DO NOT BUY a VA monitor... You'll most likely REGRET IT!
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Fabio Pisco advises against purchasing VA panel monitors due to their color inaccuracy, poor viewing angles, and black smearing issues. He highlights the washed-out colors and brightness shifting in ultra-wide VA panels, especially noticeable in dark scenes. Despite VA panels offering higher contrast ratios and potentially cheaper options with higher refresh rates, Pisco recommends IPS panels for the best gaming experience, citing better color distribution and overall performance.
Takeaways
- π The video is a tutorial on why one should not buy a VA (Vertical Alignment) panel monitor, according to the speaker's opinion.
- π¨ The first reason against VA panels is that they have less accurate colors compared to IPS (In-Plane Switching) panels.
- π₯οΈ The second reason is the poor viewing angles of VA panels, which can result in washed-out colors on the edges of ultra-wide monitors.
- π The third reason is the brightness shifting issue with VA panels, where the brightness appears different when viewed from the sides compared to the center.
- π The fourth reason discussed is black smearing, a form of ghosting that occurs in VA panels when transitioning from darker to lighter colors due to slow pixel response times.
- π Despite the downsides, VA panels offer a higher contrast ratio, which can provide deeper blacks, especially beneficial for watching anime.
- π° VA panels are generally cheaper and can offer higher refresh rates for the same price compared to IPS panels.
- π·οΈ The video mentions that not all VA panels have black smearing, with some models like the Samsung Odyssey CG7 having minimal issues due to good overdrive settings.
- π The speaker recommends higher-end IPS panels for the best gaming experience due to their superior color distribution and viewing angles.
- π The video ends with the speaker's intention to return the VA monitor and stick with his IPS monitors for better overall usage.
- π The speaker encourages viewers to like, subscribe, and share the video, emphasizing that an IPS panel is generally the better choice for most users.
Q & A
Who is the presenter of the video?
-The presenter of the video is Fabio Pisco.
What is the main topic of the video?
-The main topic of the video is the reasons why one should not buy a monitor with a VA panel.
What is the sponsor of the video and what product are they offering?
-The sponsor of the video is GVG Mall, offering a Windows 10 Home serial key for only $16 with a discount code for additional 20% off.
What are the three main issues with VA panels according to the video?
-The three main issues with VA panels are inaccurate colors, poor viewing angles leading to washed out colors on the edges, and brightness shifting due to the viewing angles.
What is the term used to describe the color and brightness issues on the edges of a VA panel monitor?
-The term used to describe the color and brightness issues on the edges of a VA panel monitor is 'washed out colors' and 'brightness shifting'.
What is 'black smearing' and why is it a problem for VA panels?
-Black smearing is a phenomenon similar to ghosting, where there is a slow transition from darker to lighter colors, causing blurriness in fast-paced scenes. It's a problem for VA panels due to their slower pixel response times.
What is the advantage of VA panels over IPS panels in terms of contrast ratio?
-VA panels have a higher contrast ratio compared to IPS panels, which can reach up to 5000:1, providing deeper blacks and more vibrant colors.
What is the recommendation for someone looking for a gaming monitor with a higher refresh rate?
-The recommendation is to opt for a higher-end IPS panel for the best gaming experience, as VA panels may have black smearing issues that negate the benefits of a higher refresh rate.
What is the alternative to VA panels if one is looking for a cheaper option with a higher refresh rate?
-While VA panels are cheaper and can offer higher refresh rates, the video suggests that for a balance of quality and performance, one should consider IPS panels or look for VA panels with exceptional overdrive settings to minimize black smearing.
What is the final decision of the presenter regarding the VA monitor he is reviewing?
-The presenter decides to return the VA monitor and keep his main IPS monitor, due to the issues with color accuracy, viewing angles, and black smearing.
What is the final advice given by the presenter for choosing between VA and IPS panels?
-The presenter advises that for overall usage and better color distribution, an IPS panel is the way to go, while VA panels might be considered for cheaper options with higher refresh rates, but with the understanding of their inherent issues.
Outlines
π₯οΈ VA Panel Monitor Warnings
In this paragraph, Fabio Pisco discusses the reasons why one should be cautious about purchasing a VA panel monitor. He explains that VA panels have less accurate colors compared to IPS panels, and this is particularly noticeable in ultra-wide monitors where the viewing angles are not as good, leading to washed-out colors on the edges. He also mentions brightness shifting, where the brightness on the sides of the screen differs from the center, especially noticeable in darker scenes. The third issue highlighted is black smearing, a form of ghosting that occurs due to slow pixel response times, which is common in all VA panels and can be a significant drawback for gaming.
π The Pros and Cons of VA Panels
Fabio Pisco continues by contrasting the disadvantages of VA panels with their advantages. He points out that while VA panels suffer from black smearing and have poor viewing angles, they offer a higher contrast ratio, which can be beneficial for watching content like anime. He also notes that VA panels are generally cheaper and may offer higher refresh rates for the same price as IPS panels. However, he personally prefers IPS panels for their superior color distribution and overall performance, and he plans to return the VA monitor he tested, sticking with his IPS monitors instead.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘VA Panel
π‘IPS Panel
π‘Color Accuracy
π‘Viewing Angles
π‘Brightness Shifting
π‘Black Smearing
π‘Pixel Response Time
π‘Overdrive Settings
π‘Contrast Ratio
π‘Refresh Rate
π‘Gaming Experience
Highlights
Introduction to the video discussing the drawbacks of VA panels for monitors.
Sponsorship mention for acquiring Windows 10 Home serial key at a discounted price.
Three main reasons outlined for not choosing a VA panel monitor.
Color accuracy issues with VA panels compared to IPS panels.
Viewing angle problems with large VA panel monitors leading to color washout.
Brightness distribution issues due to poor viewing angles on VA panels.
Black smearing as a significant issue with VA panels, especially during fast-paced scenes.
Pixel response time being too slow in VA panels causing black smearing.
Examples of black smearing in gaming scenarios with VA panels.
High refresh rate monitors with VA panels may not provide a better gaming experience due to black smearing.
Advantages of VA panels, such as higher contrast ratios compared to IPS panels.
VA panels being a cheaper option for monitors with higher refresh rates.
Personal preference for IPS panels over VA panels due to better overall performance.
Recommendation for gamers to opt for higher-end IPS panels for the best gaming experience.
Acknowledgment of the difficulty in trusting online advice, but a confident recommendation of IPS panels for color distribution.
Final thoughts on choosing between VA and IPS panels based on individual needs and preferences.
Transcripts
hello guys gameplays i'm fabio pisco and
welcome to my channel so today's video
is about how you should not
buy a monitor with a va panel why well
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why you shouldn't buy a va panel there
are in my opinion three reasons the
first one is the colors they aren't as
accurate as an ips panel that's for sure
but that's not the main reason so if
you're getting for example a 35 inches
ultra wide monitor like this one or 34
inches ultra wide
va panel you'll have a way bigger space
and the viewing angles of the
the viewing angles of the va panels
aren't as good as the ips ones so what
will happen is when you actually are in
the middle of the screen looking at the
tips of the monitor the right tip or the
right edge the left edge what will
happen is that the colors that you'll
see on the edges will be washed out so
the colors won't have the full contrast
like they should have or they have in
the middle so only if you move your head
to the other side then you can see the
contrast but once you put your head once
again in the middle of the screen where
it should be in the middle of the
monitor if you just rotate your head and
watch the edge the collars will look
washed out okay so that's a problem that
happens with the va monitors that have a
really a really big length like this one
of 35 inches okay and if you have one
for example 40 49 inches or 38 inches
and still va
i assume it it will be even worse so
yeah that's the first reason the second
reason also has to do with the viewing
angles so since the viewing angles are
not as good as the ips one the
brightness distribution per se will also
be different because you'll have color
shifting on the sides like i said before
so washed out colors you'll have slight
a slight color shifting uh you and
you'll have also a brightness shifting
so if you're looking uh in the middle of
the monitor the brightness will be very
very good but if you start looking at
the sides of the monitors the brightness
will seem to be different and that is
due to the viewing angles not being as
good as the ips one so if you have a va
panel or a va monitor let's say 27
inches 16.9 you are mostly okay because
the length of the monitor is different
is way shorter but if you have an ultra
wide one this is an issue because with
such a big length uh you'll have the
brightness the brightness shifting so in
the middle it will be one brightness if
you start looking at the sides the
brightness will be different and
different and different and different so
at least for me it annoys me a bit
having that brightness shifting okay you
won't notice much uh in lighter colors
but if once you go to darker scenarios
uh you'll actually notice the brightness
shifting and those darker scenarios take
us to the third reason why you shouldn't
get a va panel the third reason is black
smearing if you don't know what black
smearing is black smearing is kind of a
ghosting as we had in older monitors
it's kind of a ghosting but only uh
shifting from like darker colors to
lighter colors and this is due to the
pixel response being too slow shifting
from darker colors to lighter colors and
this is a problem presented in all va
panels not only just this one all va
panels and that is due to the pixel
response being too slow going from
darker colors to lighter colors or vice
versa okay so the pixel response will be
too slow in those darker colors and will
cause ghosting but we don't call it
ghosting we call it black smearing
because ghosting is when that happens in
all of the colors in all the spectre
okay uh and for va panels the lighter
colors are completely fine in most cases
if the overdrive settings of the monitor
are okay
but
they will be really really bad in the
dark scenarios it's just a given if you
go for a va panel you'll have black
smearing you can watch these examples
where you can clearly see the black
smearing for example on this net under
on the left that it gets blurry as i
move my camera in pubg okay so this is
black smearing it won't happen with an
ips panel okay or this even harder
scenario of black smearing
on hellblade when you have a white
symbol in the middle of the screen and
you are actually moving the camera
in darker scenes so the black smearing
is apparent the symbol gets blurry and
that is due to the black smearing it
wouldn't happen in an ips panel so yeah
basically if you're looking for a
monitor to upgrade to
uh and it has a va panel there are only
there are only a few monitors uh
worldwide that do not have the black
smearing okay they do not have the black
smearing due to very very good overdrive
settings and good va panels like for
example the samsung other cg7 monitors
which are 16.9 and not 21.9 are one of
the few that have almost no black
smearing due once again to very good
overdrive settings okay so
almost all if not all the other va
monitors or all the other va panels will
have black smearing and that takes away
the point of having a panel with higher
refresh rate so why would i want 100
hertz like here uh if i actually have
motion blur aka black smearing in the
fast-paced scene so i want a higher
refresh rate monitor so i can clearly
see the fast-paced scenes
but how could i see the the the
fast-paced scenes if it has black
smearing you see what uh what i'm going
to so it's
it's it's like a counter of what you
want you get high refresh rate but at
the same time you get black smearing so
it makes no sense upgrading because of
that at least to a va panel so if you
want the best gaming experience get the
higher end ips panel okay
now if your panels are not just bad
things they also have good things like
for example the cons the contrast ratio
while a good ips panel may reach like
1200 to 1 contrast ratio we have on the
the va panels we have like
2500 and above it can reach like 500 to
1 contrast ratio which is incredibly
higher than any ips for example when i
watch anime i watch anime and it is 16.9
so i have black bars on both sides both
the left side and right side those black
bars i can easily notice that the color
is not like
really really black in my main ips
monitor and it is a really top-notch ips
monitor and i can notice they are like
dark dark blue and not
and not black due to the low contrast
ratio while using my va panel
those black parts on the side those
black bars are actually black and they
are cheaper to do with the same earth so
uh for example for the same value you
can get 100 hertz here of if you want an
ips panel sorry it will be like 75 hertz
or maybe 60 hertz for the same value so
so yeah va panels are cheap but they
have black smearing they have brightness
shifting they have poor viewing angles
and due to that they have also uh washed
out colors
in the in the sides so
i personally
wouldn't take it and that's why i'm
returning this va monitor and i'll keep
my main ips one and the previous ips one
that i that i have will be here okay
so that's all for this video don't
forget it like subscribe and share this
video hope this video helped you in some
way
um
i know it's it's hard to trust a
stranger on the internet of course but
believe me
even the color distribution is way way
better with uh with an ips panel and
over for overall usage the ips panel is
the way to go okay if you want something
cheaper with higher refresh rate well
maybe va but apart from that ips is the
way to go thanks a lot and see you in
the next video
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