Which TV panel is better IPS or VA?

Shirley

Member
This article will introduce what are the IPS and VA panels, the differences between them, and which is better for gaming.

What are TV soft screen and hard screen?​


Soft Screen: also known as VA Screen, is an LCD panel without a protective case. VA stands for Vertical Alignment, which means the liquid crystals are vertically aligned, perpendicular to the surface of the substrate.

Hard screen: also known as IPS hard screen, is an LCD panel with a transparent protective shell made of resin added to it. IPS stands for in-plane switching, a screen technology for LCDs. In IPS, a layer of liquid crystals is sandwiched between In IPS, a layer of liquid crystals is sandwiched between two glass surfaces.
which TV panel is better.jpg

What is the difference between TV soft and hard TV screens?​


1、Physical difference​


The molecular arrangement of IPS hard screen is horizontal. the molecular arrangement of VA soft screen is vertical. Using this difference, by pressing the ripple on the finger to determine the difference between hard and soft screens. In the case of external forces, the molecular composition of the hard screen LCD is much stronger and more stable than the soft screen.

2、Service life​


The service lifetime of IPS hard screen is usually 70,000 hours. The lifespan of VA soft screen is 60,000 working hours.

3. Picture quality presentation​


From the definition of soft screen and hard screen, it can be seen that the main distinction between hard screen and soft screen is whether a transparent protective case is fitted or not. In fact, it has no impact on the quality of the picture.

4. Performance difference​


In comparison, IPS hard screen with protective case is more protective of the screen. And VA soft screen has better heat dissipation performance. It is worth mentioning that due to the maturity of production technology, the production technology of soft and hard screens has become more and more perfect. People have solved the problems of light leakage (hard screen), color distortion (soft screen), etc.
TV panel.png

Is VA or IPS better for gaming?​


If you are a gamer, then you will want to look for a screen that is more conducive to the gaming experience. So, which is better for gaming, soft or hard screens?

IPS: Best color and viewing angles, lower speed​


For color, IPS monitors rank first. Plus, IPS panels offer 178/178 wide viewing angles. This means you can get a clear view from almost any angle. What's more, IPS-type monitors offer significantly better response and refresh rates. Aside from the minor issue of black levels, IPS monitors are best for gamers who like to enjoy the view and immerse themselves in the atmosphere.
TV panel for gaming.jpg

VA: All-Around, Best Contrast Ratio​


VA panels produce the highest contrast in color space of any LCD variant. And it achieves a richer and wider color gamut with a 178/178 wide viewing angle. Because VA panels offer impressive contrast ratios, they're perfect for HDR content. VA panels are great for basically any game you throw at them. No matter what you play, you'll get great performance and excellent image quality.
 

Gamesaa

Member
Here is a list of top LED TVs with IPS display:
  • LG 124.5 cm Full HD IPS LED Smart TV.
  • Sanyo XT-43S7300F Full HD IPS LED TV.
  • Onida Full HD Smart IPS LED TV.
  • Fortex FX32Q01 LED TV.
  • Panasonic HD Ready LED TV.
 
Top