8bit vs 6bit but both with 16.7 Million color

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DukiNuki

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Hey guys

people advise me to pick more expensive ISP panel because it has more colors due to its 8bit panel versus 6bit panel of TN panels , but both products state that they both support the same amount of color which is 16.7 Million . so what is the difference in color richness between these two if they both are 16.7 Million ?
 
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Most monitors are 6+frc for 16.7m colors. It's not til higher end $300 monitors til you start seeing true 8 bit panels. Ips not isp. In plane switching. There's no reason to buy a monitor that is less than 1080p. The vs239 is good for a cheap monitor if you really have a limited selection. Actually cheap ips like that are very close to similar price tn panels.
Thanks alot for answers man , i love answers in such detail .

by the way i read that VA is in between TN and IPS in terms of quality . but VA Contrast Ratio is lot better than both TN and IPS that translates into better clearer image and i think more vibrant colors , Does VA produce less vibrant colors than IPS ? and does VA's better contrast play role in colors ?