Advantages and disadvantages of the VA panel VA screens have several advantages: A contrast generally much higher than other technologies (up to 3000:1 and more) Good viewing angles, although slightly lower than IPS panels Quite clear and bright colors, although a little less precise than on IPS panels However, they have some disadvantages: The main drawback of VA panels is their response time, which can be slower than IPS and TN panels, especially in the case of dark transitions. Color distortions may be visible if watching the screen from a very steep angle Slightly lower brightness and color rendering performance than IPS and PLS panels