IPS vs TFT. Most 1080p monitors are a lower quality display to begin with. Viewing angles and color accuracy, light bleed, etc. The fact that 2560x1440 has 7

IPS vs TFT. Most 1080p monitors are a lower quality display to begin with. Viewing angles and color accuracy, light bleed, etc. The fact that 2560x1440 has 75% more pixels than a 1080p monitor is another contributor to cost.