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What are the best 4K TVs to use as a computer monitor?

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16 Options Considered	Price	Ethernet	USB
93 Sony X720E (KD43X720E)	$548.00	Yes	3x USB 2.0
92 TCL S405 49" (49S405)	$350	Yes	1x USB 2.0
75 Samsung KU6300	$597.99	1	–
-- Samsung KS9000	$2,297.99	1	–
65 Sony X800D	$748	1	–

Sony X720E (KD43X720E)

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Makes an excellent computer monitor

The Sony X720E makes an excellent computer monitor because of the TV’s short input lag, full 4:4:4 color support, and well-handled motion blur. The TV has enough processing power to keep its input lag and response time to a bare minimum. Its input lag is 19.7 ms, which ensures that it takes less than 1/50th of a second for the X720E to process an input signal generated by, let's say, a click of a button and display a corresponding image change. Furthermore, the X720E is a very responsive TV. It takes only 7.5 ms for its pixels to switch 80% to the next color; As a result, fast-moving objects don’t leave long trails on a screen which almost cancels out all the motion blur effects. The full 4:4:4 color support allows the X720E to process native computer-generated video input. As a result, the TV can display sharp and crisp image, without any detail loss. This is especially noticeable while viewing vector graphics such as text. See More

Top Con

Can’t unleash full potential of HDR content

Even though this TV does support HDR10 media, the low HDR peak brightness, poor native contrast, lack of local dimming, and lack of wide color gamut severely limit the quality of HDR playback. Even some lower tier TVs will produce higher quality HDR images. See More

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Great for bright rooms

The combination of reasonably high peak brightness and semi-gloss screen finish allows this TV to deal with reflections and glare efficiently. Its 340 nits of brightness are almost double than what its direct competitor, the TCL S405, offers. Furthermore, the X720E diffuses up to 97.6% of ambient light; thus the TV does not suffer from reflections. See More

Top Con

Not compatible with Dolby Vision

When it comes to HDR content, the X720E cannot display Dolby Vision-compliant content as it is only limited to HDR10 content. Even though HDR10 has more available content, multiple services require Dolby Vision for HDR playback. See More

Top Pro

Excellent for console gaming

The Sony X720E is a great companion to latest gen consoles, like the Xbox One X, PS4 Pro, and Wii U because of its 4K60 support, low input lag, and motion blur candling capabilities. Furthermore, the TV’s full HDR support allows you to fully experience HDR-enhanced games such as World of Tanks, FIFA 18, etc. See More

Top Con

Built-in speakers don’t sound right

The X720E comes with an integrated 20W 2.0 stereo speaker system. While it can get pretty loud (around 100 dB), the quality of sound is very weak, especially when it comes to bass. The speakers sound unclear and muddy. See More

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Excellent for upscaling content

This TV does a fantastic job when it comes to upscaling low-resolution content. In a nutshell, it can upscale 480p, 720p, and 1080p content to 4K resolution while preserving details and sharp edges. Great for those with a collection of old DVDs or Blu-ray disks. See More

Top Con

Dark scenes look shallow

Because of the really low native contrast ratio of 907:1, dark scenes look washed out if the TV is placed in a dark environment. See More

Top Pro

Ads-free main interface

The main interface of the smart OS does not feature advertisements or sponsored content. See More

Top Con

Not suitable for competitive gaming

While the TV's input lag of 19.7 ms is noticeably smaller than the overwhelming majority of TVs on the market, it still can not compete with rapid TN gaming monitors when it comes to fast and competitive gaming. The input lag of such panels can go all the way down to 3 ms. See More

Top Pro

Well-rounded inputs

Regarding connectivity, this TV is has everything you'd currently want. It has three HDCP 2.2 compliant HDMI 2.0 ports, digital and analog audio output ports, and an Ethernet port. Additionally, as the TV has a composite input interface, you can enjoy playing your retro consoles, such as the Nintendo and Sega without having to go through the hassle of signal conversion. HDMI, USB, and analog coaxial ports are situated on the side of the TV so you won’t have any problem accessing them even if it’s mounted on a wall. See More

Top Con

Requires an external power brick

Both the 43-inch and 49-inch models of the Sony X720E have large and bulky external power bricks. Bulky PSUs can be a hassle to deal with especially if you’re mounting your TV on a wall. See More

Top Pro

No problems with image retention

Unlike the majority of OLED panels, this LED TV does not suffer from image retention problems. You can leave the TV on for long periods without having to worry about pixel damage. See More

Top Con

Non-intuitive smart OS

Unlike other Sony TVs, the X720E has a custom, Linux based operating system which runs the Opera TV application store. OS is unintuitive and confusing to use. See More

Top Pro

Suitable for viewing up-front

The reasonably small panel size of 43-inch means you can still be comfortable looking at the screen up close. You can conveniently use this TV as a computer monitor and sit as close as 2.2 feet away from it. See More

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The stand does not take up too much space

The 43-inch model of Sony X720E does not take up too much space on a work desk as the TV comes with a compact, 9.4-inch by 21.9-inch stand. In comparison, the TCL S405 takes up almost 30% more table space. See More

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Excellent viewing angles

The X720E has excellent viewing angles because of its IPS panel, which gives you greater freedom than VA panels when it comes to finding a good viewing spot. In fact, you will only notice a minor color shift if your viewing angle is greater than 41 degrees. See More

Specs

HDMI:2x HDMI 2.0, 1x HDMI 1.4, HDCP 2.2

Local Dimming:No

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TCL S405 49" (49S405)

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Works well as a computer monitor

The S405 works well as a computer monitor thanks to its low input lag, barely noticeable motion blur, and full 4:4:4 color support. The 43" model can even be used up close due to its small minimal viewing distance. The low input lag and low motion blur of ~15ms makes it highly responsive to input and gives it the ability to handle dynamic content well. It also has full 4:4:4 color support that, so text or shapes with hard edges on the screen won't be blurry. See More

Top Con

Not suitable for group watching

The S405 has a narrow viewing angle that makes it unsuitable for watching with groups. Audience sitting away from the center of the screen will not experience the same picture as those sitting in the center, because the picture quality starts to deteriorate significantly when viewing from just ≥30° away from the screen's center. See More

Top Pro

Decent picture quality

The S405 looks decent with adequately deep black levels, above-average color accuracy, and sufficient peak brightness levels for most content. It’s especially great at reproducing dark scenes thanks to the panel’s contrast ratio of about 4000:1, which means blacks can get really dark at about 4000 times darker than the brightest white it can produce. Colors are spot-on even without calibration, and the panel can get bright enough with a peak brightness level of ~200 nits to make them pop in dark environments. The best viewing experience will be in a dark environment where the panel won’t have to compete with light - the S405’s screen can’t really get bright enough to perform as well in bright environments. See More

Top Con

HDR support is basic

The S405 can't reproduce HDR pictures very well because it lacks various important features. HDR won't look much different from SDR due to the lack of wide color gamut and low peak brightness. It can't reproduce the full range of colors necessary for HDR, and the brightness level of only ~200 nits is barely enough for HDR content to stand out. The black levels are also insufficient for highlights to stand out, and it won't be as dynamic as one would expect for HDR due to the lack of local dimming. See More

Top Pro

Excellent value for money

The S405 strikes a nice balance between picture quality, screen size, and input lag, all for an affordable price of below $500. It's a great choice for casual watching and gaming without breaking the bank. Compared to its direct competitors, it offers decent picture quality that is a tad below them, bigger screen size, and lower input lag. Content looks decent enough for most casual viewers - the black levels are sufficiently deep, colors are vivid, and it gets bright enough for most types of content in a dark room. The size difference is pretty huge - options with similar size of 49", or even smaller, cost fairly more than the S405. Its low input lag of ~15ms contributes to a more responsive gaming experience. It's barely noticeable, and it’s also one of the lowest in the 4K TVs market, which is an impressive feat in this price bracket. See More

Top Con

Can't fight glare very well

The S405 can deal with small amounts of light, such as sunlight through curtains, but it won't be able to stand up to huge amounts of light. Its handling of reflections is only average, and it can't get bright enough. The panel has a semi-gloss finish which helps in reducing reflections a little, but its peak brightness level of ~200 nits is not enough for fighting glare. See More

Top Pro

Main interface has no ads

The S405 has no ads on its main interface, although there can be ads in third-party applications. Third-party ads can't be blocked, but the tracking and personalisation can be limited through the TV's settings. See More

Top Con

Poor sound quality

The speakers on the S405 is too bassy and distortion becomes a huge problem at high volumes. A relatively cheap speaker system or a soundbar will make a huge difference in sound quality. See More

Top Pro

Colors are accurate even without calibration

The S405 is excellent at reproducing colors accurately out of the box. Even without calibration, the colors are spot-on - they're very close to what the source signal demands, and any inaccuracies are generally considered imperceptible to most end users. The overall average difference between the source signal and the panel's reproduction of the color is measured in Delta-E, where lower means better accuracy. The S405 has a Delta-E of below 2.0, and anything below 3.0 is generally considered accurate for most end users. See More

Top Con

Remote lacks functionality

The S405 has a basic remote that is only capable of navigation, playback control, and volume control. It doesn't have fancy stuff like voice command found in remotes of other TVs. See More

Top Pro

Can be used up close

The 43" model of the TCL S405 can be placed on top of your work desk and used as a computer monitor, thanks to its reasonably small panel size and low minimum viewing distance of 2.2 ft. See More

Top Con

Lacks support for Dolby Vision

The S405 only supports the HDR10 format for HDR content. See More

Top Pro

Intuitive & smooth user interface

The S405 runs on the Roku TV smart platform, touted for its simple, straightforward, and lag-free UI. It’s easy for anyone to grasp how navigation works, thanks to its two-column design with the menu on the left and options on the right. There’s also no noticeable lag during navigation or menu selection. See More

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Decent for watching sports

The S405 is a good pick for watching sports thanks to its low motion blur and reasonably consistent color uniformity. Fast-moving objects, like footballs, won't leave any visible trails on the screen thanks to the low motion blur of ~15ms. While there are slight uniformity inconsistencies in the edges of the panel when displaying large, same-color objects on screen, like football fields, the issues generally go unnoticed by most. See More

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Excellent for gaming

The S405 is excellent for gaming - the overall experience will be very responsive thanks to the barely noticeable input lag and motion blur. The TV only takes ~15ms to respond to the user's input, and it can also fully change its pixels color in that same time, resulting in fast-moving objects not leaving any trails on the screen, eliminating virtually all motion blur. It's also great for HDR gaming because there is no increased input lag for HDR, and it has full 4K @ 60 FPS support, which makes it suitable for all new 4K games. See More

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Decent for casual movies/TV watching

The S405 is a decent, affordable pick if you're a casual viewer. You'll get decent picture quality and a good 4K experience, but the HDR performance might be lacklustre due to the lack of local dimming, wide color gamut, and low HDR peak brightness. See More

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Colors are easy to calibrate

Color calibration can be performed easily via the Roku mobile app. You won't have to fiddle with the remote trying to set the values correctly. See More

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Highly versatile

The S405 is versatile enough to be used as a general-purpose display. The picture quality is decent for movies and TV shows, and it checks all the boxes that makes a TV suitable for gaming, sports, and as a computer monitor: low input lag, low motion blur, good screen uniformity, and full 4:4:4 color support. See More

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Well-balanced side inputs

Even when the S405 is mounted on a wall, you'll still have access to all essential inputs and outputs which are situated on the side of the unit. See More

Specs

HDMI:3x HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2

Local Dimming:No

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Samsung KU6300

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Multiple resolutions and input modes

The set supports all the popular resolutions up to 4K at 60Hz refresh rate. The input lag for FullHD and 4K resolution, is surprisingly low even when receiving HDR signals, making this a great gaming monitor. In addition, chroma 4:4:4 sub-sampling rate is supported as well, meaning that the monitor will not show any artifacts or blurred out details when editing documents, pictures or browsing the web. See More

Top Con

Problems displaying HDR content

While HDR content is supported by the TV, it lacks the ability to properly display it. The KU6300 will display HDR content with less highlights and without the extra color data found in HDR compared to a standard signal. So although it can read and display HDR signals, you won’t be able to take full advantage of it. See More

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Sharp, clear text in PC mode

Chroma 4:4:4 input is recognized in PC mode, so text will look sharp and clear. See More

Top Con

Thick design

The bezel of the TV is made out of glossy plastic and it's 1.6 cm thick. The thickness of the TV itself is 6.2 cm, so it will stick out from the wall a bit. See More

Top Pro

Picture specifications can live up to premium standards

Compared to other sets in this price range, this TV offers fantastic picture quality. Its high contrast ratio and black levels is comparable to TVs twice as expensive, making it great for movie watching. Color banding is not a problem as the panel offers great gradation. Brightness is even and enough for watching in bright conditions like sunlit rooms. Motion is handled well, thanks to the fast pixel response time and image processing. See More

Top Con

Large footprint

The stand is made of plastic and t’s quite wide and reaches far towards the back, so this TV has a large footprint. See More

Top Pro

Multiple sizes versions exist

There are several sizes available to suit various needs and budgets. See More

Top Con

Noticeable distortion at high volumes

Harmonic distortion is minimal at low volumes, but the sound gets significant distortion at high volumes. See More

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Good input access

Since the TV has all the inputs ordered neatly in one side, they can be reached easily even when the TV is mounted to a wall. See More

Top Con

Good sound for its price

Low end frequency response cutoff is at a decent 90Hz, but there is a drop between 10-15 kHz at low volumes. Overall the response is average, but better than almost any budget TV. See More

Top Pro

Good for bright viewing conditions

The maximum brightness of the set is 420 nits, which is good for bright viewing conditions or for bright scenes on screen. Since the TV does not have proper HDR support, HDR content does not take advantage of this, however. See More

Top Con

There may be a need for an external sound system

The TV is loud, with a maximum volume of 89dB. However, since the sound distorts at high volumes, it is advisable buy an external sound system for larger rooms. See More

Top Pro

Very dark blacks

A pure black screen measures just 0.024 cd/m², which means that when black colours or loading screens appear, they will truly look black (instead of the dark purplish glow which lower quality screens produce when displaying black colours). The deviation of black level across the TV is great as well - at half a percent the screen will appear extremely uniform with no bright spots. This helps it achieve a very good contrast ratio of 4500:1. See More

Top Con

No support for signals above 60 Hz

The TV supports signals up to 4K resolution and 60Hz with HDR support, meaning that most formats are supported except for 1080p at 120Hz. See More

Top Pro

Good viewing angles

With 20° of viewing with no colour distortion, this is a good TV to use as a computer monitor. Because you'll be sitting close to it, the angle when looking at the far edges of the display are much more angled than when looking dead-on at the middle of the display. This means you'll notice much less colour shifting than other TVs with poorer viewing angles. See More

Top Con

Color distortion and brightness loss at higher viewing angles

The monitor is best viewed directly as the viewing angle of the screen is really shallow and colors start to get distorted at 35 degrees. There is a noticeable brightness loss at 31 degrees. See More

Top Con

Reflections are noticeable

The semi-glossy screen does not handle reflections well. Although direct reflections are seen clearly, ambient lightning reflections aren’t too noticeable. See More

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Wide color gamut not supported

The TV has a 10-bit panel but it does not support a wide color gamut, so there won’t be a visible difference when it comes to HDR content. See More

Top Con

No display port

Display port is a port used to deliver high amounts of data, and more favourable than HDMI for very high resolution high fps gaming. See More

Top Con

Frame rates limited at 60Hz - poor for gaming

Gaming in 120Hz allows the TV to show more frames each second, delivering more up-to-date graphics than 60Hz TVs. 120Hz TVs will show refreshed screens twice as much, letting the gamer see their enemy up to a whole frame quicker. While not a con for the average gamer, high intensity FPS (first person shooter) gamers require extremely high refresh rates. See More

Top Con

High response time means longer delays

Gamers require the fastest response possible so they aren't even a frame behind their opponents. The response time on this TV is 18.7. For comparison, computer monitors geared towards gaming often offer 5ms or lower response time. 16ms is commonly thrown around as the total delay before it can become noticeable. This 18.7ms delay plus mouse delay will be considerably over the 16ms threshold. See More

Specs

Power consumption:48 W

Contrast: 5411 : 1

Refresh rate:60 Hz

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Samsung KS9000

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Amazing for gaming

This is one of the best screens that can be used for gaming as this 4K TV manages to deliver absolutely excellent motion control with no noticeable motion blur problems. Input lag measures around 20 ms in FullHD, 4K or 4K+HDR modes. This means that the action on the screen will not be blurred out nor will it lag behind the actual input from the buttons that you pressed on the controller or keyboard. See More

Top Con

Somewhat narrow viewing angles

Because of the display technology used, pictures will only look best in a narrow viewing angle as it significantly loses color accuracy and brightness at a wider viewing angle. See More

Top Pro

Spectacular picture quality

KS9000 screen quality and combination of black levels, contrast and color saturation is one of the best you can get from an LCD TV. Colors are true to life and very vivid. Bright and dark areas of the screen are excellent and even the slightest details are noticeable. Combining all this - movies and video games will look outstanding, especially HDR ones. See More

Top Con

Troublesome to fit on some TV tables

The TV stand's large size and cumbersome design might not make it suitable for some TV tables. See More

Top Pro

Excellent movie playback and motion interpolation

Movie watchers will be pleased by how it excellently handles 24 fps movies and delivers judder-free playback due to its 120Hz screen. Motion interpolation also works even on a 60fps signal, if it is needed. Pixel response time is 16ms, resulting in almost no motion blur in fast paced scenes. See More

Top Con

Some harmonic distortion

Harmonic distortion is even as the volume increases, but significant distortion is present in the low-mids. See More

Top Pro

Pleasant to the eye

The bezel of this TV is only 1 cm thin and has a premium polished metal finish. It's stand has a chrome finish. The back of the TV is well-designed and has a premium finish with no visible inputs or ventilation holes. See More

Top Con

No support for signals above 60 Hz

The TV supports signals up to 4K resolution and 60Hz with HDR support, meaning that most formats are supported except for 1080p at 120Hz. See More

Top Pro

Respectable frequency response

Frequency cut-off is respectable for a TV. The low end gets cut off at only 71Hz and there is no significant drop on high tones. See More

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Speakers suitable for small rooms

The TV can get loud if needed, but it is only good enough for a small room, as the maximum volume reaches 87dB and there is no significant distortion noticeable at high volumes. See More

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Sharp, clear text in PC mode

Chroma 4:4:4 input is recognized in PC mode, so text will look sharp and clear. See More

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Above average colors

The TV uses a 10-bit panel and HDR processing, meaning it can produce 64 times more color than an 8-bit ordinary panel and covers 97% off color space range used in movie industry standards. See More

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No issues when used on sunlit rooms

The TV can produce more than 500 nits of overall brightness, so the picture can be bright even in bright, sunlit rooms, as well as can produce a short term localized brightness of more than 1000 nits letting HDR content look stunning. The glossy TV screen doesn’t have harsh reflections or purple tinting in dark areas, See More

Top Pro

Very good for dark scenes and environments

The black color is deep, even and does not seem grey or bluish, resulting in wonderful dark scenes and excellent picture quality in a dark environment. Only OLED TVs can provide a better result. See More

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Excellent contrast ratio

It has a contrast ratio of 6800:1 which is excellent for a LCD TV and results in a natural and dynamic picture with deep blacks and detailed bright scenes. See More

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Sleek design

The TV’s design is sleek and modern, and should fit anywhere, even the back of the TV looks well designed. See More

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Easy to connect external devices

Samsung KS9000 has a small external box called OneConnect, that has all the HDMI and USB connections for the TV, making it easy to access them, as you do not need to reach for the back of the TV. See More

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Useful for professional work

The set supports chroma 4:4:4, meaning that small details or text displayed on the screen will remain accurate and undisturbed by the lack of color data. As the screen panel covers 97% of the color space range that is used by the film industry, it can be used as a monitor for accurate video or photo editing as well when properly calibrated. See More

Specs

Power consumption:53 W

Contrast:6820 : 1

Refresh rate:120 Hz

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Sony X800D

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Top Con

49" model has mediocre contrast ratio

Contrast is about 1500:1 for the 49-inch model. See More

Top Pro

Great color reproduction

Despite the low price, this TV offers near-premium display specs and HDR functionality which separates this TV from its competitors. Sony’s Triluminos technology allows a much wider color gamut and more natural looking colors previously only found on high-end models. Pictures will look more dynamic and natural compared to other TVs in this price range, especially when using an HDR signal. See More

Top Con

Separate power brick

There is a separate power brick on the 49” version. See More

Top Pro

Smooth motion for movies and games

The X800D’s strong motion control handling make it great for movies and games. At 15ms the pixel response time is better than its price range competitors which results in virtually no blurring or trailing with fast moving objects on the screen. Additionally, it supports black frame insertion, even in game mode, which further smoothes the picture and reduces eye tracking motion blur. See More

Top Con

Depending on the setting, inputs can be hard to access

Note that if the TV is mounted on a wall, some inputs are difficult to access. See More

Top Pro

Small details will look sharp and clear

The TV is a great monitor for tasks like text editing, web browsing, 3D modelling or other situations where detailed color information is needed for each pixel. It supports 4:4:4 chroma in PC mode or uncompressed color data for each individual pixel. It eliminates jagginess on text and loss of detail on small objects caused by pixels with inaccurate color data. See More

Top Con

43" model has rather poor viewing angles

Colors start to shift at 20 degrees and a noticeable brightness loss begins at 40 degrees. See More

Top Pro

Thin TV with thin bezels

The bezels are only 1 cm thin and TV itself is only 4.5 cm thin, so it will look good either on a wall or on a table. See More

Top Con

Somewhat lacking brightness

The maximum brightness of the set is 375 nits, which provides acceptable performance in sunlit rooms. HDR content, where brightness is needed, will look decent but lacks the peak brightness of higher-end models. See More

Top Pro

Attractive, compact stand

The stand is metallic and does not require much space on a table. See More

Top Con

Distortion at higher volumes

Harmonic distortion is not a problem in low and mid high volumes, but the sound becomes heavily distorted at maximum volume. See More

Top Pro

Good frequency response

Low frequency cut off is at 90Hz and there are no major drops on the high frequencies, ranking this TV above average See More

Top Con

Lacking black levels

Although the TV can reproduce colors brilliantly, provides a great picture in a dark environment and the shadows can be distinguished clearly in complex dark scenes. The black levels won’t compete with higher end models since it lacks local dimming, or the ability to dim the LEDs only on parts of the screen displaying black. See More

Top Pro

Picture enhancement

This TV has a special processor that enhances picture quality. The signal is broken down and sent to the display in several components (texture, outline, contrast, and color). Each one is separately analyzed and processed, to ensure the clearest, sharpest, most attractive final image. See More

Top Con

No support for signals above 60 Hz

The TV supports signals up to 4K resolution and 60Hz with HDR support, meaning that most formats are supported except for 1080p at 120Hz. See More

Top Pro

49" model has good viewing angles

For the 49-inch model the viewing angle is very generous and can suit almost all situations. See More

Top Con

Input lag might be too much for pro gamers

If you are a serious first person shooter or racing game player, where every millisecond counts, the input lag may not suit you. See More

Top Pro

Handles reflections adequately if the room isn’t too bright

The screen has a semi-glossy finish which helps reduce reflections. See More

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43" model has excellent contrast ratio

It has an excellent contrast ratio of 3900:1, providing a dynamic looking picture. See More

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Speakers suitable for daily use

This TV's speakers are okay for regular use at normal volumes, reaching 92dB which is enough for a mid-sized room. But for larger rooms it is recommended to buy a separate sound system. See More

Top Pro

Good support for various input formats and resolutions

The X800D’s support for different resolutions and refresh rates, when hooked up as a PC monitor, is excellent. See More

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Input lag sufficient for casual gamers

Casual gamers will be satisfied as X800D delivers barely noticeable input lag of 33ms at 1080p and 35ms at 4K. See More

Specs

Power consumption:45W

Contrast:3877 : 1

Refresh rate:60 Hz

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Samsung KU7500

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Top Pro

Immersive curved display

Typically, wide monitors have some distortion near the edges whether it be colour distortion, or field-of-view distortion (because the edges are further away, images near the edges will appear smaller than if they were dead-centre). Because of the curve, this effect is negated. In addition to measurable benefits, there's also the cool-factor to take into consideration. Curved displays are just plain neat, and really help to immerse you into whatever it is you're doing. See More

TCL 43UP130

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Top Pro

Headphone jack allows for a convenient headphone plug

Most TVs don't come with a headphone jack, but it's very convenient to have instead of plugging your headphones into your desktop which is typically placed on the ground. See More

Top Con

Wide stand

While most TVs and monitors have a centralized stand which can fit on smaller desks, this TV has legs near the edge of each side of the TV. This means that your desk will need to be as wide as the TV, because virtually none of the TV hangs out past the legs. See More

Top Pro

Pretty good black levels

Pure black emits 0.036 cd/m² of light, which is pretty good. This makes shadows pop, and help it achieve a very respectable contrast ratio of 4000:1. See More

Top Con

Colours aren't balanced

The backlight on this TV is disappointing - it doesn't provide even lighting. Some sections are a bit brighter, and the colours there appear more washed out than other sections. This is a big disappointment for general use, but a really big issue for content creators who rely on accurate colours for photoshop or video production. See More

Samsung KU7000

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Vizio P-Series

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Top Pro

Excellent black levels and contrast ratio for its price tag

It has a full-array local dimming backlight system, allowing it to produce excellent black levels and giving it a contrast ratio of 5,700:1. In comparison, other similarly-priced TV sets have an average contrast ratio of 4,000:1. See More

Top Con

It's a bulky TV

It's a bit bulkier than most of the TVs today, measuring 6.5 cm. See More

Top Pro

Good design

The design doesn’t appear cheap and has a nice textured metallic finish at the borders. See More

Top Con

Watching cable or broadcast TV requires an external decoder

If you want to watch cable or broadcast TV, then you will need to buy an external decoder. Vizio included one extra HDMI port to make up for that, so you can connect the decoder and still have four free HDMI slots like most TVs. For those who dislike using a tablet as a remote, you can choose to buy an external media box as well, though that also means adding another remote and another box. See More

Top Pro

Wide color spectrum with virtually no visible gradient

Color gamut is wide with almost no visible gradient banding, especially if the TV is calibrated correctly. See More

Top Con

Using the basic remote is not really an option

Not all users are comfortable using a tablet for almost all TV functions, and the smaller, basic remote that also comes with the TV offers very limited control. See More

Top Pro

Handles fast moving scenes well

Fast moving scenes appear smooth since there is no judder, a visual artifact where dynamic scenes filmed in 24 fps (such as in movies) appear to stutter and shake. See More

Top Con

Sound volume not suitable for large rooms

The TV itself isn't very loud, so it's better to buy a separate audio system if you will use this TV in a large room. See More

Top Pro

Equipped with HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input.

Since most new video players, receivers, and laptops come with HDMI 2.0, you shouldn't have any problems connecting them as the TV comes equipped with four HDMI 2.0 inputs and one 1.4a input. See More

Top Con

Frequency response isn't very good

Frequency response is not that good as the highs dip down at around 10kHz and the lower end cuts off at 120Hz, meaning the lower bass is completely absent. See More

Top Pro

Great build quality

The build quality of this set is excellent, with a texturized metal frame that feels premium compared to plastic frames of similarly priced TVs. See More

Top Con

Some reflections are noticeable

Reflections are noticeable due to the semi-glossy screen used, but there are no major halos or rainbows noticeable from direct light exposure. See More

Top Pro

Superb picture quality

The Vizio P-series can display a wider color palette, deeper blacks and brighter whites compared to other TVs in its price range. The contrast and black levels are outstanding for an LCD TV. It uses a 10-bit panel so the color palette range is 64 times larger than a standard 8-bit panel. See More

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It won't fit narrow TV stands.

The stands are placed wide on each side of the TV, thus making it stable. However, it also means it won’t fit in narrow tables stands. See More

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Viewable in bright conditions

The backlight is bright enough to make the screen viewable in bright conditions, like a sunny room. See More

Top Con

Issues with Chromecast

Chromecast streaming has issues with responsiveness and occasional bugs in the applications that result in the app freezing or crashing. See More

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Great for sports watching and video games

Great motion handling and low input lag make it a great choice for watching sports or playing video games, respectively. See More

Top Con

Color shifts are noticeable when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees

The viewing angle is unimpressive with the P-series, as you can notice color shifts when viewed at angles beyond 20 degrees. See More

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Control through Chromecast via a pre-installed custom tablet or your personal smartphone

A custom tablet with Chromecast is included with the TV. You can then use it to control the TV or use any app or use Chromecast compatible apps like YouTube and Netflix to directly stream to your screen. Your own smartphone can be used as well, provided you install Chromecast. However, since there is no system in the TV itself, you will always need a tablet or phone to stream content. Having Chromecast support also minimizes the risk of compatibility issues in the future. See More

Top Con

Low brightness

Brightness measures at only 500 nits, which is enough for viewing in bright conditions like sunlit rooms but isn’t comparable to the brightness of high-end sets. See More

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Capable of displaying HDR and DolbyVision content

The Vizio can display HDR and DolbyVision content so you won’t have problems streaming content in these formats. See More

Top Con

To adjust settings, a smartphone or tablet needs to be used

The TV itself does not have smart features or even a traditional menu, meaning you have to use a smartphone or tablet to adjust settings. See More

Top Con

Noticeable harmonic distortion

Harmonic distortion is noticeable in the mid range, especially in high volume. See More

Specs

Power consumption:101 W

Contrast:5694 : 1

Refresh rate:120 Hz (except 50")

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Vizio D40u-D1

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Very dark blacks

A pure black screen measures just 0.023 cd/m², which means that when black colours or loading screens appear, they will actually look black (instead of the dark purplish glow which lower quality screens produce when displaying black colours). See More

Top Con

Mediocre viewing angles

This TV has been testing to have a viewing angle of about 15°. While great for a TV, this is sub-par for a computer monitor. Because you'll be sitting closer to it, the angle from center to the edge of the screen will likely be past the 15° mark, which could leave colours washed out by the edges of the panel. See More

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Great colors

The colors on this TV deliver great accuracy and very little banding, easily outperforming any other TV in its price range. See More

Top Con

Not the best choice for text or photo editing

The TV does not support chroma 4:4:4 sub-sampling. Therefore, small fonts and small details on photos lose color data and detail. See More

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Size options

The TV comes in various sizes, starting from 40” up to 65”, making it easy to choose the best size for you. See More

Top Con

No Chromecast

Unlike Vizio's more recent TV ranges, which use Chromecast, this TV still uses a standard smart TV system, providing only basic functionality and apps. See More

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Decent response time for gaming

This TV has a response time of 12.3ms, which is pretty good but not optimal for gaming. 16ms is considered the total response time (from mouse to monitor) before humans can detect the delay, so as long as you use a very fast mouse you shouldn't notice any delay whatsoever. See More

Top Con

Low brightness

The TV is not the best option if you plan to use it in bright conditions as the brightness level is one of the lowest in the market, reaching only 260 nits. If it was not for the excellent contrast ratio, the picture would look bland. See More

Top Pro

5 HDMI ports

With 5 HDMI ports, which offer extremely low latency in Game mode, you can have everything plugged into this TV. See More

Top Con

120Hz only runs in 1080p

Because of the lack of a Display Port, 120Hz can only be achieved at 1080p. 120Hz is preferable when it comes to gaming, so for the best performance you will need to game at 1080p. 4K only supports 60Hz, which isn't ideal for gaming but will work fine for productivity purposes. See More

Top Con

No display port

Display port is a port used to deliver high amounts of data, and more favourable than HDMI for very high resolution high fps gaming. See More

Samsung KS8000

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Big footprint

This TV will not fit all TV tables, as the stands are mounted on each side of the TV, creating a wide footprint. See More

Top Pro

No input lag issues

This is one of the best TVs that can be used for gaming as it manages to deliver absolutely excellent motion control with no noticeable motion blur problems. Input lag measures around 20 ms in FullHD, 4K or 4K+HDR modes. This means that the action on the screen will not be blurred out nor will it lag behind the actual controller input. See More

Top Con

External sound system may be needed

The sound of the TV is above average, when compared to other sets, and can even be enough for small rooms, but for larger living rooms it is recommended to use an external audio device. See More

Top Pro

Superb contrast and color reproduction

The Samsung KS800 does not disappoint when it comes to picture quality. The TV has a 10 bit panel with excellent color gamut coverage, meaning that the picture will look detailed and colors will look natural without any banding issues, especially if HDR content is displayed. Contrast and color uniformity is also excellent for a LCD TV making it a good choice for very dark rooms, as no backlight blooming will be visible. See More

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Easy access to inputs

This TV has a small external box called OneConnect that has all the HDMI and USB connections for the TV, making it easy to access them, as you do not need to reach for the back of the TV that is especially useful if the TV is mounted to the wall. See More

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Very thin

The TV is only 3,8 cm thick, making it one of the thinnest TVs in the market. See More

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Beautiful design

The TV has an impressive design, with almost non-existent borders, high quality finish and even the back of the TV is well designed, meaning that it can be a wonderful centre piece in the living room interior. Its stand has a chrome finish. See More

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Variety of input formats supported

The KS8000 TV supports all resolutions up to 4K and signals up to 60 Hz. In addition, HDR support is there as well. Chroma 4:4:4 sub-sampling is supported as well, meaning correct color information for photo editing. See More

Sony X850D

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Excellent motion handling

This TV will please gamers and sport lovers, as motion on this set is handled superbly, mainly thanks to the fast pixel response and its 120 Hz panel. See More

Top Con

Native sound system will not be enough for most people

The sound is below average and most buyers will find the need to invest in an external sound system. See More

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Advantageous for gamers

PC gamers, or everyone thinking of using this TV as a PC monitor, will enjoy the multiple input resolutions and formats this TV supports, including HDR support. But the biggest advantage for gamers is the 120 Hz input signal support for this screen at 1080p resolution, since it's a very rare feature. It also supports chroma 4:4:4 sampling rate, meaning that there will be no visible artifacts or loss of details when editing documents or pictures. See More

Top Con

Only exists in large sizes

The TV comes only in large sizes, starting from 55” and up to a staggering 85”. See More

Top Pro

Good picture quality

Overall, this TV's picture looks sharp, natural and appealing to the eye. It has a decent, wide color gamut and no visible color banding or uniformity problems. See More

Top Con

Low contrast

Despite the overall picture quality being good, contrast is low, making the blacks look grey and a bit washed out. See More

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Can be used as a media centre

Since the TV has Android TV build in, it can be used as a fully functional media centre. See More

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Excellent viewing angles

Thanks to the IPS technology used, the viewing angles are excellent and will not cause any color shifts. See More

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Low input lag in almost every condition

The input lag is low if you use a FullHD resolution. On top of that, if it is a 120Hz signal, the gaming experience will be smooth and responsive and should please even the most demanding gamers. However, if the input resolution goes up to 4K, the input lag rises significantly and will start to become noticeable in fast paced action games. See More

TCL 55P605

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LG OLED B6P

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Easy to use and clean interface

LG uses its WebOS 3.0 system in the TV. It looks clean and easy to understand with a customizable strip of applications on the bottom of the screen. Menus are fast, responsive, and easy to navigate. The included remote, which can also be used as a pointer, helps moving through menus easily. See More

Top Con

Expensive

Although the prices have dropped significantly for OLED technology, it is still more expensive than the rival LCD TVs. See More

Top Pro

Theoretically infinite contrast ratio

Aside from having excellent picture quality, the contrast ratio is theoretically infinite because there is no backlight. The black colors can actually be truly black when needed. See More

Top Con

Some purple tinting under direct light

The coating of the screen can produce purple tinting in direct light. See More

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WebOS is here to stay

WebOS is only available on LG TVs, but the apps are frequently updated and it seems unlikely that LG will drop the system without warning. See More

Top Con

Doesn't handle high sound volume well

Harmonic distortion is good at low to mid high volumes, however the sound gets very crippled at higher volumes. See More

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Impressive design

Design is impressive with a metallic finish, really thin bezels, and a transparent plastic stand making it seem like the display is floating. See More

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Frequent updates and bug fixes

LG updates their TV firmware often, introducing bug fixes and even picture processing improvements. See More

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Acceptable lag for casual gaming

Input lag measures at around 40ms, which is acceptable for casual gaming. Previously, the lag was measured at 60ms, but it has since been fixed through firmware updates. See More

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Good sound quality

This set offers better sound quality then most of the TV sets you can buy today, but it's not very loud, measuring at 87dB. The frequency response is good, cutting off the lower end only at 90Hz and highs are there as well without any dips. See More

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Picture quality much superior to LCD TVs

The LG brings stunning scenes with detailed dark areas and rich colors that aren't possible with LCD TVs. LCD screens need a backlight to produce a picture, whereas in OLED screens, each individual pixel emits its own light. The bright screen means you will have no problem watching it in sunny rooms. The level of detail depends on the source, but this set upscales HD or FullHD content very well without sacrificing detail. See More

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Set up is easy

Set-up is easy as it offers a guide for first time users and has the most popular streaming services already pre-installed. See More

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Excellent viewing angle

The viewing angle is excellent even in wide angles, color shifts will only occur if the screen is viewed from way off to the side, which would be unwatchable anyway. See More

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Suitable for watching in sunlit rooms

With a brightness measure of 650 nits, watching it in bright conditions like sunlit rooms won’t be a problem. See More

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Minimal reflections

Reflections are minimal on this screen despite its glossy finish. See More

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Prepared to accompany new and emerging technologies

Broadcast TV is being replaced by on-demand video streaming in 4K resolution and standards like HDR (High Dynamic Range), which this TV can handle with ease. It can stream from popular services such as Amazon and Netflix. You can also connect 4K Blu-ray players, satellite receivers, or external storage devices via its HDMI 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports. The built-in media player can play almost any media file that you provide. See More

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No juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes

Motion handling is excellent and there are no juddering or artifacts visible in dynamic scenes. LG has some motion processing included as well for those who want smooth, “soap opera-like” motion. See More

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The TV's stand is narrow, but stable

The stand is narrow, but feels stable and can fit in almost any TV table stand. See More

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It's a very thin TV

The TV is really thin, measuring only 4.5 cm at its thickest point. See More

Specs

Power consumption:92 W

Contrast:Inf : 1

Refresh rate:120 Hz

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Philips PFL405605/98

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LG OLED65C6P

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Excellent motion interpolation for movie watching and sports.

If you like the smoothened effect that motion interpolation offers, than C6 is an excellent choice: the combination of excellent motion processing and non-existent motion blur delivers the smoothest experience possible. See More

Top Con

Heavy sound distortion on high volumes

The TV will sound reasonably good at low volumes. However, on higher volumes, the sound gets heavily distorted. For good sound quality with this TV, it is advisable to buy a separate audio system. See More

Top Pro

Exceptional picture quality

This TV's picture quality is excellent. With an infinite contrast ratio, perfect black uniformity, very wide color space coverage, accurate color representation and non-existent motion blur the picture will always look in the best possible way. HDR content looks absolutely stunning and lifelike. See More

Top Con

Temporary image retention after displaying static images

For uses where static images will be displayed on the screen for a long time, the LG C6 is not the best option, as OLED panels are known by suffering from temporary image retention. The same goes for gaming: if there are screen areas where maps or health indicators are displayed for a prolonged period of time, there will be an afterimage visible. The retention goes away after a while or when the TV is switched off, but it's annoying. See More

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3D support

This TV has 3D support, which is a nice addition. See More

Top Con

Slightly disappointing input lag

The input lag is a bit disappointing, as it is more than 30ms in all input formats. This should be enough for casual gamers, but won't satisfy serious FPS gamers. See More

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Curved display for easier viewing

The TV is curved, which does not make much of a difference when viewing from a far distance, but can make it a bit easier to watch from a closer distance. See More

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