Computer Science – Input and output devices | e-Consult

The key difference between vector and raster monitors lies in how they display images. A raster monitor displays images by scanning the screen line by line, creating a grid of pixels. Each pixel is illuminated to produce a picture. This is the most common type of monitor used today. A vector monitor, on the other hand, uses mathematical equations to define lines, curves, and shapes. It then draws these shapes directly on the screen. This results in sharper, more detailed images, especially for graphics and text, as the image is not limited by the pixel grid. Vector monitors are less common now due to the advancements in raster technology.