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As a forewarning, we’d like to remind everyone who’s reading this that this pros and cons article is only for Nvidia RTX users. That’s because DLSS is off-limits to AMD Radeon and Intel ARC users. That’s just how it is, sadly. In any case, the DLSS vs FSR conundrum for Nvidia RTX users is what we hope to settle here.



Not too long ago, we would have just recommended Nvidia GPU owners to just pick DLSS, but the release of both DLSS 3.0 from Nvidia and FSR 3 from AMD has made things more complicated, especially for gamers who don’t own an Nvidia RTX 4000-series GPU.



Here are the conditions why each might be better than the other.



Why DLSS?







Deep learning super sampling is Nvidia’s proprietary tech and they aim to keep it within their ecosystem. 



It’s an AI power upscaling algorithm that downgrades the 3D image’s resolution and then upscales it to its original resolution, resulting in practically a free framerate boost. 



DLSS has certain advantages over FSR 2 or even FSR 3.



It provides a better performance boost (DLSS 2.x vs FSR 2.x)



You’ll find no shortage of comparisons between DLSS and FSR on YouTube and you don’t even have to watch them for more than 10 seconds. The clear winner in terms of performance boost is still DLSS. 



That’s the case mostly for DLSS 2.x which is the most accessible DLSS version right now. We’ll talk about DLSS 3.0 later.



The performance margin can vary from marginal to substantial as the differences between DLSS and FSR’s free framerate boost can easily be a smooth 60 FPS, especially for games sponsored by Nvidia’s tech.



It provides a clearer image reconstruction



For the record, it’s actually now too hard to spot the differences between DLSS and FSR in terms of image clarity– when you’re standing still in-game.



Once you move, that’s where FSR can show its ugly drawbacks. FSR, even the latest version is still notorious for its motion ghosting. It’s way too apparent in moving letters where they get almost smudged when viewed from certain angles or distances.



It’s not just with flat textures though. This motion ghosting is also present in moving polygons like NPCs or birds.



Such ghosting is still present in DLSS but to a much lesser degree. Movement is more graceful in Nvidia’s upscaling solution.



It introduces less latency



All upscaling tech introduces latency but AMD’s FSR, even FSR 3, has it worse than Nvidia’s DLSS. Reports estimate FSR having around 70 percent more latency compared to DLSS, and sadly, FSR 3’s Anti-Lag + tech is only available on the Radeon RX 7000 series. Even then, DLSS is still slightly better.



DLSS provides better responsiveness due to its lower latency. In competitive multiplayer games, this matters a lot.



Why FSR?







FSR was the underdog just recently. It didn’t rely on AI but rather on an algorithm to reconstruct the images. 



However, FSR 3’s release has significantly changed the scenery. It’s not exactly widely available just yet, but it’s only a matter of time (short time, to be exact) before FSR 3 becomes more ubiquitous.



It provides a better frame-gen performance boost (DLSS 3 vs FSR 3)



Yes, we know this sounds conflicting especially since it’s also a point for DLSS above, but the recent benchmarks and comparison videos between the two surprisingly put FSR 3 ahead by a small margin.



We’re excited to say that AMD is competing well against Nvidia and has put pressure since the tables have now turned and FSR 3 offers a higher performance boost than DLSS 3 now. 



The only catch is that FSR 3 is not yet widely available so most gamers can still only compare DLSS 2.x vs FSR 2.x. That will change soon.



It’s more accessible



The funny and annoying thing about Nvidia’s DLSS 3 or 3.x is that it’s only available for RTX 4000-series GPUs. 



A huge chunk of gamers still have RTX 2000 and RTX 3000-series cards, meaning Nvidia is inadvertently (or perhaps even intentionally) forcing their customers to upgrade if they want to use DLSS 3 and its nifty frame generation (which can double the framerate compared to the old DLSS 2.x).



Meanwhile, there’s AMD with its FSR 3 which thankfully made the whole upscaling tech available on all DirectX 11 GPUs. However, it’s important to note that frame generation appears to require a Radeon RX 5700 (or better) and an RTX 2000-series GPU or better if you want official support.



Still, nothing is stopping older GPUs from trying it out (results might vary). The general consensus is that it can breathe new life into aging hardware. 



The Verdict







It’s a tough call for DLSS vs FSR, but here we are again with the age-old AMD vs Nvidia war.



What’s really working against FSR’s progress is its ghosting and its latency. It also has poorer image reconstruction.



Meanwhile, Nvidia is intent on leaving out a big portion of its user base by making DLSS 3 exclusive to RTX 4000 users. 



The answer is conditional here. If you have an RTX 4000 series card and are mostly playing competitive games with upscaling, then you have no choice but to stick with DLSS 3. 



However, anyone else who isn’t using an RTX 4000 series GPU might want to give FSR 3 a try especially if they’re not using upscaling while playing competitive games.
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Like most computer components or models, the monitor market is also full of jargon and abbreviations that often don’t get spelled out. So you’re often left wondering why certain ones are more expensive than others despite having lower numbers, etc. Most of that has to do with display panel types.

These are practically the type of technology used in LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors to produce everything from the image to the colors. That’s the short story. As always, not all display panel types are the same.

So instead of enumerating the differences between the most commonly used display panel types, we’re just going to rank them and explain their place in the rankings so that you know which is which, or what to aim for when buying a TV or monitor.

You can also consider this as some sort of buying guide. The ranking is from worst to best, by the way, let’s start with the one that’s almost phased out now.

TN (Twisted Nematic)

TN panels were pretty common back in the 2000s and the early 2010s. This technology was sort of experimental since it was rushed into mass production to replace those cubic and bulky CRT (cathode ray tube) monitors.

Simply put, TN panels paved the way for flatscreen LCD. But they had one glaring problem; the viewing angles were terrible.

If you so much as move your perspective off-center by several inches whether horizontally or vertically, there will be color and contrast shifts, sometimes even brightness shifts. In extreme angles, the screen’s colors will even invert completely like a negative photo.

As soon as other display panel types were introduced, manufacturers were quick to jump ship. However, you might still see TN panel monitors around simply because they are cheap to produce even in high refresh rates like 240Hz.

Regardless, these are bargain bin screens, and by no means should you pay full price for them or pay the same price as a VA or IPS monitor for them. Speaking of which…

VA (Vertical Alignment)

The next mainstream innovation for flatscreen LCDs was the vertical alignment or VA panel.

They were an improvement over the TN panels especially in color and viewing angles since they have a better contrast ratio. These days, VA panels are still the standard for most TVs, even 4K ones.

The only issue with the VA panels wat their latency. They had a worse response rate compared to the TN panels, meaning you might notice input lag during gaming. And while their viewing angles have been improved over TN, there are still some notable or even annoying color shifting when you view them from the sides or from above.

Thus, the monitor manufacturers sought a more advanced display that offers near-perfect viewing angles and a better response rate.

IPS (In-Plane Switching)

This is where that innovation arrived.

IPS monitors, TVs, or phone screens are by far the superior tech when it comes to screens compared to VA and especially TN.

It has more accurate colors than VA panels (though slightly worse contrast than VA) and the more important part is that you can view it all the way from the side without color shifting. You’ll still be able to see the image as intended even if viewed all the way from the side.

For gaming, it has become the competitive standard as well since IPS offers fast response rates and high refresh rates as well.

Of course, no technology is bulletproof, so to speak. IPS still has its downsides. Apart from being more expensive than VA or TN panels, IPS displays require more backlighting to reproduce better color accuracy. This increased backlighting can lead to the notorious IPS glow or backlight bleed defect where you can see hazy patches of white light on the edges of the screen.

Sometimes, the intensity of backlight bleed or IPS glow depends on the quality or manufacturer of the IPS monitor so this is where IPS panels can get expensive whether they’re for TVs or monitors.

OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode)

Technically, an OLED or organic light-emitting diode is not an LCD display. Based on the name alone, OLED is an LED or light-emitting diode tech which is different than LCD.

The key distinction is that LCD displays need the aforementioned backlighting (which causes the backlight bleed or IPS glow). OLED or LED displays, however, don’t need backlighting since they’re not LCD. Lighting for LED displays occurs per pixel instead.

OLED has thus eliminated the LCD monitor’s most persistent issue, which is backlight bleed. In turn, OLEDs can produce the most impressive contrast and the most perfect viewing angles.

Additionally, since the lighting and colors are per pixel, color accuracy in OLED panels is brilliant and about as close to real life as you would see with your eyes. You can probably expect what’s the issue with OLED since it's one of the best right now.

OLED is way too expensive for the average user. That’s the case for both monitors and TVs. OLED panels are simply too expensive to cut and manufacture for now.

Moreover, it has another major issue. OLED is notorious for its “burn-in.” It’s what happens when a static image (such as a wallpaper or the Windows start logo) gets “seared” into the display after it has been static for too long. This leaves the outline or a “ghost” of the static image even if the image has changed.

It’s one of the most severe drawbacks of OLED and likely what prevented manufacturers from raising it as the new standard over IPS panels.

Mini-LED

So now we arrive at the glorious Mini-LED panel tech. Despite the name, it’s actually an LCD panel, not an LED.

However, Mini-LED works differently compared to the conventional LCD. In fact, it works more similarly to LED panels with each 0.2mm diode lighting up each pixel (for reference, each pixel is 0.26mm). Hence the Mini-LED moniker. Essentially, this leads to better backlight control which you won’t notice.

To that end, Mini-LED more or less rivals OLED when it comes to color accuracy (though not in contrast and lighting precision). OLED does have better response time since it doesn’t rely on LCD backlight techniques, but it’s a toss-up between the two in most cases that aren’t e-sports, really.

Where Mini-LED has a clear advantage is in its lack of burn-in. That’s quite a load off your worried shoulders, and the display manufacturers agree. That’s why Mini-LED is now the top-end standard for TVs and monitors out of all the display panel types.

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Audio is often an underrated element in productivity, entertainment, and even day-to-day digital mundanity. That’s why most people wouldn’t really care where their sound comes from, be it speakers vs headphones.

But we’d like to disturb your blissful innocence about audio with our attention to detail and craving for efficiency. So here we are with the speakers vs headphones debate.

As always, there’s no simple answer as to which is superior between the two. Each option has its own pros and cons. But if you’re fussy about your immersion in entertainment, be it gaming or motion picture– or if your job involves a fair amount of video or audio editing, then your auditory device is rather important.

We’ll be taking into account their advantages, disadvantages, financial considerations, and of course, the audio quality. So lend us your ear for a moment as we find out the best audio source for the occasion.

But to summarize, here’s a brief conditional verdict:

For gaming and meetings/classes: Headphones are better.
For music and movies/shows: Speakers are better.
For productivity (sound design, editing, etc.): Get both.

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Why Speakers?

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Speakers are bigger, bulkier, and will likely introduce a wider range of sounds compared to the smaller headphones. But there are more factors involved that you need to take into consideration, and some of these might make or break the deal.

Speakers have better bass

The common consensus with earphones or headphones is that the sound they produce can often feel like it’s echoing from a tin can chamber. They lack good bass.

When listening to audio in your headphones, your ears are the only ones engaged; this limitation can often introduce a disconnect in immersion, especially in scenes where you need to feel the impact and the rumble of a dragon’s jaw snapping a smaller dragon in half.

Speakers usually have better bass due to their bigger components. This amount of bass means the full volume of the scene or music can travel through your body, not just your ears, creating a more immersive impact. It’s like you’re there on the scene.

You can best explore this with surround setups, though your neighbors might not appreciate the noise for such an experiment.

They usually won’t damage the ears

The biggest concern when using headphones is ear infections. The closer the output is to the ear canal, the more likely it is to cause ear problems in the long run.

Besides, a lot of headphone users tend to absent-mindedly increase the volume based on the ambient sound of their surroundings. This can cause more damage to the ears if they’re subjected to this treatment on a regular basis.

Speakers, on the other hand, aren’t bombarding the ears at point-blank range. And turning up the volume too much to the point of auditory pain is not something speaker users will subject their surroundings to, lest there be noise complaints.

Speakers aren’t invasive or annoying to movement

If you like moving freely or even dancing to some sick beats from time to time while playing Spotify, then headphones will feel like chains or leashes.

Sure, there are wireless headphones, but they still cling to the ears or hug your head a little too tight or a little too loose for some sharp and energetic movements.

With speakers, you can just set them in a nice spot in your workspace and then have no worries. If you’re wearing eyeglasses, headphones become even more frustrating since they can dislodge or clash with your spectacles. Taking them off with just one hand is also unwieldy.

Why headphones?

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While headphones typically offer less sound quality or range compared to a decent set of speakers, they still have their place in an audiophile’s world. These are some of the reasons to consider headphones over their bigger cousins.

You can hear more audio details

There’s a good reason why recording studios use headphones instead of speakers for any audio with voices, dialogs, or lyrics in them. Headphones allow you to hear more of the finer details in an audio recording.

The smaller ambient sounds won’t get drowned out in the reverberating roars of the bass; the other smaller details such as crackling leaves, footsteps, coughs, and even pin drops are more audible with headphones.

Part of the reason for this is due to the headphones shutting off most other external sources of sound since they cover the ears entirely. Even earphones that are loud or good enough can achieve similar results.

There’s also the fact that headphones are closer to the ears.

For gaming, headphones tend to give a better advantage in games where you need to hear your enemy’s footsteps so you can be better alerted to their presence.

Although you can technically achieve the same level of audio clarity with an excellent set of speakers, those will likely cost a lot more than the usual setup; in such cases, you’re better off using cheap headphones.

They’re more affordable

Speaking of affordability, a decent pair of headphones will definitely cost you less than a decent set of speakers.

Cheap speakers are a hit or miss, but cheap headphones can still provide you with some half-decent audio quality.

Of course, there are expensive speakers and there are expensive headphones, but headphones also have the advantage of including other functions. But if you’re comparing speakers vs headphones with the same expensive ($200 or more) price point, the general consensus is that speakers will usually have better audio quality.

Headphones are better for privacy and portability

If you don’t want to disturb your poor, overworked roommate with some unwanted audio, or if you’re a night owl, then headphones have a clear advantage here. You and only your ears can hear the sound.

With smaller headphones, you can also take them to the subway or a grocery trip without disturbing others. You will need to have some wireless headphones for such an activity, of course, but those are also relatively inexpensive.

Most headphones come with a mic

With headphones, you’re not just getting an auditory device, but you’re also getting a half-decent mic that lets you perform other tasks.

Whether it’s for classes, meetings, video game communication, or even some basic voice recordings, a headphone with a mic can go a long way.

Speakers vs Headphones, it’s Up to Your Use Case or Preference

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Now, despite all the factors we’ve laid out here for you to consider, whether you’ll be getting a speaker vs a headphone is still up to your needs first and foremost, followed by your preference.

If you need it for competitive gaming, classes, meetings, or sound editing that requires more precision, then headphones take the clear win.

But if you want the best home theater and immersive experience that your ears can pick up, or if you need to hear a wider sound range and bass for musical editing, then speakers are hard to beat.

Of course, if you have ear problems like tinnitus or chronic ear infections, we recommend not exacerbating them by wearing headphones all the time; you might be limited to choosing speakers.

But whatever the case, and whichever you choose in the eternal speakers vs headphones battle, we hope you’re grinning from ear to ear with whatever you’re listening to.

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