Tn vs AH-IPS

[max_payne32]

Guys for gamers..who sit directly infront of their displays....AH-IPS type monitors are better than TN panel monitors?? I can get a BenQ 23 inch Ah-IPS monitor for 50 dollars extra..instead of my samsung 22 inch tn panel which i was previously considering....except wider viewing angles is there any other advantage?? I will use it just for gaming...response times of both the monitors are similar

 

[chenw]

Without knowing what games you play or what you are looking for in a monitor, I'd choose an IPS. One is less likely to be really dissappointed with IPS (unless it's a really bad quality one) than with a TN (generally a good TN is required for favorable experience).

If you know what you are looking for though, there are good TN panels.

 

[ak47jar3d]

For gaming, TN panels are better. TN panels will have higher refresh rates and response times. Ips will have better color reproduction and better viewing angles. If your are just gaming, the advantages of ips will limit you.

 

[aylafan]

Depends on your budget.

You'll be spending at least $250-270 if you want a 120-144Hz TN panel. If you're only spending $200 and lower then I would get an IPS panel since most of them have a response time of 5-8ms which is pretty decent for gaming.

To me, there's a huge difference in picture/color quality between a cheap 60Hz TN panel and a cheap 60Hz IPS panel. That alone makes playing games and watching movies visually more enjoyable to me. The viewing angles of an IPS panel is a plus too.

 

[max_payne32]

Depends on your budget.

You'll be spending at least $250-270 if you want a 120-144Hz TN panel. If you're only spending $200 and lower then I would get an IPS panel since most of them have a response time of 5-8ms which is pretty decent for gaming.

To me, there's a huge difference in picture/color quality between a cheap 60Hz TN panel and a cheap 60Hz IPS panel. That alone makes playing games and watching movies visually more enjoyable to me. The viewing angles of an IPS panel is a plus too.

Ips panels have better colour reproduction..but is that useful for gaming as welll??

 

[aylafan]

Depends on your budget.

You'll be spending at least $250-270 if you want a 120-144Hz TN panel. If you're only spending $200 and lower then I would get an IPS panel since most of them have a response time of 5-8ms which is pretty decent for gaming.

To me, there's a huge difference in picture/color quality between a cheap 60Hz TN panel and a cheap 60Hz IPS panel. That alone makes playing games and watching movies visually more enjoyable to me. The viewing angles of an IPS panel is a plus too.

Ips panels have better colour reproduction..but is that useful for gaming as welll??

What's your budget? That would help us figure out what is best for you. I don't mind playing games at 60Hz with vsync off and that is why the color reproduction of a cheap IPS panel to me outweighs a cheap 60Hz TN panel.

 

[max_payne32]

Depends on your budget.

You'll be spending at least $250-270 if you want a 120-144Hz TN panel. If you're only spending $200 and lower then I would get an IPS panel since most of them have a response time of 5-8ms which is pretty decent for gaming.

To me, there's a huge difference in picture/color quality between a cheap 60Hz TN panel and a cheap 60Hz IPS panel. That alone makes playing games and watching movies visually more enjoyable to me. The viewing angles of an IPS panel is a plus too.

Ips panels have better colour reproduction..but is that useful for gaming as welll??

What's your budget? That would help us figure out what is best for you. I don't mind playing games at 60Hz with vsync off and that is why the color reproduction of a cheap IPS panel to me outweighs a cheap 60Hz TN panel.

I already mentioned in the question my friend...the ips panel costs 50 USD more....

 

[aylafan]

Depends on your budget.

You'll be spending at least $250-270 if you want a 120-144Hz TN panel. If you're only spending $200 and lower then I would get an IPS panel since most of them have a response time of 5-8ms which is pretty decent for gaming.

To me, there's a huge difference in picture/color quality between a cheap 60Hz TN panel and a cheap 60Hz IPS panel. That alone makes playing games and watching movies visually more enjoyable to me. The viewing angles of an IPS panel is a plus too.

Ips panels have better colour reproduction..but is that useful for gaming as welll??

What's your budget? That would help us figure out what is best for you. I don't mind playing games at 60Hz with vsync off and that is why the color reproduction of a cheap IPS panel to me outweighs a cheap 60Hz TN panel.

I already mentioned in the question my friend...the ips panel costs 50 USD more....

Budget range... is it $200 or lower.... or around $250? Telling us it's $50 more doesn't really tell us anything. There's a huge difference in what monitors you can get between $100-$150, $150-200, $200-$250, $250-$300, etc.

If you're into FPS games and want a 120-144Hz TN panel then get it. If you don't have enough money then save up the extra money. I think it's pointless to get a 60Hz TN panel to only regret it later.

If you're not a hardcore gamer or don't care for a 120-144Hz monitor then yes, I would spend that extra $50 for an IPS panel because color reproduction and viewing angles to me is more pleasing to my eyes. $50 extra to me is not that much, but to you could be a different story. It all depends on your needs and how much you are willing to spend.