Monitor vs TV for PS4 Pro

[LandyMan]

Hi all,

So I've been loving my PS4 Pro for the last 8 months, playing on a 12 year old Sony Bravia 32" (Full HD).
Over the last couple of weekends, I moved the Pro to the lounge, with 47" LG 3D Full HD TV, with obviously much better clarity and picture quality.

Now I am spoiled with the 47", but can't play there permanently (TV too far, occupying the lounge, etc)
I've been considering replacing the 32" upstairs with something newer, but not sure if I should go TV or monitor.

Any advice, oh and of course strict budget ... LOL, as in this is just a feeler

 

[LandyMan]

Maybe something like this as replacement?
Dell S2718H 27-inch Infinityedge Monitor

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[WiZard]

TV.

You can't hook a monitor to a playstation, the monitor will die from humiliation...

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

A couple of people happily used one of the Samsungs, it think it's KU7000 or something like that, as a monitor on their systems.

 

[Souperman]

TV.

You can't hook a monitor to a playstation, the monitor will die from humiliation...

What he said... If the PS4 is not next to the PC then don't go for a monitor.

 

[LandyMan]

What he said... If the PS4 is not next to the PC then don't go for a monitor.

Erm, there is no PC?

 

[Mr Lucky]

If you are certain that the screen will never be needed for a TV and the lower amounts of inputs on a monitor will be fine...

I would say go for where you get more bang for your buck.

IF you find a monitor that has a better spec/picture than a TV in a similar price range then go for it.

This may be rare though as TV`s are mass produced when compared to higher end monitors.

I think your budget would also be a big indicator here.

PS : PS4 Pro is 4k, try to get something to harness the best part of that machine.

 

[MSI1104]

4k Samsung TV 43" M7000 or N7100 series.

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

4k Samsung TV 43" M7000 or N7100 series.

There we go. He's one of the people that I was talking about happily using a TV as gaming monitor.

 

[MSI1104]

There we go. He's one of the people that I was talking about happily using a TV as gaming monitor.

Not really but my son does have that tv...I will be very straight and say though that a console game doesn't "feel lekker" on a monitor to me even if its the same game...

 

[SCHUMI4EVER]

Not really but my son does have that tv...I will be very straight and say though that a console game doesn't "feel lekker" on a monitor to me even if its the same game...

Hmmm. Oh well I do remember you speaking about those Samsung's a few times when the topic came up.

 

[LandyMan]

If you are certain that the screen will never be needed for a TV and the lower amounts of inputs on a monitor will be fine...

I would say go for where you get more bang for your buck.

IF you find a monitor that has a better spec/picture than a TV in a similar price range then go for it.

This may be rare though as TV`s are mass produced when compared to higher end monitors.

I think your budget would also be a big indicator here.

PS : PS4 Pro is 4k, try to get something to harness the best part of that machine.

I fully agree, bang for buck is high on the list.
Some people reckon monitors are better to play on, hence I need some advice here, as I have no personal reference for using a monitor on the PS4
Thanks for the input!

 

[LandyMan]

Update time: So I hooked up a 2 year old Samsung 24" monitor to the PS4 Pro ... my word, it is a world of difference. Even with the BIG size difference, the monitor is way better IMHO.

No to find a decently priced 27"

 

[MJINC]

Are you into mainly single player games or multiplayer? If it's multiplayer I would always recommend a monitor. For single player games try and get the best/biggest TV in your price range. I game on a Panasonic 65" OLED and the games look stunning. Add a decent amp and speaker system and your in entertainment heaven

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[LandyMan]

Are you into mainly single player games or multiplayer? If it's multiplayer I would always recommend a monitor. For single player games try and get the best/biggest TV in your price range. I game on a Panasonic 65" OLED and the games look stunning. Add a decent amp and speaker system and your in entertainment heaven

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Mostly Multiplayer

 

[MJINC]

Mostly Multiplayer

Then definitely a decent monitor and headset

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[JollyJamma]

You can obviously use a gaming monitor for any console, as long as you have HDMi has an input.

The advantages are also the following:

• Faster pixel response
• Better colour accuracy
• Better refresh rate frequency

If you're happy gaming on 27 inches, instead of 40", it's probably going to be great.
I'd go for it in a small room whereby you have limited space - something that I would strongly consider, living in the UK.