I guess I'm here to find an answer to the age old question of TN vs. IPS. Well, take a peek into my crystal ball, because I am using an IPS panel. Analogy complete.

But if you want to choose the best gaming monitor for your PC, you'll be faced with some jargon: IPS, TN, and VA. Let us explain what they mean and which one is best for gaming.

When you get down to it, these terms are actually relatively simple, and knowing the difference between IPS and TN can be very helpful when looking for bargains on digital product shelves.

The best panel for gaming is IPS. That said. There is only one problem with this conclusion: IPS panels are expensive, especially those with speeds comparable to TN and VA. That said, there are monitors of all panel types on the market, and critics recommend them; if you can't have it all in one monitor, you need to strike the best balance between pros and cons.

But first, let's break down what each term means. It is important to note that all of the monitor types listed below are LCD panels, which are themselves a type of LED panel.

Each panel type is generally considered superior in some aspects and inferior in others.

From these metrics, it is clear why TN panels are the most popular and common inexpensive gaming monitors. This is because they can perform in the areas that most gamers prefer: refresh rate and response time. It is also why IPS panels are favored by artists and creative professionals.

This is the general idea. I would like to end with this, but unfortunately, in the world of monitors, it is not always that simple and clear-cut. Where things get tricky is when one panel performs better than another and crosses panel technology partisan lines. [This is especially not the case with the 24.5-inch and 4K ones we've seen recently. But if you want the absolute pinnacle of monitor performance and fidelity, despite not being famous for high refresh rates, IPS panels are the best choice. These panels are often inferior to TN and other panels with 360 Hz refresh rates, but if you pile up the money, you can get a beautiful 144 Hz IPS with a 4 ms response time. This will meet all your requirements.

Now you know what to look out for when buying a monitor. If you're still in doubt, we've weighed all the options and panels to create the best gaming monitor guide.