What is Panel type: IPS, VA, TN, OLED?
The underlying screen technology.
Short answer
OLED risks burn-in from fixed taskbars and logos on an all-day work screen.
Panel type: IPS, VA, TN, OLED when buying a monitor
The underlying screen technology.
Why it matters: IPS gives accurate colour and wide viewing angles, VA gives deeper blacks, TN is fast but washed out, OLED is best for contrast.
Look for: OLED risks burn-in from fixed taskbars and logos on an all-day work screen.
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