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LG \u2013 consider inputs, refresh rates, and pixel density<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Samsung-JS9500-SUHD-TV\"](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Samsung-JS9500-SUHD-TV1.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nLG said there are multiple factors to consider when choosing between a TV or PC monitor \u2013 factors which ultimately influence price.<\/p>\n
One of the factors\u00a0is the input options. \u201cAlthough some HDTVs have VGA inputs\/outputs, this is not the ideal choice \u2013 it\u2019s an analog signal that will give you a far fuzzier, lower-resolution image than an HDMI or DVI signal,<\/em>\u201d said LG.<\/p>\nPixel density is another important consideration. \u201cMonitors have greater pixel density compared to TVs. A larger but less pixel-dense HDTV screen will display text, icons, and images as blurry, which will be difficult to read if you\u2019re sitting at a normal viewing distance.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nThe company said if\u00a0you are going to use a TV screen for playing games, you need to consider input lag.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile many computer monitors prioritize minimal lag times, many HDTVs do not, and prioritize (laggy) video processing instead.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nMany monitors are targeted at people who are using them to either play video games or for video and picture editing.<\/p>\n
\u201cA good monitor for editing will feature incredibly high contrast ratios, along with deeper blacks and a brighter display.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThese features are not quite as sought out on TVs as they are meant to be watched from a further distance.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThese monitor features, along with some other perks such as good build quality and overall design aesthetics, can bring up the costs of 24-inch monitors to match those of a 60-inch HDTV,<\/em>\u201d said LG.<\/p>\n
\nAsus \u2013 it\u2019s all about the unique features and benefits that monitors offer<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Asus-4K-monitor\"](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Asus-4K-monitor.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAsus marketing specialist Reuben Naude said that the higher price for PC monitors was due to the unique features and benefits monitors offered.<\/p>\n
Monitors deal with constant input via a keyboard and mouse, which requires quick response times. Gaming monitors, for example, have response times of 1ms.<\/p>\n
\u201cSome of our Asus monitors have a 144Hz refresh rate which ensures there is no lagging or screen tearing during gameplay or HD video playback,<\/em>\u201d said Naude.<\/p>\nCertain\u00a0Asus monitors also offer the option to tilt, swivel, and rotate for\u00a0user comfort.<\/p>\n
\u201cOur top-end monitors contain integrated Nvidia\u00a0G-Sync technology to synchronize the display\u2019s refresh rate to the GPU.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThis technology eliminates screen tearing, while minimising display stutter and input lag.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nMany of these features, said Naude, are not available on TVs.<\/p>\n
\nAcer \u2013 gaming monitors have a far lower input lag than TVs<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Acer-34-inch-screen\"](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Acer-34-inch-screen.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nAcer said one of the most important aspects of PC gaming monitors is the amount of input lag \u2013 the time it takes for your monitor to show what the PC is telling it to show.<\/p>\n
\u201cGaming monitors have a low input lag \u2013 usually under 5ms \u2013 while good TVs tend to have an input lag of just under 10ms,<\/em>\u201d said Acer.<\/p>\nAcer said TVs have image processing, which in essence means all images are processed before display \u2013 which increases input lag.<\/p>\n
Many PC monitors also have software such as Nvidia G-sync and AMD Free-sync built in.<\/p>\n
\u201cIf refresh rates don\u2019t match frame rates, one experiences screen tearing \u2013 which is essentially a horizontal line that cuts across the screen during gameplay.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cThe screen then tries to realign the two horizontal pieces, resulting in misalignment in the image.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cTelevisions do not have the software that allows this vertical synchronization.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nAnother key difference is response rate \u2013 the time it takes pixels to change. \u201cIf pixels take a long time to change, the images become blurry and causes ghosting.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nGaming monitors have a lower response rate \u2013 ranging from 1ms to 5ms \u2013 which keeps the display as clear as possible.<\/p>\n
PC monitors also have higher refresh rates, which is how many frames per second the monitor can display.<\/p>\n
\u201cAcer has a monitor that can be overclocked to refresh at 200Hz per second.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cMany monitors also have additional features. The Acer gaming monitors come with EyeProtect and an Ergo stand, which allows for height adjustment and swivel which aren\u2019t common on TVs.<\/em>”<\/p>\n
\nSamsung \u2013 the comparison of TVs and monitors cannot really be looked at from a pricing perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n![\"Samsung-JS9500-SUHD-TV\"](\"http:\/\/mygaming.co.za\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/12\/Samsung-JS9500-SUHD-TV.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\nSamsung said TVs and monitors differ in many ways, depending on the requirements of the device.<\/p>\n
\u201cTypically, TVs are designed to display a moving image, whereas monitors may be intended to show a static image \u2013 this may differ in cases where monitors are used for gaming,<\/em>\u201d said Samsung.<\/p>\nSamsung said it is difficult to compare TVs and monitors in a like-for-like situation, as the two devices are designed for different uses.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhile we could look at screen size as a point of comparison, the TV and monitor markets differ in terms of purchasing habits and what appeals to consumers.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cFor example, the entry point for monitors is typically around 18.5 inches \u2013 conversely, the entry point for TVs is around 32 inches.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cBoth of these entry points are the largest segment in the respective categories. In addition to this, the TV market globally is much larger than that of monitors.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\nSamsung said screen size is not the only element to consider when looking at pricing.<\/p>\n
Elements such as whether the screen makes use of SMART, UHD, or Curved technology will have an impact on the price, as will the processing speeds and resolution of the monitor or TV.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor example, Samsung is a pioneer in 4K technology for both TVs and monitors; new-to-market technology features such as this contribute to premium pricing.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n\u201cOther contributing factors which impact pricing of TVs and monitors are the import duty structures related to each of the respective products as well as the exchange rate of the goods upon arrival in country.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n
\nThis article originally appeared on MyBroadband<\/a> and is republished with permission.<\/h4>\nMore hardware news<\/strong><\/h3>\nTheir mightiest card yet: AMD to launch R9 Fury X2 in December<\/a><\/p>\nAMD unveils Radeon R9 380X: for those who can\u2019t quite afford a GTX 970<\/a><\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLG said there are multiple factors to consider when choosing between a TV or PC monitor \u2013 factors which ultimately influence price.<\/p>\n
One of the factors\u00a0is the input options. \u201cAlthough some HDTVs have VGA inputs\/outputs, this is not the ideal choice \u2013 it\u2019s an analog signal that will give you a far fuzzier, lower-resolution image than an HDMI or DVI signal,<\/em>\u201d said LG.<\/p>\n Pixel density is another important consideration. \u201cMonitors have greater pixel density compared to TVs. A larger but less pixel-dense HDTV screen will display text, icons, and images as blurry, which will be difficult to read if you\u2019re sitting at a normal viewing distance.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n The company said if\u00a0you are going to use a TV screen for playing games, you need to consider input lag.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile many computer monitors prioritize minimal lag times, many HDTVs do not, and prioritize (laggy) video processing instead.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Many monitors are targeted at people who are using them to either play video games or for video and picture editing.<\/p>\n \u201cA good monitor for editing will feature incredibly high contrast ratios, along with deeper blacks and a brighter display.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThese features are not quite as sought out on TVs as they are meant to be watched from a further distance.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThese monitor features, along with some other perks such as good build quality and overall design aesthetics, can bring up the costs of 24-inch monitors to match those of a 60-inch HDTV,<\/em>\u201d said LG.<\/p>\n Asus marketing specialist Reuben Naude said that the higher price for PC monitors was due to the unique features and benefits monitors offered.<\/p>\n Monitors deal with constant input via a keyboard and mouse, which requires quick response times. Gaming monitors, for example, have response times of 1ms.<\/p>\n \u201cSome of our Asus monitors have a 144Hz refresh rate which ensures there is no lagging or screen tearing during gameplay or HD video playback,<\/em>\u201d said Naude.<\/p>\n Certain\u00a0Asus monitors also offer the option to tilt, swivel, and rotate for\u00a0user comfort.<\/p>\n \u201cOur top-end monitors contain integrated Nvidia\u00a0G-Sync technology to synchronize the display\u2019s refresh rate to the GPU.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThis technology eliminates screen tearing, while minimising display stutter and input lag.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Many of these features, said Naude, are not available on TVs.<\/p>\n Acer said one of the most important aspects of PC gaming monitors is the amount of input lag \u2013 the time it takes for your monitor to show what the PC is telling it to show.<\/p>\n \u201cGaming monitors have a low input lag \u2013 usually under 5ms \u2013 while good TVs tend to have an input lag of just under 10ms,<\/em>\u201d said Acer.<\/p>\n Acer said TVs have image processing, which in essence means all images are processed before display \u2013 which increases input lag.<\/p>\n Many PC monitors also have software such as Nvidia G-sync and AMD Free-sync built in.<\/p>\n \u201cIf refresh rates don\u2019t match frame rates, one experiences screen tearing \u2013 which is essentially a horizontal line that cuts across the screen during gameplay.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe screen then tries to realign the two horizontal pieces, resulting in misalignment in the image.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cTelevisions do not have the software that allows this vertical synchronization.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Another key difference is response rate \u2013 the time it takes pixels to change. \u201cIf pixels take a long time to change, the images become blurry and causes ghosting.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Gaming monitors have a lower response rate \u2013 ranging from 1ms to 5ms \u2013 which keeps the display as clear as possible.<\/p>\n PC monitors also have higher refresh rates, which is how many frames per second the monitor can display.<\/p>\n \u201cAcer has a monitor that can be overclocked to refresh at 200Hz per second.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMany monitors also have additional features. The Acer gaming monitors come with EyeProtect and an Ergo stand, which allows for height adjustment and swivel which aren\u2019t common on TVs.<\/em>”<\/p>\n Samsung said TVs and monitors differ in many ways, depending on the requirements of the device.<\/p>\n \u201cTypically, TVs are designed to display a moving image, whereas monitors may be intended to show a static image \u2013 this may differ in cases where monitors are used for gaming,<\/em>\u201d said Samsung.<\/p>\n Samsung said it is difficult to compare TVs and monitors in a like-for-like situation, as the two devices are designed for different uses.<\/p>\n \u201cWhile we could look at screen size as a point of comparison, the TV and monitor markets differ in terms of purchasing habits and what appeals to consumers.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cFor example, the entry point for monitors is typically around 18.5 inches \u2013 conversely, the entry point for TVs is around 32 inches.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cBoth of these entry points are the largest segment in the respective categories. In addition to this, the TV market globally is much larger than that of monitors.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Samsung said screen size is not the only element to consider when looking at pricing.<\/p>\n Elements such as whether the screen makes use of SMART, UHD, or Curved technology will have an impact on the price, as will the processing speeds and resolution of the monitor or TV.<\/p>\n \u201cFor example, Samsung is a pioneer in 4K technology for both TVs and monitors; new-to-market technology features such as this contribute to premium pricing.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cOther contributing factors which impact pricing of TVs and monitors are the import duty structures related to each of the respective products as well as the exchange rate of the goods upon arrival in country.<\/em>\u201d<\/p>\n Their mightiest card yet: AMD to launch R9 Fury X2 in December<\/a><\/p>\n AMD unveils Radeon R9 380X: for those who can\u2019t quite afford a GTX 970<\/a><\/p>\n
\nAsus \u2013 it\u2019s all about the unique features and benefits that monitors offer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nAcer \u2013 gaming monitors have a far lower input lag than TVs<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nSamsung \u2013 the comparison of TVs and monitors cannot really be looked at from a pricing perspective<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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\nThis article originally appeared on MyBroadband<\/a> and is republished with permission.<\/h4>\n
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