IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels deliver the highest picture quality and have wide viewing angles (178° view). They have the best color and contrast, too. As more 4K games hit the market, the allure of gorgeous gaming gets more tempting. Those stunning images can get pricey and putting your money towards beauty can cost you some speed.
VA (Vertical Alignment) panels are the Momma Bear of panels. Images are good, but not as good as IPS panels. They are faster than IPS, too, but not as quick as TNs. You won’t get the best image or speed, but you might find compromising a bit on color and speed “just right.”
TN (Twisted Nematic) panels are speed, speed, and more speed. They are the preferred panel for eSports players around the world. Your image quality won’t shine, but if FPS games are your go-to, TN is your panel. After all, you probably won’t enjoy that fantastic color and contrast if you’re just watching yourself go down in defeat.