TV for PS4

coolbeans

Hello. Can anyone guide me on what kind of TV to buy for a PS4? For example is there any advantage in buying a Sony set over say Samsung, LG or Panasonic?
I also notice chats about refresh rates and all that but tbh it's all Greek to me.
Budget of about €500 for the set and size between 32" and 42". l'd also like some smart features and an LED screen over LCD which is pretty old tech now I'm led to understand.

Any input appreciated.

BobLeeSwagger

LED is how the screen is lit not the type of screen, it still is a LCD screen just lit by LED's. You can get back-lit or edge-lit tv's. I have a Samsung and LG tv and the LG has a good picture and similar spec but the Samsung seems to have more dept in terms of picture quality. Both screens have 100Hz processing rate and HD channels look great.
You'll need to spend near €600 for a 40" Samsung with the spec you are looking for in a bricks and mortar store.

jonerkinsella

Here is the current absolute best bang for buck tv out there at the moment at a fantastic price ...and these prices include shipping,

http://computerpartsireland.com/products/SAMSUNG-UE48H6400-48-6-Series-3D-LED-TV-Smart-TV.html

Me and my two brothers have one, Two have been bought from CPI . We never had an issue with them + their Irish . We all game on them ,and there awsome . I use these settings for calibration + I reduce brightness to 12 and colour up to 55 , the picture is fantastic with great sound for a flat tv,

http://reviews.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/samsung-lcd-tv/samsung-h6400-picture-settings.html

If you want to stay with your budget then this one,

http://computerpartsireland.com/products/SAMSUNG-UE40H6400-40-6-Series-3D-LED-TV-Smart-TV.html


Go and read reviews about these tv's and you will se that they are about the best allrounder tv's for the price. The 48" was €1100 at one stage.

coolbeans

Thank you both for taking the time. So 100hz is good yes? What happens if I consider a 40hz model? Would that ruin the gaming experience?

Another detail I forgot to mention is that I really really like the deep blacks on amoled smartphone screens. While I know that a true OLED TV would have a sky high price, which of the brands mentioned already, or not, would have the best blacks without those nasty dark greys that are common on older LCD displays ?

DUBLINHITMAN

coolbeans wrote: »

Thank you both for taking the time. So 100hz is good yes? What happens if I consider a 40hz model? Would that ruin the gaming experience?

Another detail I forgot to mention is that I really really like the deep blacks on amoled smartphone screens. While I know that a true OLED TV would have a sky high price, which of the brands mentioned already, or not, would have the best blacks without those nasty dark greys that are common on older LCD displays ?

Getting a tv for gaming you should avoid bells and whistles
Just look for a tv with the lowest input lag
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/input-lag

BaronVon

DUBLINHITMAN wrote: »

Getting a tv for gaming you should avoid bells and whistles
Just look for a tv with the lowest input lag
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/input-lag

I never knew this, good info, thanks.
Just so happens my TV is one of the better ones, pure fluke though!

DUBLINHITMAN

infacteh wrote: »

I never knew this, good info, thanks.
Just so happens my TV is one of the better ones, pure fluke though!

Yeah I went balls out looking for tvs just for gaming on ps4 ended up with a new bravia based on that link.
Couldn't be happier loads of apps, quality picture

Stillhouette

Which Bravia did you get?

DUBLINHITMAN

Stillhouette wrote: »

Which Bravia did you get?

Kdl42w706 got it in January sales €550

CombatCow

Yeah I had samsung's for the last few years and just switched to a Sony KDL32W653 and its stunning, fantastic for gaming and don't see myself changing brands, also I feel worth the extra price compared to similar sized Samsung's anyway. A newer model is Sony KDL32W705 32" €440 from Argos or as DublinHitMan mentioned the Sony KDL42W706 42" is €560 from Argos, both would be a great gaming choice with super low input lag.

Stillhouette

I got a Sony KDL42W729 and it really is the business. I'm glad to see it appear on that link with 8ms input lag.

macpac26

Can anyone recommend a monitor for PS4? It will be a desk monitor to use for gaming and to work from home. Benq and Asus seem to be the most popular. I guess judging from above im looking for the lowest input lag.

Im looking at this Benq RL2455HM 24"
http://www.amazon.co.uk/BenQ-RL2455HM--inch-Gaming-Monitor/dp/B00CFFFGUM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1431680430&sr=8-2&keywords=benq

Does anyone have any experience or recommendations with monitors for PS4?

rolexeagle1

Don't get 100Hz as the PS4 will only go to 60Hz

CombatCow

Well you should take a look at this regarding refresh rates for tv's, the same generally applies to monitors: http://www.reddit.com/r/PS4/comments/1i9aaa/need_a_new_ps4_tv_heres_your_handy_buyers_guide/

The one you linked looks good, 1080p, HDMI, Speakers, low response time...

EoinMcLovin

Have been looking at this tv, input lag is only 33ms

Also here is a database of input lag of most tvs