color


IPS screen > VA screen

IPS screens are slightly better in terms of color performance, with better color gamut and color accuracy, and are therefore mainly used for professional screens related to image processing.

4. Response time


IPS screen > VA screen

IPS screen's motion picture is more smooth and can show dynamic high-definition pictures without trailing shadows. But the current high-end TV special customized VA soft screen dynamic response time is faster.

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5. How to choose? Which is better?


Both technologies have their own advantages and disadvantages, and each has its own advantages and disadvantages, which should be considered first according to your own situation when choosing.

If you have more family members and often watch TV together, then the IPS screen with a wider viewing angle will be more suitable for you; if you have fewer family members and at the same time pursue better picture contrast and better black picture level, then VA panel is more suitable for you.
 
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