STACK #187 May 2020

LIFE TECH FEATURE

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SWITCHING It’s time to upgrade your TV, but which one best suits your viewing habits? Read on…

A dmittedly, with a very broad sweep of the brush we’re categorising TV buyers into three distinct groups: film and TV series enthusiasts, gamers and sports fans. Yes, we know this is a generalisation and most of us probably fall into all three categories, but if you’re buying a TV purely for gaming or watching movies, then there are specific features you’ll be looking for.

GAME Throw on Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End on a PlayStation Pro played through a 4K HDR TV and marvel at just how good gamers have got it these days. And with new generation consoles on the horizon, it’s set to get even better. Some key considerations to bear in mind when choosing a TV model perfect for your gaming include:

Input lag The time that it takes a button press on a controller to register in the game on screen is crucial when you’re playing a frenetic online shooter like Call of Duty or Fortnite, and can mean the difference between virtual life and death. The input lag is measured in milliseconds – obviously you want to aim for the lowest number possible.

High refresh rate This is also essential for gamers. Most TVs have a refresh rate of between 60Hz and 120 Hz. Let’s use a 4K TV with a 120Hz as an example. This means that the screen image refreshes 120 times per second, thus reducing motion blur. Anything above 60Hz is good for gaming.

Gaming modes TVs come with a gaming mode that tweaks the generic TV protocols to fit the requirements of a game. Read as: ‘strips out all the flashy tech that makes the picture look perfect, optimising the TV for gaming.”

LG 65BX

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SAMSUNG 65Q80T

HISENSE 8 Series

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