What provides a better gaming experience: a fancy gaming monitor or a stunning 4K TV?
Let’s go over the glossary first:
Xbox Series X/S supports AMD FreeSync in addition toHDMI 2.1 VRR.
The PlayStation 5 only supports HDMI 2.1 VRR.
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Neither console supports G-Sync.
A higher refresh rate is one of those things that will be immediately obvious, even to a layperson.
The difference is especially noticeable in fast-paced games such as first-person shooters and racing games.
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While 120Hz TVs are garnering popularity, they’re significantly more expensive than monitors or regular 60Hz TVs.
Xbox Series S/X can also work with FreeSync, provided the display unit also supports FreeSync via HDMI.
You’ll need to double-check the specifications sheet and user manual to ensure that VRR is supported via HDMI.
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Otherwise, it won’t work.
Response time and input lag are the specs you might not even glance at until it’s too late.
Pretty much any modern gaming monitor will do a solid job in this regard.
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Monitors are primarily designed for computers, and manufacturers prioritize responsiveness.
High refresh rate (144Hz+) monitors haveunnoticeable latency, with response times in the 17ms range.
However, it can also make the image look significantly worse.
Your experience may vary depending on the model.
Smart TV tech and the4K resolutionhave been widely adopted in the industry.
Monitors don’t have any of these features, save for (usually) horrible built-in speakers.
Gaming TVs are few and far between, plus they’re larger and have TV-oriented features.
Gaming-oriented TVs are generally in the 40 to 85-inch range.
Realistically, you’ll have to wall-mount a TV to minimize how much space it takes.
TV manufacturers include all kinds of image processing features to deliver the big screen spectacle to your living room.
High contrast ratios make colors pop, and bright explosions on a largeHDRscreen are breathtaking.
Even if you watch movies alone, you’ll still have a better time with a large screen.
There are some seriously impressive models that’ll make both your movie nights and gaming sessions unforgettable.
When you include value for money into the equation, monitors undoubtedly provide a better gaming experience.
you might get the best experience on a true gaming TV, albeit at a considerable cost.
