LED tv vs computer monitor for playing games

8 years ago

My son plays games on computer, which is not a gaming computer but in between gaming computer and oridnary computer. Is there any advantage of using a computer monitor vs a tv the specifications of of which are as under. thanks

PANELScreen Size 21.5"Resolution 1920 x 1080Panel Type IPSColour Gamut (CIE 1931) 72%Colour Bit 8bit (6bit plus FRC)Colour Depth (Number of Colours) 16.7M coloursPixel Pitch (mm) 0.24795 x 0.24795Brightness (Typ.) 180 cd/m2Contrast Ratio (Original) 1000:1Contrast Ratio (DFC) 5M:1Response Time_Typ. (GTG) 14msViewing Angle R/L 178 (Typ.), U/D178 (Typ.)Surface Treatment non GlareINPUTS/OUTPUTSHDMI 1.3 YesTUNER INPUTDigital ATSCAnalog NTSCSPEAKERType InternalInput 3W x 2FREQUENCY (H/V)H-Frequency 30kHz~83kHzV-Frequency 56Hz~75HzPOWERType (w/ Watt) Adapter (24W)Input 100~240VPower Save/Sleep Mode (Max.) 1WDC Off (Max.) 0.4WSPECIAL FEATURESHDCP YesRemote Control YesKey Lock YesCaption YesFlicker Safe YesEye Comfort Mode YesSmart Energy Saving YesMotion Eye Care YesAuto / Manual Clock YesOn/ Off Time YesSleep Timer YesAuto Off / Auto Sleep YesPicture Mode YesTriple XD engine YesARC-PC 16:9, 4:3Wall Mount 75x75DIMENSIONS/WEIGHTWith Stand (WxHxD) 20" x 14.1" x 5.7"Without Stand (WxHxD) 20" x 12.5" x 2.1"Shipping Dimensions (WxHxD) 26" x 15" x 5"With Stand Weight 15 lbsWithout Stand Weight 14 lbsShipping Weight 21 lbsACCESSORIESPower Cord YesRemote Control YesSTANDARDUL(cUL) YesFCC-B Yes

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8 years ago
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Why are you asking this question? Are you having problems with Space in his room? Is it your son requesting a TV? Monitors are Typically Better than TV's, but the Current TV's are giving them a run for their money.

IMO, if I was to sit as a Desk, I'd prefer a monitor. But for gaming, the TV might suffice.

BTW, What you've pasted below is very difficult to Read and understand. It might be easier to read if you posted a Link to the Specs for the Monitor. Is it just the Specs for the Monitor you Posted or is that the TV too? I'm only seeing the monitor. Something like this: 21" Samsung 1920 x 1080
mtvhike
8 years ago
What characteristics of the TV do you think would be better than a monitor for computer use? I am thinking of the same tradeoff, but the only reason I would get a TV is because of its size; if 21" is big enough, get a monitor. I am looking at a vendor which sells both (bandh photovideo) and on their list of monitors, 21" is actually on the small side. They have 79 monitors with a size of 21", 115 23", 131 24", 162 27", and the largest, one which is 43", at $800. Our local Best Buy has a 40" TV for $199, so if it's big and cheap, then TV is the way to go.
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arceeguy
8 years ago
A good computer monitor will be able to display higher resolutions than a inexpensive 1080p HD television set. If your son doesn't have a "gaming PC" with a $250+ graphics card, the TV resolution will not be the limiting factor.
mtvhike
8 years ago
Yes, arceeguy, but what about a 4K TV? I know of no computer monitors with that resolution.
arceeguy
8 years ago
There are 4K computer monitors, but many "run of the mill" PC monitors can run higher than 1080p, for example, my 23" monitor has a max resolution of 2560 x 1440 compared to 1920 x 1080 "full HD". That's 1.77 times the pixels. Not quite 4K 3840 x 2160 but noticeably more detail if your PC's graphics card can handle it.

Resolution isn't the only thing either. You have to look at screen refresh rates as a powerful PC can run games at 90+ frames per second. Most reasonably priced 4K TV's have a native refresh rate of 60Hz. (regardless if they claim 120 or 240, that's just a marketing gimmick) That being said, you really need to be a game geek to really care. As a casual gamer, I've played games on mediocre systems at 30FPS 1080p and it looked good and played good to me personally.

Cheap TV's will also have cheap LCD panels with uneven LED backlighting - creating a halo around the whole screen. The cheap panels will also blur more on fast action. I guess what it boils down to is what you want to pay for either. But a good TV will look great and can do more if it is web enabled. For a college kid where space is at a premium a TV may be the way to go.

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