Side-by-Side Comparison
Panel Types
TN vs. VA
Comparing 2 standards across 8 specifications. 7 key differences identified.
Comparing:
TN
VA
TN (Twisted Nematic) is the fastest and cheapest common LCD panel type, with response times as low as 1ms -- traded off against narrow, asymmetric viewing angles and noticeable color shift when viewed from above or below.
VA (Vertical Alignment) panels deliver the highest contrast ratio of the common LCD types -- commonly 3000:1 to 5000:1 on advanced variants, versus roughly 1000:1 for TN and IPS -- at the cost of slower pixel response, especially in dark scenes.
Specification Comparison Table
8 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
|---|---|---|
|
Contrast Ratio
|
1,000 : 1 (Static) | 3,000–5,000 : 1 (Deep static) |
|
Viewing Angle
|
170° Horizontal / 160° Vertical (Severe vertical shift) | 178° (Noticeable color/gamma shift off-axis) |
|
Response Time (GtG)
|
0.5–1 ms (Ultra-fast) | 4–8 ms (Dark transition ghosting) |
|
Color Gamut Coverage
|
90–95% sRGB / 70–75% DCI-P3 | 95–99% sRGB / 90–95% DCI-P3 |
|
Peak Brightness
|
300–400 nits | 350–600 nits (SDR) / 1,000–1,500 nits (HDR) |
|
Burn-in Risk
|
None (Immune) | None (Immune) |
|
Backlight / Emissive Type
|
Transmissive Edge LED | Transmissive LED / Mini-LED FALD |
|
Black Level / Minimum Luminance
|
Moderate (0.2–0.4 nits) | Low (0.02–0.05 nits) |