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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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AR glasses are not a gimmick anymore! Sure it's still a niche device, but there are real benefits to using it now, plus it's widely available to the general public now with lower prices and better and more accessible software. Whether you're an early adopter of technology or just want to try out something new, investing in your first pair of AR glasses is an exciting experience. But there's a lot to consider when deciding which AR headset will be best for you. 



In this article, we'll walk through why it's a great time to get AR headsets, what benefits you can get from one, what are things to consider, and a few recommendations of AR glasses that are worth getting. 



Is 2023 The Year To Get A Pair of AR Glasses?



What do I mean by that question? By getting a new piece of technology you instantly become what we call as early adopters. While it is exciting to experience the latest and greatest pieces of tech, you'll probably also experience a lot of the first problems that rise with new pieces of tech. 



This happened with AR glasses back in its very early days with Google Glass as one of the most famous examples. 



Google Glass and other AR glasses failed due to a lack of clarity on what it's for, plus a ton of half-baked marketing and release, and of course, a lot of defects and the product not working as intended. 



So, to answer the question up top, yes, 2023 is a great year to finally experience AR glasses. Sure it's still in its early years and there are still lots of stuff to improve, but it's developed enough to deliver a good user experience for new users. Plus, if you're a professional who needs AR, there are reliable ones to get right now, but more to that later!



Benefits of AR Glasses/Headsets



I know a lot of you are wondering why should we even get AR glasses in the first place, well, other than being cool considering it's a thing you can only find in sci-fi before, it does bring a handful of benefits now other than entertainment.



The most notable benefit of AR headsets is their use in productivity, imagine this for a second; you are sitting in an airplane or train with little space, but you need to get some work done and let's say you usually need multiple monitors to get your work done because you're probably a programmer or trader. With AR headsets, you can have virtual monitors that you can connect to your laptop!



Another great benefit is training and education, I mean, it's no secret that a lot of us will learn better through visual examples, using an AR headset to learn a skill like fixing up laptops or even cars will make learning a lot easier. 



When AR headsets become more streamlined and advanced, they can also be used to replace smartphones, by then it can be a huge benefit if you know how to use it; it could be a heads-up display while you're driving or navigating around a place you don't know, it can be a great tool for work, especially with the reasons I listed above, of course, there's a huge risk for addiction, but that's a topic for another day. Let's talk about how to consider what AR headset to get in 2023 before we get into our top recommendations. 



4 Best AR Glasses/Headsets of 2023!



Before we take a look at some of the best AR headsets of 2023, I just want to note that a lot of the headsets that I'll recommend will also double as a VR headset! That's it, enjoy the list!
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Electronics used to be simpler back then, computers included. If you purchase a computer, then you have the right to repair it or even upgrade it so you don't need to purchase a whole one again in case one component goes kaput. The same cannot be said for gaming laptops, sadly.

In gaming laptops, or just about any other laptop these days, the most important and expensive components are all soldered and glued tight. Removing them will either void the warranty or completely destroy the laptop's mainboard or motherboard.

Besides, there are no module laptop components for sale apart from the RAM/memory, storage, and sound card. The two most important components, the screen, the CPU, and the GPU, are soldered shut into the laptop itself. If they break or become cripplingly outdated, then you'll be forced to purchase a new laptop. All the other working components are usually wasted.

Framework Laptops, however, aim to change this tradition.

What Is a Framework Laptop?

Framework Laptop components image — Image via Framework Laptop

A Framework Laptop is a model or brand of a laptop that introduces modularity to the laptop industry. This modularity extends beyond the RAM and the storage. With a Framework Laptop, you can replace a lot of the components such as the screen, the keyboard, and most importantly, the CPU.

The implications are far-reaching and more significant than it seems. For one, this lets consumers keep their laptops and only replace parts that are broken. In order to make this possible, the creators of the Framework Laptop took the initiative to source the manufacturing for the modular components.

Most of the components in a Framework Laptop are thus customizable, allowing their users a degree of freedom never before seen in bigger laptop brands and manufacturers.

The components you can upgrade and customize in a Framework Laptop are as follow:

Storage
RAM
Mainboard/Motherboard (CPU included)
Keyboard
Touchpad
Hinges
Power Adapter
Antenna Module
Audio Board
Bottom Cover
Top Cover
Heatsink/Fan
Fingerprint Reader
Screen
WiFi Card
Speakers
Cables
Bezel
Webcam
Battery

Now, compare that with a normal, mainstream laptop whose only replaceable parts are the RAM, Storage, and Audio Board. It's easy to see who's the clear winner here.

You don't have to worry about the components breaking. You can replace them anyway; they're practically the same ones being used by most laptop brands and models, only modular.

Framework Laptop Specs

When it comes to certain productivity tasks, Framework Laptops are no slouches. You can even use one for some light video editing with these specs:

Max CPU: i7-1280P (Up to 4.8 GHz, 6+8 cores)
Graphics/GPU: Iris Xe Graphics
Max RAM: 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR4-3200
Max Storage: 1TB
Webcam: 1080p 60fps
Display: 13.5 inches
Battery: 55Wh
Weight: 4.40 lbs/2 kg

The price can be a little steep for the specs. The top one using the 12th-Gen Intel CPU costs $1,049 though the base version (with lower specs) costs only $819.

Framework Laptop Limitations

Granted, there are some certain limitations with the current iteration of the Framework Laptop. For one, it only comes with a 13.5-inch screen and frame with a 3:2 display ratio. For many, this is rather small and might only be suitable for web and writing tasks.

Moreover, the list of available CPUs for it doesn't look impressive enough to warrant the cost and price premium for modularity. Of course, these might change in the near future once the concept picks up or becomes more popular.

The default webcam is great though; it's a lot better than what most $1,000 laptops offer.

A Big Win for Consumers

laptop stress image — Image via Unsplash

Why is the Framework Laptop a big deal for you? Because this laptop respects your right to repair and upgrade. Not having to buy a new laptop whenever a measly soldered component breaks or becomes outdated is always great for your finances.

Components for laptops (even the ones for Framework Laptops) are a lot more affordable compared to the laptop as a whole.

From the start, this is the Framework Laptop's core philosophy. It's a model or brand that understands how its consumers think and feel about the electronics they own. Some of the common laptop components that go first are usually the battery or the screen, and the Framework Laptop knows and acknowledges this, hence its inception.

Ultimately this kind of design leads to better savings for everyone, including the manufacturer. If you want, you won't ever need to purchase another whole Framework Laptop since you can easily upgrade the specs.

Why Don’t Other Brands Do This?

The answer to that question is pretty simple. The logic is that the bigger brands' profit margins could be bigger if the consumers are compelled to purchase a new laptop instead of upgrading one in the event that their old laptop breaks down per component.

Another conventional wisdom in the laptop industry is that repairable products should be supposedly heavier, uglier, and more expensive. Framework Laptop allegedly aims to prove this convention wrong or go against it.

Good Environmental Impact

Broken laptop screen image — Image via Unsplash

There's also another aspect of the current laptop industry that ought to be more alarming than consumer expense. That is the e-waste generated by laptops every year. This adds up to 50 million tons of e-waste every year (including smartphones and other electronics).

Apparently, the current rate of e-waste right now estimates an equivalent of around 1,000 laptops thrown away every second. The actual amount might be less or it might be more but it's safe to assume that laptops' anti-repair/upgrade designs and policies are contributing a lot here.

Not to mention the toxic waste that these laptops generate is also bad for the environment and the people. Laptops contain toxic chemicals and elements, much like most electronics. Recycling does exist, but apparently, most e-waste is just burned in landfills, sometimes through child labor.

So if anything, any solution that can help a lot in reducing e-waste is welcome. Framework Laptop might not be a direct or bulletproof fix for this, but by reducing the need for consumers to replace their whole laptop too often, it's already contributing to the e-waste reduction.

Modular Mobile GPUs Aren't a Thing Yet

Laptop circuit board image — Image via Unsplash

Now, let's talk about the elephant in the room for those of you interested in gaming laptops. How good is the Framework Laptop for gaming? Not good, yet.

You have to remember that the concept and technology are still in their infancy at this stage. The first Framework Laptop was introduced back in 2021. It has yet to gain the mainstream popularity it deserves to become an industry standard.

There's also another big limitation that we think deserves a separate sub-section. That's the fact that the Framework Laptop relies on onboard or integrated GPU at its graphics component. These are never good for modern gaming (unless you play old or light games).

Also, due to its current size (13-inch category), the Framework Laptop will likely need another model to accommodate a discreet or dedicated GPU in its chassis. Because apart from occupying space on the mainboard, a dedicated GPU will also generate a lot of heat. This will necessitate another heatsink and fan module (of which the Framework Laptop only has one).

Gamers Will Have To Wait and See

Granted, it seems that the Framework Laptop's creators are still testing the market at this point. Their creating another bigger model that caters to gamers could depend on the support and demand for their initial product. Much like how custom-built desktop computers developed in the past decades.

Regardless, a GPU as part of the modular mainboard or CPU option/upgrade could be the final missing piece needed for the Framework Laptop to appeal to a wider audience. There's also much to gain from such a design both for consumers and brands.

It's just something that desktop PC users have been enjoying for several decades; so it shouldn't be too far-fetched to expect something similar for gaming laptops. Hopefully, the Framework Laptop gain more traction and define the future of gaming laptops.

MORE: 5 Best & Quietest High-End Gaming Laptops in 2022

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