IPS vs High End TN(BenQ XL series) Gaming/Web Design

[zombieno7]

I'm in the process of transitioning into full stack web development. In my research, I've come across the IPS vs TN debate, and it seems like IPS is the way to go in most cases for design. I'm more of a coder than I designer, but I know I will be working with CSS design. I guess my question is; is my BenQ XL2420TE gaming monitor acceptable for what I'm trying to do, or do I need an IPS display. I should probably add that I do game and have noticed some benefit from the added refresh rate, so I'm not excited about the idea of getting a 60Mhz IPS display.

 

[TechyInAZ]

Why do you need IPS for gaming development? You'll want a good high end TN 144hz monitor that at least has some good color quality.

However, good news is that Acer is coming out with a 144hz G-SYNC IPS gaming monitor, that's the perfect monitor for you.

 

[zombieno7]

Not game development, gaming and web development/design. I'm just concerned about the CSS/web design part. I have a BenQ XL2420TE. That Acer sounds good though. I'll definitely look out for that.

 

[pasow]

i have two monitors at work, ones a PLS and the other some TN display from 4 years ago they had lying around. if your not picking out the colors on the TN display nor checking for color uniformity on it, your fine. also these days TN displays are not nearly as bad as they used to be. i would still recommend the IPS though, they are easier on the eyes for extended periods of usage, don't have the nasty off angle color shift (that is present with with out being off angle on larger displays) and are generally more color accurate.

if you want the best of both worlds, keep your current gaming monitor for gaming and code viewing and have a IPS around for color critical work. this will also give oyu the advantage of two displays, something i cant really live with out these days.


(there's also rumors of higher than 60Hz IPS panels coming out this year if your not in a rush)

 

[zombieno7]

Ok. I like the idea of having one monitor for each. I usually use multiple monitors anyway. For now is a high quality TN dispaly acceptable until I get the ball rolling and am actually making money from web dev./design?

 

[patrick47018]

A high end TN and a nice IPS won't be very different in price. Why not go for an IPS now? What is your budget and what screen size were you looking for?

 

[zombieno7]

Well I have a high end TN now. That's why I'm asking. I really don't want to spend anything if I don't have to. If I really do, though, I'd like to keep it under or around $400. Like I said before, I haven't started working as a web dev./designer yet.

 

[patrick47018]

I don't think you need to. Personally I'm using a 39" 4k tv as my monitor. Was only 330 dollars too.

 

[zombieno7]

Ok sounds good. I plan to focus more on development than design anyway.