Table 1. Performance comparisons of four popular LCD modes.
| TN mode | MVA mode | IPS mode | FFS mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transmittance (normalized to TN) | 100% | 70%–80% | 70%–80% | 88%–98% |
| On-axis contrast ratio | ~1000:1 | ~5000:1 | ~2000:1 | ~2000:1 |
| LC mixture | +Δε | −Δε | +Δε or −Δε | +Δε or −Δε |
| Viewing angle | Fair | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Response time | ~5 ms | ~5 ms | ~10 ms | ~10 ms |
| Touch panel | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| Applications | Wristwatches, signage, laptop computers | TV, desktop computers | Desktop computers, pads | Smartphones, pads, notebook computers |
Abbreviations: FFS, fringe-field switching; IPS, in-plane switching; LCD, liquid crystal display; MVA, multi-domain vertical alignment; TN, twisted nematic; TV, television.