{"title":"Best value - Monitors","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"xiaomi-g24i-24-full-hd-180hz-ips-gaming-monitor","title":"Xiaomi G24i 24\" Full HD 180Hz IPS Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe original G24i: 180Hz and 99% sRGB on a 23.8\" IPS panel, and the cheapest way into high-refresh gaming that Xiaomi sells here.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e23.8\" (24\" class) 1920 x 1080 IPS panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate, FreeSync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e250 nits, 1000:1 contrast, 99% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort, HDMI, 3.5mm audio out, VESA 75 x 75\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1080p at 24 inches is the right pairing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lot of buyers stretch 1080p onto a 27\" panel and then wonder why text looks soft. At 23.8 inches the same pixel count lands near 93 pixels per inch, which is where 1080p still looks clean. It also means an older or mid-range graphics card can actually feed 180 frames a second in the games where the refresh rate matters, instead of you paying for a headline number you never reach. IPS rather than TN means the colour holds up when you glance at the screen from the side, and the 99% sRGB figure is enough for photo editing that is not being sent to print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it gives ground\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e250 nits is a normal indoor brightness, not a sunny-room brightness, so a desk with a window behind it will want a blind. Contrast is a standard 1000:1, so blacks in a dark game read as dark grey rather than black; if that bothers you, a VA panel like the G34WQi is the trade to make, at the cost of viewing angles. There is no USB-C here and no height adjustment, only 5 degrees forward and 15 back of tilt, so budget for a VESA arm if your desk needs the screen higher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz IPS panel with 1ms response for competitive play\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync adaptive refresh to remove tearing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e99% sRGB colour coverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplayPort and HDMI inputs plus a 3.5mm audio output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA 75 x 75 mounting, 3.0kg, tilt -5 to +15 degrees\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G24i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 23.8 inch (24\" class)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 180Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 250 nits (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast: 1000:1 (typical)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: 99% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: FreeSync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePorts: DisplayPort x1, HDMI x1, audio out x1, DC in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA: 75 x 75mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 3.0kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi G24i monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrew kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDMI cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUser manual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi builds monitors the way it builds phones, by spending on the panel and keeping the chassis plain. 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The panel refresh goes from 180Hz to 200Hz, which is about a 1.1 millisecond shorter frame time. That is a real difference if you play competitive shooters at a level where you already notice 180 versus 144, and it is invisible if you do not. The second change is FreeSync Premium instead of plain FreeSync, which adds a low framerate compensation requirement, so the adaptive refresh keeps working when your framerate drops below the panel's minimum rather than falling back to tearing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho should buy the older one instead\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your graphics card cannot already push past 180fps in the games you play, the 200Hz ceiling is a number on a box. A GTX 1660 or an RX 6600 running current titles at high settings sits well under that, and the cheaper 2024 G24i does the same job. The FreeSync Premium upgrade cuts the other way though: it matters most precisely when your framerate is low and unstable, which is the situation a modest card is usually in. Decide on that basis rather than on the refresh figure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e200Hz refresh, up from 180Hz on the 2024 model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync Premium with low framerate compensation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPS panel for stable colour off-axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e24\" 1080p, a size and resolution a mid-range card can genuinely drive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G24i 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 24 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 200Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi G24i 2026 monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Xiaomi has not published the cable bundle for the 2026 revision, so ask us before ordering if you need a specific cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi's yearly monitor refreshes change the panel rather than the marketing, which is why the 2026 G24i is a specification step and not a new name. 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The E20 runs at 200Hz and this one runs at 240Hz. MSI also lists slightly wider colour coverage on the X24 at 117% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3, against 100% sRGB and 79% DCI-P3 on the E20. For roughly R100 the faster panel is the obvious pick, and there is no reason to talk yourself into the slower one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhether 240 frames is reachable for you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 240Hz panel only earns its refresh rate if your graphics card can feed it. In esports titles like CS2, Valorant and Overwatch at 1080p on medium settings, a current mid-range card will sit near or above 240fps and you will feel the difference in mouse tracking. In a demanding single-player game it will not, and the panel simply idles at whatever frame rate you produce, with FreeSync Premium keeping the image tear-free. Skip this one if you mostly play story games or if you want more desktop space, because 1080p at this size is about speed, not room to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240Hz Rapid IPS panel with 0.5ms grey-to-grey minimum response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e240Hz available over DisplayPort 1.2a and both HDMI 2.0b inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD FreeSync Premium for tear-free variable refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e117% sRGB and 90% DCI-P3 coverage with 1.07 billion colours (8-bit + FRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 x 100mm VESA mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI MAG 255F X24\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel size: 24.5 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel type: Rapid IPS, flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080 (FHD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 240Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 0.5ms (GtG, min)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrightness: 300 cd\/m² (SDR)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContrast ratio: 1000:1, DCR 100000000:1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour gamut: 87% Adobe RGB, 90% DCI-P3, 117% sRGB\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDisplay colours: 1.07B, 10 bits (8 bits + FRC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHDR: HDR Ready\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: AMD FreeSync Premium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInputs: 2x HDMI 2.0b, 1x DisplayPort 1.2a\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 1x headphone out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdjustment: tilt -5° to 20°\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVESA: 100 x 100mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI MAG 255F X24 monitor with stand\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x HDMI 2.0 cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x power cord (C13)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x quick guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI's MAG range keeps the spend on panel speed instead of trim, which is how a 240Hz Rapid IPS monitor lands at this price. Stock comes through an authorised South African distributor with a 3 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801226916034,"sku":"MAG 255F X24","price":2699.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/MAG-255F-X24_MSI-MAG-255F-X24-25-inch-FHD-240Hz-IPS-Gaming-Monitor-Black_wr_01a.jpg?v=1789397393"},{"product_id":"xiaomi-g27qi-27-qhd-180hz-ips-gaming-monitor","title":"Xiaomi G27Qi 27\" QHD 180Hz IPS Gaming Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe 2024 G27Qi is the cheapest sensible 1440p gaming panel Xiaomi sells, and R100 less than the 2026 version that replaces it.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27\" 2560 x 1440 (QHD) IPS panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy 1440p is the right resolution for 27 inches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 27 inches, 2560 x 1440 gives about 109 pixels per inch. Text is crisp at normal desk distance without Windows scaling, which means no blurry legacy applications and no guesswork about scaling factors. It is also roughly 78 percent more pixels than 1080p, so you get real extra working space beside a game or a browser. Against 4K at the same size, you give up some sharpness but you halve the rendering load, which is what makes a 180Hz target realistic on a card that costs less than the monitor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe older revision, and why that can be fine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis unit sits a step below the 2026 G27Qi: 180Hz rather than 200Hz, and plain FreeSync rather than FreeSync Premium. The gap between those two is small in practice and the price gap is R100, so for most buyers the newer one is the better purchase. Choose this one when it is the unit in stock, or when you want the 2024 chassis to match an existing G24i on the same desk. Either way the panel and the pixel density are the same, and both need a card that can hold 100fps or better at QHD to feel like a high refresh screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQHD resolution at 27\", around 109 pixels per inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e180Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeSync adaptive refresh\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPS panel, so colour and contrast hold up off-axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Gaming Monitor G27Qi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 27 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 2560 x 1440\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 180Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 1ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdaptive sync: FreeSync\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi G27Qi monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Xiaomi does not itemise the cable bundle for this model, so ask us before ordering if you need a specific cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi has been pricing 1440p high-refresh panels below what the established brands charge for 1080p, which is the entire argument for this monitor. 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The DisplayPort 1.4a input carries the full 2560 x 1440 at 200Hz, but the two HDMI 2.0b inputs top out at 1440p and 144Hz because HDMI 2.0 does not have the bandwidth for more. MSI ships a DisplayPort cable in the box for exactly this reason, so use it for your PC and keep HDMI for a console. A PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X will run at 1440p and 120Hz here, which is as much as those consoles output anyway.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1440p is where a 27-inch panel belongs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 2560 x 1440 a 27-inch screen lands around 109 pixels per inch, which is sharp enough that text stops looking soft and you get real working room next to a browser. It is also the resolution where a mid-range graphics card can still chase high frame rates, unlike 4K. Rapid IPS keeps viewing angles wide and transitions fast, contrast is 1200:1 which is slightly better than most IPS panels but still well short of a VA screen in a dark room, and colour coverage is 115% sRGB with 90% DCI-P3. 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There is no catch in the panel technology: both are IPS, both are 1080p at 24 inches, both quote a 6ms response. Unless you specifically want the 2024 chassis to match screens you already own, this is the version to buy. The older unit stays listed because it is fully specified down to the port list and the box contents, which some buyers in corporate procurement need on paper before they order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat 144Hz does and does not buy you\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn a work screen the gain is in scrolling and cursor movement, not in games. The 6ms response time is the giveaway: pixels take longer to change than the frame interval at 144Hz, so fast game motion will still smear and this is not a substitute for the G24i 2026 at 200Hz and 1ms. What it is good at is long days of text. Pair it with 1080p at 24 inches, which keeps pixel density near 93 per inch, and you get a screen that is sharp and easy to read without any Windows scaling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e144Hz refresh, up from 100Hz on the 2024 A24i\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIPS panel for consistent colour off-axis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1080p at 24\", sharp without display scaling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePriced below the model it supersedes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: Xiaomi Monitor A24i 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScreen size: 24 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanel: IPS\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResolution: 1920 x 1080\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRefresh rate: 144Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResponse time: 6ms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCurvature: flat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 2 year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXiaomi A24i 2026 monitor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStand base and bracket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower adapter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDocumentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCables: Xiaomi has not published the cable bundle for the 2026 revision, so ask us before ordering if you need a specific cable included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Xiaomi?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXiaomi keeps pushing gaming-adjacent refresh rates down into office monitors while the price goes the other way. Local stock is carried by Syntech and backed by a 2 year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xiaomi","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48801236189378,"sku":"ELA6416EU","price":2099.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/ELA6416EU_Xiaomi-A24i-2026-24-inch-144Hz-Full-HD-1080P-IPS-Office-Monitor_wr_01a.jpg?v=1789397586"},{"product_id":"xiaomi-a27i-2026-27-full-hd-144hz-ips-office-monitor","title":"Xiaomi A27i 2026 27\" Full HD 144Hz IPS Office Monitor","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003e144Hz instead of 100Hz, and R300 cheaper than the 2024 A27i it replaces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e27\" 1920 x 1080 IPS panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e144Hz refresh rate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6ms response time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat, 16:9\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 year warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe one change, and the one thing that did not change\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2026 revision lifts the refresh ceiling from 100Hz to 144Hz. Everything that defines how this screen reads is untouched: still 27 inches, still 1920 x 1080, still IPS, still a 6ms response. That means it is still roughly 81 pixels per inch, so text is still softer than on a 24-inch 1080p screen, and a higher refresh rate does nothing to change that. Buy on size and price, not on the Hz figure, and if sharpness is what you are after go up to the A27Qi 2026 at 1440p instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere 144Hz earns its place on a work desk\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe honest answer is smoothness rather than speed. Dragging windows, scrolling long pages and tracking the mouse pointer all look cleaner, and over an eight hour day that is less tiring than it sounds. The 6ms response time keeps this out of gaming territory, because pixels change slower than frames arrive and fast motion will trail. 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Text moving up a page at 120Hz stays readable instead of blurring into a smear, and dragging a window feels attached to your hand rather than trailing behind it. Once you have used it for a week, a 60Hz screen feels sticky. At this price that is a genuinely unusual thing to find in an office monitor, and it costs you nothing in return since the panel drives 120Hz from any modern integrated graphics chip.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIPS at 25 inches, and who should look elsewhere\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIPS is the right panel type for shared desks and open-plan offices because the picture holds its colour and brightness when someone leans in from the side, which VA panels do not manage as well. Full HD across 25 inches keeps text reasonably crisp at normal desk distance. 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