Enlarge / Magnifying the differences, similarities, pros, and cons. (credit: Aurich Lawson)
Somewhere along the line, consumer display technology became an alphabet soup full of terms using the letters “LED.”
In this succinct guide, we’ll provide a brief overview of common initialisms found in the world of TV, PC monitor, and laptop displays. To keep things simple, we’ll focus on how each technology impacts expected image quality. Whether you’re looking for a handy refresher for the next time you’re shopping or a quick, digestible guide to give to inquisitive friends and family, we’ve got you covered.
Table of Contents
LCD
TN
IPS
VA
LED
QLED
Local-dimming LED monitors
Edge-lit local dimming
Full-array local dimming
Mini LED
OLED
QD-OLED
LCD
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