New Delhi, Jan. 5 -- Desktop monitors often look similar on a store shelf. Same sizes, slim bezels, identical resolutions printed on spec cards. Yet once they are placed on a desk and used daily, the differences become obvious. Colours feel richer or flatter. Text appears sharper or slightly washed out. Dark scenes either feel immersive or dull. These variations come down to panel type, one of the most important but least understood aspects of monitor design.

Panel technology determines how light passes through the screen, how colours are produced, and how quickly pixels change. Understanding these differences helps explain why some monitors feel comfortable and accurate, while others feel harsh or limiting despite similar specifications...