![]() Monitors can always be run at lower resolutions: you can run Windows for your work and productivity apps on a 4K screen at its native resolution, but you can always manually lower the resolution in individual games for better performance.Ĭonsoles, on the other hand, have set specifications and work with most compatible screens. On the other hand, it can be viable to get a monitor with the highest resolution possible to have a degree of future-proofing. The best gaming PCs and laptops on the market have the hardware necessary to run games at 4K with reasonable frame rates, but many others will have a better, smoother experience at 1080p or 1440p due to their hardware.įor many users, it makes sense to get a monitor that best matches their PC’s capabilities. Higher resolutions have better picture sharpness and clarity, but it comes at the cost of performance. On the other hand, most TVs are either FHD 1080p or 4K, although 8K TVs have started to become available (even though there is no 8K content available as of yet). ![]() Gaming monitors come in many resolutions like Full HD 1080p, 1440p, and 4K to suit different systems. ![]() These smaller monitors are also easier to move around, especially if you want to quickly access ports at the back. Models like the 25-inch Alienware AW2521HF and the 27-inch LG 27GN950 let players keep all of the action within their field of view. Where gaming monitors often have the advantage is with smaller screens. But at that size, the cost of many gaming monitors begins to match or even exceed TVs of a similar size. If you want a large gaming monitor, there are more and more options, like the 49-inch Sam sung Odyssey G9, the 65-inch Asus ROG Swift PG65UQ, or the 55-inch Alienware OLED AAW5520QD. The recommended viewing distance for a screen that size is 1 meter. The smallest LG C1 OLED TV, a popular choice among PC gamers for its infinite blacks and fast response times, is still 48 inches. Even smaller-size TVs can be too large for most PC setups. Gaming monitors are typically 32 inches and smaller, which is well suited for a desk environment where you’re at literal arms length from the monitor. So size matters-or relative size, at least. Similarly, it makes little sense to buy a 32 or 34-inch ultrawide monitor if you have to sit a meter or more away-you won’t be able to make out any details. ![]() ![]() While it might be nice to fork out for a 85-inch TV, it’ll only cause you physical discomfort if you’re typing in front of it all day: you won’t be able to enjoy the full picture and it’ll cause unnecessary eye strain. TV: Screen sizeĪn important factor when buying any TV or gaming monitor is your distance from the screen itself. If you were playing on a PC, you’d never consider playing on anything but a gaming monitor.īut now with the superfast pixel response times of OLED technology, gaming monitors supporting HDR 600, 1000 and higher standards, the superfast refresh rates of 240Hz, 300Hz and 360Hz, and new standards like HDMI 2.1, as well as smaller-size TVs with gaming-centric features, the decision is harder than ever. If you were playing on a console, then gaming on a TV was really the only way to go. It’s a question that used to have a simple answer. With all the advancements in display technologies, it’s a legitimate question: should you game on a traditional gaming monitor, or a bigger, brighter TV? ![]()
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