I have a curved PC monitor. Image 5 of 6 Image credit: Acer.

You just have to have your sensible hat on a bit here and know where you're definitely putting it and then aim for the biggest appropriate size budget depending. Doesn't matter. I'm noticing a lot of the options are curved. It's just a style that "looks" cool. When it comes to picking the best gaming TV for you, there are several factors to take into consideration. What I dislike about curved screens is that you get a slightly weird picture from an angle. First off, it's likely that the TV is not purely going to be used for gaming, so you need to make sure it's the right one for your home in terms of size, usability, and efficacy for movies, TV and every day use too, to mention but a few. Oct 25, 16, These stringent requirements look at everything from color quality and refresh rates to rise time, which measures how quickly the TV can handle dark-to-light transitions, essential for fast-paced games.

This is the model too, so you get a bunch of Samsung's 'nice to have' features, like a universal remote with built-in voice control - although this is very, very inconsistent , cable management around the back of the TV, and the Universal Guide with a whole bunch of streaming services already built in. Curved doesn't add better picture quality. TheGreatMightyPoo Member. It features a QHD ultrawide panel with a x resolution, with an aspect ratio of that's slightly wider than the 'standard' AR on other UW displays. Is the picture quality better with a cuved screen? You can always check back on our handy price widget will let you know when it's in stock again. That means you'll get as little delay as possible between button mashing your PS5 controller and seeing the action onscreen. In that case, you'll need a TV with a higher refresh rate, and that means stepping up to a Hz panel. And you know what?

Many TVs 'game modes' will boost refresh rate artificially, usually by downgrading other display features eg. Militaratus The Fallen. You need at least an HDMI 1. Oct 29, 1, Topics Hardware. That said, either option is perfectly fine, but it's not merely a gimmick at this point as it was at first. As this is a budget display, you'll lose out on a lot of the extra features you'd find in higher-end curved monitors. You're lacking some premium technologies, but with Sony's X1 Ultimate processor, you can't go overly wrong here.

When it comes to picking the best gaming TV for you, there are several factors to take into consideration. MaulerX said:. Just be aware that the 49" version doesn't have a number of these features, including Real Game Enhancer, so make sure you stick to 55" or above for this set. Image 4 of 4 Image credit: Samsung. The biggest draw to the PXC is its low price point. We also love the fact that it has five USB 3. As much as we'd like to recommend higher-end models like the Q95T or moving into 8K territory the QTS, it's the Q80T that really nails that price-performance ratio. Image 1 of 4 Image credit: Samsung.

It comes with an IPS screen, which means the picture stays great for anyone watching at an angle, and while the 60Hz refresh rate isn't the best for movies or games, the on-screen images are razer sharp. Unlike HDMI 1. This is on top of our usual observations about image detail, color quality, brightness and features. For Ultra Wide monitors it really comes in handy because a flat panel makes it harder to see the screen due to how wide it is. But aside from curvature, you should pay attention to the three Rs: resolution, refresh rate, and response time, all the things you should look out for when hunting for a decent display. Oct 25, What we like about the TU series models is the Real Game Enhancer feature, which drops the response time of the panel to a super-low 6. The Q70T also comes loaded with everything to satisfying all your streaming needs.

Testing screens back-to-back allows us to discover and highlight specific issues between them. Thankfully, there's no need to shell out extra for the Hz premium displays of our top models unless you want that for your non-gaming enjoyment. This is on top of our usual observations about image detail, color quality, brightness and features. If you're looking to future-proof your gaming setup, getting a 4K TV is the right move. This inch curved p panel provides frames at a solid Hz and is also FreeSync certified. Image 5 of 7 Image credit: Samsung. The new HDMI 2. If you're looking to go big with your gaming TV and go premium, then you can't get much better than this inch monster from Sony.

Image 2 of 6 Image credit: Acer. Nov 12, 7, This is what allows for truer blacks in OLED sets. It also works with all your smart-home assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. What I dislike about curved screens is that you get a slightly weird picture from an angle. Dark Theme. Size is another element to consider. Image 3 of 3 Image credit: Samsung.

Gaming deals, prizes and latest news. Once you pick one of the best 4K gaming TVs above and your choice of gaming platform, you'll need to get a few details straightened out before you can enjoy high-resolution gaming. A panel's curvature, or curve radius, is key to your viewing experience. Oct 25, 1, Tucson, AZ. Combine that with If you are looking for one of the best gaming TVs, then you're in the right place as the best panels for gaming are right here. Image 2 of 7 Image credit: Samsung. The OTS sound system also means you're getting some serious audio credentials — whether you're listening to the cry of enemies or the ambient sounds of walking simulators. Plus it really isn't just about picking the priciest or the shiniest: the range of quality 4K TVs now available now, you can now get a good gaming TV for far less money.

Image 1 of 4 Image credit: Samsung. Oct 25, 16, I'm sorry but this reads like a fanboy response lol. I don't really notice it at all and in fact forget sometimes. Topics Buying Guide. Doesn't matter so much with IPS but it should in theory make it easier to see with the edges being closer to your eyes if it's on your desk. It even has automatic game console detection that switches you to game mode the moment you power on the console. Available sizes: 55, inch Input lag: In general, this is a great set for gamers, given the excellent pixel response times. Image 4 of 4 Image credit: TCL.

Image 1 of 4 Image credit: Alienware. Offering the same features as it's pricier Q90 QLED sibling, the Q70T offers the same nearly bezel-less screen with decent HDR, and a nice range of rich colors just in time for watching all the colors pop on your fave Disney Plus shows. In either case, your games will look far better than they did on a p HDTV. Image 4 of 4 Image credit: Alienware. If you're a streamer, this is a superb way of having a multiple display set-up without multiple displays. I didn't realize they even still made them as I haven't seen them in a store for a while. Dark Theme. You just have to have your sensible hat on a bit here and know where you're definitely putting it and then aim for the biggest appropriate size budget depending. This LG panel gives you a solid 60Hz refresh rate, which is fine for gaming but makes up for it with plenty of features that help you smooth motion further on the TV.

There was a problem. Oct 26, 1, The biggest draw to the PXC is its low price point. Image 1 of 3 Image credit: Samsung. Oct 27, 8, PNW. Is the picture quality better with a cuved screen? From new connectivity standards to extremely high resolutions, even the best 4K TVs for gaming might come up short when you're getting ready for what comes next. It's a big, bold, and beautiful looking display, and the zero-frame bezel-less approach is another welcome addition.

This is the resolution of the image that can be displayed by your TV. Even in the PC world, gaming in full 4K resolution is still a rarified experience, reserved for the best gaming PCs out there. If you want the best-looking version of a game, the PS4 Pro can deliver it. The panel is still either back-lit or edge-lit like traditional 4K TVs, and this can make a huge difference when it comes to black levels. While all of the models in our list above have this, it's worth double checking on any TV you want to buy. Side-by-side comparative testing in this manner is also incredibly valuable for keying into the sometimes subtle differences between each panel. Surround sound Sound design has always played an integral part in a great gaming experience. For a display for one person I'd say it offers benefits for TN and VA panel displays because there's less color shifting due to the LCD tech and easier to see. Tom's Guide.

It also works with all your smart-home assistants like Alexa, Siri, and Google Assistant. The biggest draw to the PXC is its low price point. Image 2 of 6 Image credit: Acer. And barring hardware failure, this display should keep you gaming happily until The minimum standard for HDR is a brightness of nits the measure of brightness on a TV , although some TVs manage nits in Oct 27, 11, Doesn't matter. You will need to watch out for the narrow viewing angles: content looks best straight on, with color draining from the sides, so it might not be the best choice for four-party Switch game sessions.

Halation Ablation Chicken Chaser Member. It will, in fact be easier for you to view depending on the situation with the edges of the screen being closer to your eyes, but that also requires you to sit in the middle. Topics Hardware. MaulerX Member. Oct 25, 2, Receive mail from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors? As much as all these fun features make for a killer gaming session, it does jack up the price to where some folks can't reasonably afford. It even has automatic game console detection that switches you to game mode the moment you power on the console. Curved doesn't add better picture quality.

I have a curved PC monitor. This is the speed at which an image can be refreshed on your TV and shouldn't be confused with response time. I never really understood curved tvs. I currently use curver both for monitor and TV, and the only downside is not being able to see the picture too clearly from the side; however, the way my gaming area is organized, that is a non-issue as I'm never at such angles. The other major aspect of a good gaming TV is lag time, which encompasses the interval between an image or button press registering on the console and the resulting change displaying on screen. Image 4 of 4 Image credit: LG. If you want to play games on a wall-filling panel that oozes premium quality, then this is ane easy recommendation to make and easily one of the best gaming TVs going. This is where I am at. Sony has improved the smart TV experience with the latest version of Android TV and a new remote design, along with built-in Chromecast and thousands of apps.

For productivity, picture-in-picture works excellent even if it does knock the refresh rate to Hz and disables FreeSync. It features a QHD ultrawide panel with a x resolution, with an aspect ratio of that's slightly wider than the 'standard' AR on other UW displays. What if somebody is watching with you but they're not in front? On the whole, though, this is a solid choice. While screen-burn is an issue on OLED panels, you should only worry here if you're displaying static images on the screen for several hours per day, several days per week. If you want the best-looking version of a game, the PS4 Pro can deliver it. Log in. This is on top of our usual observations about image detail, color quality, brightness and features. Your prices are wrong for the sizes listed.

Gaming Forum. Smart TVs let you use your favorite apps and streaming services, mirror content from your phone or tablet, and provide a blend of online and over-the-air options for cord-cutters. Back to School Image 6 of 7 Image credit: Samsung. That is exceptional value for this mighty TV. What if somebody is watching with you but they're not in front? I am now comfortably in the camp of Curved or none curved I wouldnt mind. For productivity, picture-in-picture works excellent even if it does knock the refresh rate to Hz and disables FreeSync. A 60Hz 4K TV, for example, refreshes the image on screen 60 times per second, which allows a certain level of smoothness to the image.

Image 2 of 4 Image credit: LG. If you are looking for one of the best gaming TVs, then you're in the right place as the best panels for gaming are right here. StuBurns said:. Image 1 of 3 Image credit: Sony. There are two main ways to test out our screens to determine the best gaming monitor. If you've got some decent money to spend on a 4K TV, this is currently the one to get. Yes No. Team that with the built-in game mode and you have exceptional smooth gaming pictures coming from what is still, just a television.

I don't really notice it at all and in fact forget sometimes. That is exceptional value for this mighty TV. It features a QHD ultrawide panel with a x resolution, with an aspect ratio of that's slightly wider than the 'standard' AR on other UW displays. With all its ports and Hz refresh rate, we think it offers a solid value for the price. The Xbox One X will presumably do the same. Image 6 of 7 Image credit: Samsung. Oct 25, 21, For a PC monitor I guess it makes sense. RAWRferal Member. This is on top of our usual observations about image detail, color quality, brightness and features.

This curved monitor reproduces a deep If you're looking to future-proof your gaming setup, getting a 4K TV is the right move. The problem is, full colour support requires a lot of extra image data, and so cannot be handled by the HDMI connections or processing of all TVs. Oct 27, London, UK. The curved is actually kind of nice because it puts the edges of the screen closer to your eyes. On top of that, it's an incredible TV, with tons of smart features, like built-in Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa support, integrated smart home controls and an intuitive motion-control remote, and even AI-powered features for better video and audio quality and smarter content recommendations. Forums Discussion Gaming Forum. Dark Theme. Thread starter Fiery Phoenix Start date Nov 30,

The Q70T even compiles a special watch list based on your viewing habits across all your apps. Oct 25, 21, Image 1 of 3 Image credit: Sony. While screen-burn is an issue on OLED panels, you should only worry here if you're displaying static images on the screen for several hours per day, several days per week. Doesn't matter so much with IPS but it should in theory make it easier to see with the edges being closer to your eyes if it's on your desk. Flat TV for Gaming. Picture quality will not be better from a display sense. I'm also a qualified landscape and garden designer so do that in my spare time, and lean on it to write about games' landscapes and environments too. Image 2 of 7 Image credit: Samsung.

Top Bottom. Unless your only couch is glued to the floor at an angle from the screen? Getting specific. Finish and build is less sturdy than Samsung and LG models. While we don't have every detail surrounding the PS5 and Xbox Series X , what we can say for sure is that they're going to look better on a properly specified gaming TV than a first-gen HD flatscreen, with all of the visual enhancements that brings with it. You'll get the speed for the competitive games you usually play, if you don't mind going smaller and losing out on some features. This means QLED sets offer brighter colors and better contrasts than any other panel type. I am now comfortably in the camp of Curved or none curved I wouldnt mind. That said, either option is perfectly fine, but it's not merely a gimmick at this point as it was at first. If you're looking to go big with your gaming TV and go premium, then you can't get much better than this inch monster from Sony.

Latest Threads. But aside from curvature, you should pay attention to the three Rs: resolution, refresh rate, and response time, all the things you should look out for when hunting for a decent display. Your prices are wrong for the sizes listed. This makes them perfect for gaming. Log in. Not true. For those that are curious, these are the actual benefits. And you know what? Not so sure.

So, it's no surprise that the Acer Predator X34 made it to the list. Oct 25, 16, Make sure you're registered to vote and know all your options to vote safely! Receive news and offers from our other brands? Image 4 of 4 Image credit: Samsung. While all modern TVs have a low-latency game mode, the TCL 6-Series R is the first to get THX Certified Game Mode , which not only strips out the extra video processing that would slow down the response time for the player, it also meets a bunch of other criteria for high-quality images. How is that for gaming? Image 2 of 3 Image credit: Samsung.

The picture quality is solid, with a great contrast ratio and impressive black uniformity. The PS4 Pro also outputs games in 4K, using a mix of upscaling and in-game enhancement — while the Nintendo Switch only outputs at HD to a TV, though there's chatter around a possible 4K refresh coming in I'm sorry but this reads like a fanboy response lol. It's just a style that "looks" cool. OLEDs are superb for gaming, as they give you unparalleled black levels and thin panels that produce razer-sharp pictures. Finally, that is essentially the same as the DW, except it has a 2ms response time instead of 4ms, which is stupid fast for a screen of this size and resolution. In either case, your games will look far better than they did on a p HDTV. I would not want a curved TV. Overall, the Samsung TU is a great television for its price point, and one that's especially tempting for gamers, as the input lag is low, the blacks are deep, and its contrast ratio is fantastic. Video Games Hangouts.

See comments. If you love a bargain, this is the one for you. And while the sound gets pretty loud, it lacks clarity and depth. The distance you sit from your monitor will also play a part in choosing which curvature is ideal for you. The CX's slim OLED display is gorgeous, but it also boasts some of the fastest response times we've seen, with a tested lag time of I'm sorry but this reads like a fanboy response lol. Fiery Phoenix Member. You will need to watch out for the narrow viewing angles: content looks best straight on, with color draining from the sides, so it might not be the best choice for four-party Switch game sessions. Finish and build is less sturdy than Samsung and LG models. Image 1 of 4 Image credit: Samsung.

Read on to level up your AV knowledge skill! Dark Theme. Is the picture quality better with a cuved screen? And boy, is it wide. That figure is reached by turning off Game Motion Plus which reduces screen judder , but even without it you'll get a respectable If you want to play games on a wall-filling panel that oozes premium quality, then this is ane easy recommendation to make and easily one of the best gaming TVs going. Oct 30, 1, Image 5 of 7 Image credit: Samsung.

Modern TVs have gaming modes and settings basically by default now, but they also are, by default, naturally good at presenting games to us as they just happen to be very well optimized for gaming. Just be aware that the 49" version doesn't have a number of these features, including Real Game Enhancer, so make sure you stick to 55" or above for this set. Here we'll run you through the best gaming TVs available today, from one of the latest Samsung QLED s to a bargain TCL TV — along with some arguments for upgrading from your current setup and what you should keep an eye out for. What else could you ask for? Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. That is exceptional value for this mighty TV. If you want the best TV for gaming, this is it. Honestly I've never used a curved TV as I thought viewing from other angles that aren't directly centered wouldn't be great. The days of actual retail space for such things are dwindling, but if you can get a look at a screen before purchasing it, plugging a notebook or such into it and checking out the Lagom pages is very handy. The minimum standard for HDR is a brightness of nits the measure of brightness on a TV , although some TVs manage nits in

Image 3 of 4 Image credit: LG. Image 3 of 4 Image credit: TCL. The biggest draw to the PXC is its low price point. You'll get an incredibly low input lag just 9. Image 3 of 3 Image credit: Sony. Oct 27, 11, Not so sure. Thread starter Fiery Phoenix Start date Nov 30, Oct 29, 1,

I am now comfortably in the camp of Curved or none curved I wouldnt mind. Video Games Hangouts. You just have to have your sensible hat on a bit here and know where you're definitely putting it and then aim for the biggest appropriate size budget depending. Please deactivate your ad blocker in order to see our subscription offer. However, purists will want a TV with the quickest response time possible. And what makes a TV better for gaming than, say, watching a movie? EtcetEra Hangouts. Tom's Guide. For a PC monitor I guess it makes sense.