[SOLVED] Can I use a LED LCD TV as monitor to edit photos and videos?

[ssal]

A 4K 32" monitor would cost me over $400. I can pick up a 4K 42" LCD LED TV for $300.
Any reason I should not use the TV as monitor for photoshop and premier pro video editing?
I am using a GeForce GTX 1060 6gb GPU.

 

[TerryLaze]

The only reason someone would spend more money for a display that is meant for editing would be if it had better color accuracy so you don't screw up colors in your edits.

 

[delaro]

🤔 You sure you don't have that backward?


32 inch 4K Monitor
LG 32UL500-W 32 Inch UHD (3840 x 2160) VA Display $330

32 4K TV's are kinda rare and expensive because the size is less desirable, the cheapest you will find will probably be around $430. A 43 inch TCL 43S425 4K's Starts at $229 because that is generally the lowest screen size most panel makers will target on 4K.

The difference between a monitor and TV?

TV
More connection options
Tuner or Smart
Speakers 4W+
Can be tuned for gaming response but not always.
Designed for the user to be 6 feet + for preferred viewing, maybe too bright if you're closer than that.
May seem blurring and grainy up close even at 4K
Stands are not adjustable.. just a pair of feet


Monitor
Limited connections options
No tuner
Might have speakers but they are 1-2W max and not very loud
Designed for either gaming "Fast response" or editing "Better color scale and clarity"
Designed for the user to be 3-4 feet optimally, maybe less bright beyond that.
Stands typically are adjustable for tilt and height.