Best budget TVs for gaming in SA

Which TV should you get without breaking the bank?

Jeremy ProomeJanuary 25, 2013

When looking for a good TV for gaming at a budget price, the Samsung 32EH5000, Sony KLV-32EX330, LG 32LV3710, and the Samsung UA32ES5600 are all viable options.

Things to look for in a decent gaming TV include a reasonable screen size, fast refresh rate (at least a 120Hz TV for gaming), and a suitable price.

The following TVs are in the 32-39-inch range and handle the pace and requirements of gaming consoles today. For the 40-47 inch range, check out the bigger, best TVs for gaming available in SA.

Samsung 32-inch Full HD LED TV 32EH5000 (R4,499.00 – Makro)

The Samsung 32EH5000 LED TV features a 100Hz refresh rate to handle quick moving images, and with the Clear Motion tech, gamers will get lag free images when racking up headshots.

The TV also features 2 HDMIs and 1 USB input.

9/10 – Trusted reviews

Samsung 32EH5000

Sony 32-inch (81cm ) Full HD LED TV KLV-32EX330 R 4,299.00 – Makro)

Sony’s KLV-32EX330 LED TV is a good option for gamers, as the 32-inch TV features Motionflow 100Hz, along with Sony’s Bravia engine, which reduces lag and judder.

The TV also features 2 HDMI ins and 1 USB port.

9/10 – Trusted Reviews Revoo aggregate score (KDL-32HX753)

Sony KLV-32EX330

LG 32-inch LED Full HD Smart TV 32LV3710 – (R4,519.99 – Hirches)

LG’s 32LV3710 is a good gaming display for its price tag.

The TV features the XD Engine, which helps with de-interlacing and up-scaling.

The TV only has one HDMI and one USB, but makes up by having Smart TV and web browsing capabilities.

HDTV Test: Qualified recommendation (LG L-series)

LG 32LV3710

Samsung UA32ES5600 32-inch SLIM LED TV – (R5,200.00 – Dion Wired)

The new Slim range of TVs are priced higher than traditional design sets, but do take up less space.

The TV features “Clear Motion Rate” teach and a 100Hz refresh rate, along with the Hyper Real Engine, which helps enhance colours and reduce blur on fast moving images.

The TV also houses 3 HDMIs and 2 USB ports.

HDTV test – Qualified Recommendation (ES5 series)