Question Is there much difference between TVs and Monitors these days?

[al92]

Given the advances in screen technology in recent years, if I wanted to use a games console and a PC with a single screen, does it matter whether I look to buy a TV or a dedicated monitor? What are the differences to look out for?

Thanks!

 

[RememberThe5th]

The only difference might be the response time, aka 5-30ms delay.

 

[ElectrO_90]

Response time, Quality, connections (DP/HDMI) Panel construction, Brightness/Contrast

Yes, there is a huge difference, but when you start talking about Price - then it gets to become a different story.

 

[Math Geek]

a tv is "good enough" to show tv. as in only needs a rather low refresh rate, response time and so on to make sure the tv looks good. no reason to make it capable of doing more.

however, a pc requires a lot more from it's screen. this is why they cost more, because they do more with better parts. i'm sure they could design a tv to do the same but you'd not find a 65" 4k one for $600 anymore. they'd cost a lot more. basically the same as what a pc monitor costs for it's size and features.

so can you use a tv as a pc monitor? absolutely, no problem at all if it has the right input for you. however, will it perform like a pc monitor in games and other intense duties? not a change. will it handle browsing, streaming, light gaming? sure will if you don't get bothered by the lower detailing and such.