Display Types Flashcards
1
Q
TN Twisted Nematic
A
- Crystals twist or untwist
- Earliest type of TFT
- Found in budget displays
- Fast response time
2
Q
IPS In-Plane Switching
A
- Crystals rotate rather than twist
- Better color reproduction
- Wider range of viewing angles
- Slightly worse response times
- High-end models will match response time of a TN
- Best for gaming and design
3
Q
VA Vertical Alignment
A
- Crystals tilt rather than twist or rotate
- Best contrast ratio
- Viewing angles not as good as IPS
- Response times worse than TN
4
Q
AMOLED Advanced Matrix Organic LED
A
- Each pixel is generated by separate LED
- Does not require backlight like TFT panels
- Thinner, lighter, consumes less power
- Can be curved
- The maximum brightness might be lower than with LCDs
- Succeptible to burn-in
