IPS Monitor List: AHVA, PLS and IPS LCD Panels

I'm often asked for a recommendation on what type or brand of LCD monitor offers the best picture quality, to which I usually suggest a display model that's manufactured using In-Plane Switching panel technology. IPS monitors are known for providing superior color accuracy, better image consistency, and wider viewing angles than the more commonly found TN (Twisted Nematic) panels. This list goes a bit further and compiles most, if not all, of the S-IPS, AH-IPS, e-IPS and other panel variations that use In-Plane Switching that are currently being used for LCD monitors and available on the retail market, including proprietary "IPS-like" panels from AUO (AHVA) and Samsung (PLS).

This list is sortable; it can be arranged (in ascending or descending order) by Size, Resolution or Model Name. The default sorting is alphabetical by manufacturer. Updates will be made when newer models are introduced or older models are discontinued, replaced by newer models, or no longer available from retail outlets. Models that have been recently added to the list are marked with a NEW tag. Once a display has been discontinued by the manufacturer and production has ceased it will be removed from the list. For more information about In-Plane Switching read LCD Panel Technology Explained, which covers the main LCD panel types and advantages provided by LCDs that make use of this technology. Check back frequently for updates so you can find the best IPS monitor that meets your requirements.

IPS Recommendations for All Budgets

Small Budget Acer R240HY Cheap 23.8" IPS Monitor

Medium Budget Asus MX27AQ 27" AH-IPS, 2560 x 1440

Large Budget ViewSonic XG2703-GS 165Hz AHVA with G-sync & ULMB

Display Model	Size	Resolution	Notes
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Acer B276HK	27"	3840 x 2160	4K IPS monitor with matte AG coating, 1.07 billion color support, 100% sRGB color space, and 5-port USB 3.0 hub.
Acer B276HUL	27"	2560 x 1400	AHVA panel, no PWM (flicker-free)
Acer B326HK	32"	3840 x 2160	Anti-glare screen coating
Acer G246HYL	23.8"	1920 x 1080	MHL support, LED backlit
Acer G257HL	25"	1920 x 1080
Acer G257HU	25"	2560 x 1440	8-bit IPS panel with 4ms g2g response time
Acer H226HQL bid	22"	1920 x 1080	Cheap e-IPS monitor with glossy screen coating and PWM not used for backlight dimming (using PWM can cause screen flicker).
Acer H236HL bid	23"	1920 x 1080	Very thin bezel, 6-bit and glossy
Acer H257HU smidpx	25"	2560 x 1440	Matte anti-glare coating, 4ms response time, WQHD, 16.7 million color support, zero frame design
Acer H276HL	27"	1920 x 1080	Glossy screen surface
Acer H277H smidx	27"	1920 x 1080	Matte anti-glare coating, 4ms response time, 250 Nit brightness
Acer KN242HYL	23.8"	1920 x 1080	60Hz, 4ms response time
Acer K272HUL	27"	2560 x 1440	AHVA panel with semi-glossy AG coating and flicker-free (no PWM).
Acer Predator XB271HK	27"	3840 x 2160	AU Optronics AHVA panel, G-sync support, 10-bit color depth, low lag/fast response times optimized for high resolution gaming
Acer Predator X34	34"	3440 x 1440	AH-IPS, 60Hz refresh rate (can be overclocked up to 100Hz in UI), G-Sync, flicker-free
Acer R240HY bidx	23.8"	1920 x 1080	Matte anti-glare coating, 4ms response time
Acer T272HUL	27"	2560 x 1440	1.07 billion color support, IPS touch screen display
Acer XB270HU	27"	2560 x 1440	144 Hz refresh rate, ULMB (Ultra Low Motion Blur) mode, G-Sync support, fast 4ms response time, light matte AG coating, virtually no input lag and zero PWM. First IPS-type (AHVA) monitor with a blur reduction system (strobing backlight) designed to compete with the quickest TN displays for fast paced gaming.
Acer XB271HU	27"	2560 x 1440	AHVA technology with 165Hz refresh rate, flicker-free LED backlight, true 8-bit color (no dithering), supports G-SYNC and ULMB when used with a compatible Nvidia GPU.
Acer XB321HK	32"	3840 x 2160	4K IPS type gaming display, G-Sync support, 4ms response time, flicker-free
Acer XR341CK	34"	3440 x 1440	Curved AH-IPS, FreeSync support (23-80 Hz), 21:9 aspect ratio
AOC Agon AG271QG NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	True 8-bit AHVA panel with 165Hz refresh rate and G-SYNC support.
AOC i2267fw	21.5"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS Panel, LED backlight
AOC i2367Fh	23"	1920 x 1080	Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching LCD panel
AOC I2481FXH	23.8"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS, 6-bit + FRC
AOC I2757FH NEW	27"	1920 x 1080	MHL support, 5 ms response time
AOC Q2963PM	29"	2560 x 1080	29" panoramic AH-IPS monitor, true 8-bit panel and 21:9 aspect ratio.
AOC U3477PQU	34"	3440 x 1440	AH-IPS, 8-bit + FRC dithering
ASUS MG24UQ NEW	24"	3840 x 2160	Adaptive-Sync technology, blue light filter, TUV certified Flicker free
ASUS MG279Q	27"	2560 x 1440	Flicker-free gaming monitor with 144Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync support.
ASUS MX239H	23"	1920 x 1080	Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching (6-bit + A-FRC).
ASUS MX279H	27"	1920 x 1080	LG AH-IPS (LM270WF5-SLB1), 6-bit + A-FRC.
ASUS MX27AQ	27"	2560 x 1440	AH-IPS
ASUS MX299Q	29"	2560 x 1080	Ultra Wide AH-IPS display, no PWM for backlight dimming (flicker-free).
ASUS PA248Q	24"	1920 x 1200	LG e-IPS (LM240WU8-SLA2), 6-bit + A-FRC.
ASUS PB238Q	23"	1920 x 1080	Connectivity includes HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, D-sub, and four USB ports.
ASUS PB258Q	25"	2560 x 1440	AH-IPS panel, flicker-free
ASUS PB278Q	27"	2560 x 1440	WQHD Super PLS panel, true 8-bit and light matte coating.
ASUS PG27AQ	27"	3840 x 2160	AHVA panel (AU Optronics M270QAN01)
ASUS PG279Q	27"	2560 x 1440	AHVA LCD targeted to fast-paced gaming with 144Hz native refresh rate (factory overclockable to 165Hz), G-sync/ULMB support and practically no input lag.
ASUS PG348Q NEW	34"	3440 x 1440	The ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q is a curved AH-IPS gaming display, refresh rate can be overclocked to 100Hz from native 60Hz.
Asus VN248H-P	23.8"	1920 x 1080
ASUS VS229H-P	21.5"	1920 x 1080	LED backlit e-IPS monitor for the budget crowd.
ASUS VS239H-P	23"	1920 x 1080
ASUS VS24AH-P	24"	1920 x 1200	The Asus VS24AH-P is a cheap 24-inch IPS monitor for the low budget crowd.
ASUS VZ229H NEW	21.5"	1920 x 1080	5ms response time, slim design, built-in speakers
BenQ BL2711U	27"	3840 x 2160	4k AHVA panel, 10-bit color (8-bit + FRC), flicker-free (no PWM), semi-glossy screen coating
BenQ BL3201PH	32"	3840 x 2160	4k AHVA panel, 8-bit + FRC, very light matte AG coating (semi-glossy), flicker-free
BenQ EW2770QZ NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	Rec.709/100% sRGB, 8-bit
BenQ GW2765HT	27"	2560 x 1440	flicker-free, low blue light mode, targeted to gamers with 4ms response time (GTG)
BenQ PD2700Q NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	100% sRGB color space
BenQ PG2401PT	24"	1920 x 1200	Graphic printing-certified monitor with 10-bit AH-IPS (8-bit panel with FRC), light matte anti-glare coating and detachable hood shade.
BenQ SW2700PT NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	10-bit AHVA panel, AdobeRGB 99%, 14-bit 3D LUT, detachable shading hood
Crossover 2795QHD	27"	2560 x 1440	AH-IPS, 8-bit, 100Hz possible through overclocking (though not guranteed)
Dell P2017H	19.5"	1600 x 900
Dell P2214H	22"	1920 x 1080	Updated "Performance" line from Dell that now includes a AH-IPS panel from LG and W-LED backlight
Dell P2217H	21.5"	1920 x 1080
Dell P2314H	23"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS panel, W-LED backlight
Dell P2317H	23"	1920 x 1080
Dell P2415Q	23.8"	3840 x 2160	AH-IPS panel, W-LED backlight
Dell P2416D	23.8"	2560 x 1440
Dell P2417H	23.8"	1920 x 1080
Dell P2714H	27"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS panel, W-LED backlight
Dell P2717H	27"	1920 x 1080
Dell P2715Q	27"	3840 x 2160	Supports 4K resolution at 60Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB with W-LED backlight.
Dell P4317Q	42.5"	3840 x 2160	Uses PWM at backlight levels under 100, may exhibit flicker.
Dell SE2416HX	23.8"	1920 x 1080	60Hz refresh rate, matte AG coating
Dell S2216M	22"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS, glossy
Dell S2316M	23"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS, glossy
Dell S2240M	22"	1920 x 1080	Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching
Dell S2340M	23"	1920 x 1080	82% color gamut, 7ms response time.
Dell S2415H	23.8"	1920 x 1080	glossy screen coating, AH-IPS with W-LED backlight
Dell S2715H	27"	1920 x 1080	Glossy screen coating, AH-IPS panel
Dell SE2717H	27"	1920 x 1080	FreeSync support with variable refresh rates of 48-75Hz, flicker-free backlight.
Dell S2718D NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	HDR10 support, flicker-free backlight, glossy screen surface with anti-reflective treatment
Dell U2412M	24"	1920 x 1200	e-IPS (LM240WU8-SLA2)
Dell U2414H	24"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS monitor with 16.7m color depth (6-bit panel with FRC), light anti-glare coating and W-LED backlight. Great option for even fast paced gaming with low input lag (4-5ms).
Dell U2415	24"	1920 x 1200	16:10 aspect ratio, AH-IPS, uses DC backlight dimming (no PWM) to eliminate flicker
Dell U2417H	23.8"	1920 x 1080	PLS panel type (LTM238HL04), a Dell model U2417HA also exist (same monitor with mounting arm instead of a stand).
Dell U2417HJ	23.8"	1920 x 1080	LTM238HL01 PLS panel, stand has a built in wireless charger for Qi/PMA devices.
Dell U2417HWi	23.8"	1920 x 1080	Supports wireless connectivity (Miracast and Bluetooth), Zero bright pixel/Premium Panel Guarantee
Dell U2515H	25"	2560 x 1440	8-bit AH-IPS panel, light AG coating, PWM free
Dell U2715H	27"	2560 x 1440	AH-IPS panel, light anti-glare coating, 99% sRGB
Dell U2717D	27"	2560 x 1440	Samsung PLS panel, light matte AG coating, no PWM (flicker-free) as backlight dimming is controlled by DC.
Dell U2913WM	29"	2560 x 1080	29" panoramic monitor with 8-bit Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching panel, 21:9 aspect ratio.
Dell U3014	30"	2560 x 1600	10-bit, wide-gamut 30-inch AH-IPS display with 14-bit LUT.
Dell U3415W	34"	3440 x 1440	Curved display with semi-glossy AH-IPS panel, ultra wide 21:9 aspect ratio
Dell U3417W	34"	3440 1440	Cureved, Ultrawide (21:9 aspect ratio)
Dell UP2516D	25"	2560 x 1440	AH-IPS, matte
Dell UP2715K	27"	5120 x 2880	5K IPS, user-accessible 12-bit 3D LUT
Dell UP2716D	27"	2560 x 1440	AH-IPS, matte
Dell UP3017	30"	2560 x 1600	16:10 aspect ratio, matte (anti-galre), GB-LED backlight, factory calibrated.
Dell UP3216Q	31.5"	3840 x 2160	4K monitor with 1.07 billion color support (10-bit), 99.5% Adobe RGB coverage and 100% sRGB coverage, user accessible LUT
Dell UZ2315H	23"	1920 x 1080
DoubleSight DS-309W	30"	2560 x 1600	1.07 billion color depth, S-IPS display, CCFL backlight.
Eizo CG2420	24.1"	1920 x 1200	16:10 aspect ratio, 10-bit panel with 16-bit LUT, built-in sensor for calibration, 1500:1 contrast ratio
Eizo EV2736W	27"	2560 x 1440	Samsung PLS, semi-glossy anti-glare coating, flicker free (no PWM) at brightness settings above 20%.
Eizo Foris FS2735 NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	AU Optronics AHVA panel, 144Hz native refresh rate, AMD FreeSync, blur reduction mode, built-in bluetooth and smartphone app.
EQD Auria Clarity EQ278C NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	6.5 ms response time, resolution can be increased to 2880 x 1620 over DVI.
HP 22cwa NEW	21.5"	1920 x 1080	72% color gamut, 6-bit + FRC
HP 22er NEW	21.5"	1920 x 1080	14ms response time (7ms with overdrive)
HP 23er NEW	23"	1920 x 1080	250 nit brightness, 14ms response time
HP 25er NEW	25"	1920 x 1080
HP 27er NEW	27"	1920 x 1080
HP 27vx	27"	1920 x 1080
HP Pavilion 22xw	21.5"	1920 x 1080	6-bit + FRC
HP Pavilion 23xw	23"	1920 x 1080	6-bit + FRC
HP Pavilion 25xw	25"	1920 x 1080	6-bit + FRC
HP Pavilion 27xw	27"	1920 x 1080
HP Z24i	24"	1920 x 1200	IPS Gen 2 panel, light matte AG coating.
HP Z30i	30"	2560 x 1600	Built with HP IPS Gen 2 panel, 100% coverage of sRGB and Adobe RGB color spaces.
Iiyama XUB3490WQSU-B1	34"	3440 x 1440	AH-IPS with 21:9 aspect ratio
LG 24MC57HQ-P	23.8"	1920 x 1080
LG 24MP48HQ-P	24"	1920 x 1080
LG 24EC53V-P	24"	1920 x 1080	Very basic (and cheap), no frills 24" display.
LG 25UM57	25"	2560 x 1080	21:9 aspect ratio, 99% coverage of the sRGB spectrum
LG 27MP35HQ	27"	1920 x 1080
LG 27MP36HQ	27"	1920 x 1080	Matte AG coating
LG 27MP58VQ-P NEW	27"	1920 x 1080	Reader mode that reduces blue light, black stabilizer.
LG 27MP65HQ-P	27"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS panel, 72% sRGB coverage
LG 27MP67HQ	27"	1920 x 1080	72% sRGB, 60Hz refresh rate
LG 27UD58 NEW	27"	3840 x 2160	4K IPS monitor with FreeSync support.
LG 27UD68	27"	3840 x 2160	4K AH-IPS with FreeSync support over Display Port.
LG 29UM67	29"	2560 x 1080	AH-IPS, FreeSync support, flicker-free, true 8-bit.
LG 29UM68-P	29"	2560 x 1080	21:9 aspect ratio, FreeSync with variable refresh support of 48-75Hz, 6-bit panel + FRC
LG 31MU97C-B	31"	4096 x 2160	SST (Single Stream Transport) support, 10-bit color depth
LG 32MA68HY-P NEW	31.5"	1920 x 1080	Screen Split 2.0, 60Hz refresh rate, 5ms response time
LG 32MP58HQ-P NEW	32"	1920 x 1080	72% color gamut, reader mode, black stabilizer
LG 32UD99-W NEW	32"	3840 x 2160	HDR 10
LG 34UC79G	34"	2560 x 1080	144Hz AH-IPS gaming monitor with FreeSync support and strobe backlight mode to reduce motion blur, flicker-free (no PWM)
LG 34UC87M-B	34"	3440 x 1440	Curved IPS display with 21:9 aspect ratio and 10-bit color depth.
LG 34UC88-B	23.8"	3440 x 1440	Curved display with 21:9 aspect ratio, FreeSync, 10-bit color depth
LG 34UC97-S	34"	3440 x 1440	Curved AH-IPS display, 8-bit color, 5ms response time, 21:9 aspect ratio, AG coating
LG 34UC98	34"	3440 x 1440	Curved AH-IPS panel, FreeSync support
LG 34UM64-P	34"	2560 x 1080	21:9 aspect ratio (UltraWide).
LG 34UM65	34"	2560 x 1080	AH-IPS panel, flicker-free, transparent base.
LG 34UM67	34"	2560 x 1080	AH-IPS, FreeSync support, flicker-free, true 8-bit.
LG 34UM68-P	34"	2560 x 1080	21:9 aspect ratio, FreeSync with variable refresh support of 48-75Hz, 8-bit
LG 34UM88C-P	34"	3440 x 1440	21:9 aspect ratio, FreeSync with variable refresh support of 48-75Hz, 10-bit color depth (8-bit + FRC)
LG 34UM88-P	34"	3440 x 1440	AH-IPS, 8-bit + FRC
LG 34UM94-P	34"	3440 x 1440	21:9 aspect ratio, 8-bit + FRC
LG 34UM95C	34"	3440 x 1440	21:9 aspect ratio
LG 38UC99	37.5"	3840 x 1600	AH-IPS (8-bit panel + FRC), FreeSync support and 75Hz refresh rate
Monoprice 27" Select Series	27"	2560 x 1440
Monoprice 30" IPS	30"	2560 x 1600	Matte AG coating
NEC EA244UHD	24"	3840 x 2160	4K AH-IPS with 14-bit gamma processing.
NEC EA274WMi	27"	2560 x 1440	W-LED backlit AH-IPS display.
NEC PA322UHD-2	31.5"	3840 x 2160	4K monitor with programmable 14-bit 3D LUT, targeted to professionals in the graphics design and video production industries
Philips 19DP6QJNS	19" x2	1280 x 1024	Two-in-one monitor (2 19" displays) with AH-IPS panels
Philips 272P4APJKEB	27"	2560 x 1440	AHVA panel (model M270DAN02.1), semi-glossy, 10-bit (8-bit + FRC), flicker-free RG-LED backlight
Philips 276E6ADSS	27"	1920 x 1080	IPS-ADS panel with Quantum Dot technology, makes use of PWM for brightness settings below 100%
Philips 298X4QJAB	29"	2560 x 1080	Similar to the 298P4QJEB with a different stand.
Philips BDM4350UC	42.5"	3840 x 2160	TP Vision model TPT430U3 EQYSHM panel (In-Plane Switching technology), 10-bit color support (8-bit panel + FRC dithering), glossy with very light anti-glare treatment to reduce glare with minimal impact on image clarity.
QNIX QHD2730R	27"	2560 x 1440	Overclockable PLS monitor
QX VIEW QHD2730R NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	PLS panel by Samsung
Samsung S24E390HL	23.6"	1920 x 1080	AD-PLS, flicker-free WLED backlight, matte AG coating, 6-bit + FRC.
Samsung S27D390H	27"	1920 x 1080	PLS panel, light matte anti-glare coating.
Samsung S27D850T	27"	2560 x 1440	PLS panel technology.
Samsung S27E390H	27"	1920 x 1080	AD-PLS, flicker-free WLED backlight, matte AG coating, 6-bit + FRC.
Samsung U24E590D	23.6"	3840 X 2160	4K PLS panel, FreeSync support, flicker-free
Samsung U24E850R	24"	3840 x 2160	PLS panel, 60Hz with Adaptive Sync
ViewSonic VA2259-SMH NEW	22"	1920 x 1080	Low budget IPS monitor
ViewSonic VP2468	24"	1920 x 1080	Designed for professionals, comes precalibrated with report, 99% sRGB
ViewSonic VP2770-LED	27"	2560 x 1440	Uses a PLS panel, Samsung's counter to LG IPS panels.
ViewSonic VP2772	27"	2560 x 1440	10-bit SuperClear IPS, 14-bit LUT, pre-calibrated to average Delta E=3
ViewSonic VP2780-4K	27"	3840 x 2160	10-bit IPS display with 4K resolution
ViewSonic VX2263SMHL-W	21.5"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS with MHL connectivity, 2 HDMI inputs, flicker-free
ViewSonic VX2270SMH-LED	22"	1920 x 1080	This line of ViewSonic monitors include mercury free LED backlighting.
ViewSonic VX2370SMH-LED	23"	1920 x 1080	Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching
ViewSonic VX2475SMHL-4K	24"	3840 x 2160	Samsung AD-PLS panel, light matte anti-glare coating, flicker-free backlight, 4ms response time.
ViewSonic VX2770SMH-LED	27"	1920 x 1080	AH-IPS (LM270WF6-SAP1)
ViewSonic XG2700-4K NEW	27"	3840 x 2160	IPS monitor optimized for gaming, FreeSync support
ViewSonic XG2703-GS NEW	27"	2560 x 1440	The XG2703-GS is a AHVA gaming monitor with 165Hz refresh rate, 4ms response time, true 8-bit panel (no dithering), flicker-free (no PWM), strobe backlight to reduce motion blur (ULMB), and G-SYNC support.

Last updated: May 18, 2017

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Note For Professionals

A calibration tool should be utilized to receive the full benefits of a IPS monitor. I recommend the Spyder5PRO. Also, e-IPS and similar panels with only 6-bit support should be avoided if you do any photo editing or use software that requires accurate color representation. e-IPS (and some AH-IPS) panels have better viewing angles than TN technology, but many of them are 6-bit displays that only support 8-bit color depth through a method of dithering (FRC), unlike other high-end IPS variations which make use of true 8-bit (or higher) LCD panels that can support a much larger gamut of colors.

Rundown of In-Plane Switching Variations Used Today

In today's LCD market there are many versions and diversity found among IPS technologies, unlike when S-IPS first started to become popular among PC enthusiasts many years ago. Some of these panel types appear to be merely marketing gimmicks (p-IPS), while others actually do offer improvements or physical changes (H-IPS). The following reviews the main variations of In-Plane Switching tech most commonly utilized in modern LCDs:

• S-IPS - Super In-Plane Switching was a big improvement that helped popularize the technology among average consumers. They offered improved performance and better response times than the first generation of standard IPS panels. You will find there are few manufacturers who still list their monitors as being S-IPS in the specifications; they have been mostly replaced by newer variations such as AH-IPS.
• H-IPS - Horizontal In-Plane Switching introduced a physical change to the pixel structure of In-Plane Switching technology. Before this change, IPS pixels resembled the shape of an arrow. H-IPS pixels, upon closer inspection, look like straight lines arranged vertically. These panels have very similar characteristics to S-IPS, but one noticeable difference is what is now known as "IPS glow". S-IPS panels have a purple tint when viewing dark images from wide angles, whereas H-IPS is more of a white tint, hence the coining of the term.
• e-IPS - The life of this panel type has been very vague. It has been referred to as both E-IPS (Enhanced In-Plane Switching) and e-IPS (Economic In-Plane Switching). The e-IPS version is a simplified version of H-IPS that doesn't require a strong backlight due to greater transparency, thus pricing for these panels is generally cheaper than other similar monitors. E-IPS is an "enhanced" version of S-IPS which featured higher contrast ratios and faster pixel response times.
• p-IPS - Performance In-Plane Switching is simply a marketing term NEC has applied to their 10-bit line of H-IPS displays to separate them from lower end models.
• AH-IPS - LG made even greater performance gains and more accurate color representation with Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching, as well as reduced power consumption.
• Super PLS - Super Plane-to-Line Switching was developed in 2010 by Samsung as a wide viewing angle panel to counter LG's In-Plane Switching technology. Super PLS is very similar in design and construction to IPS, though Samsung claims their PLS technology is less expensive to manufacture and achieves higher brightness levels.
• AHVA - Despite having VA in the acronym, Advanced Hyper-Viewing Angle panel technology from AUO is simply another proprietary panel type (similar to Samsung PLS) with an IPS foundation to achieve wide viewing angles and accurate color reproduction. AHVA panels are not actually using vertical alignment, so they do not exhibit color or gamma shifts commonly found from that panel type.