IPS (In-Plane Switching) is a type of LED (a form of LCD) display panel technology that changes the behavior of an LCDs liquid crystals to produce a sharper, more accurate picture. IPS displays belong to the LCD panel family screen types, and they offer wide angles while preserving colors and contrast. This means that you can view an IPS screen from nearly any angle and get an accurate representation of the image on-screen. IPS panels are characterized as having the best color and viewing angles among the other main types of display panels, TN (twisted nematic) and VA (vertical alignment) . IPS monitors deliver ultra-wide 178-degree vertical and horizontal viewing angles, making them ideal for graphic designers, CAD engineers, pro photographers, and video editors. IPS technology was developed in the 90s to solve color and viewing issues, and it is used in everything from televisions, computer monitors, and even wearable devices. IPS panels are the most expensive of the three main LED panel types, but they offer the best image quality, making them ideal for professional work such as art and graphics. IPS monitors are popular because they have good picture quality, good response time, and good viewing angles.