IPS or TN monitor - for gaming and Photoshopping

[Paul Iddon]

I need a new monitor - not too expensive - say a max of £150 spend.

Would you get an IPS panel or a TN panel (24" screen) to do both PC Gaming (Battlefield, Call of Duty etc.) as well as Photoshop?

Obviously a fast response time in ms is required for gaming.

I've read somewhere that a high quality TN display can perform better than a low quality IPS display.

Links to suitable ones from UK sellers appreciated in your answers...

Decision needed by Wednesday midnight...

Paul.

 

[LongLensPhotography]

TN is best avoided for plethora of reasons, but to be fair you do sort of get what you pay for

 

[dejongj]

I've had an IPS and TN panel next to each other. The TN is no longer with me

 

[Steeps]

I have an IPS and a TN screen in front of me now, if you're going anywhere near photo editing and have the choice then IPS every time. Just sitting here moving my head I can see the colour shift between warm-cool which would undo any calibration to get the right colours. The IPS monitor doesn't shift at those angles.

Have a look around for 23" monitors (16:9 ratio due to 1080p means they're slightly smaller) as there's a good selection to chose from all under budget.

 

[Paul Iddon]

Well everyone says IPS already - so I have just been out and bought an Iiyama 25" IPS panel.

Thanks for the input guys.


Paul.

 

[Gandalf]

Pity, I've got a 21" widescreen monitor upstairs doing nothing.