As you are likely to have noticed, there’s certainly no shortage of contenders for the title of best gaming monitor of 2018. The good news is that despite their fancy names, the key features aren’t all that difficult to understand. Here are the eight key factors to consider when shopping for the gaming monitor of your dreams.
LCD Panel Type
Gaming monitors these days can typically be divided into three categories namely, TN, IPS and VA. For a detailed description of each type of LCD panel type, you can check out my in depth guide here. For a faster run down of the pros and cons of each type, simply divert your eyes to the box that follows.
LCD or LED
If you’ve got the budget for it, an LED gaming monitor is the obvious choice. Unfortunately, due to their high price, many gamers don’t. Unlike LCD monitors, LED monitors consist of thousands of light emitting diodes. Such diodes lead to monitors which last longer( see longevity below and use approximately 55 percent less energy.
LED monitors are also known for having better contrast ratios, viewing angles and black levels. If you can’t afford an LED monitor however, the good news is that in terms of both color accuracy and all important response time, there is very little difference.
Response Time
Measured in milliseconds, a monitors response time measures the amount of time taken for a pixel to change colors. According to techwhiff, the lower the response time, the faster the monitor can respond to fast-moving images. A speedy response time therefore ensures that graphics are reproduced smoothly and accurately regardless of how fast a game is moving. If there’s one thing that a gamer should not be willing to sacrifice on, this is it.
Contrast Ratio
A monitors contrast ratio measures the difference in brightness between the brightest and darkest pixel on the screen. Theoretically, the higher the contrast ration, the deeper the color reproduction. In reality however, different manufacturers measure contrast ratio in different ways. And as a result, the ratio has become somewhat meaningless in recent years.
Brightness
A monitors brightness level is typically measured in candelas per square meter or cd/m2.
While it is possible to find monitors as bright as 500 cd/m2, most experts agree that anything above the 300 cd/m2 mark is largely unnecessary. In fact, some of the best gaming monitors in the above chart only have 250 cd/m2.
Connectivity
All of the monitors in the aforementioned chart come complete with a DVI connection. The standard for many years, a DVI connection is compatible with blu-ray players, cable boxes, games consoles and of course, computers. If you’re after a true digital connection however, you might want to look for a monitor offering either a HDMI or DisplayPort connection.
Size
These days, it’s not uncommon to find gaming monitors that exceed the thirty inch mark, but for most gamers, their options will be limited by both the size of their home and the size of their wallet. Larger screens are not just more expensive, they require more space to view comfortably. Typically the best value can be found around the 21 to 24 inches mark.
Price
Most people are surprised to learn that you can get your hands on a top notch gaming monitor for under 200 dollars. If you really want to game in style however, or you just have far too much money on your hands, there’s nothing stopping you from splashing out up to a thousand dollars. Pierce the five hundred dollar mark and you can expect both a thirty inch screen and the potential for 3d gaming.
Reference source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaming_computer
https://www.techwhiff.com/best-gaming-monitor-for-xbox-one-x/
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-gaming-monitor
LCD Panel Type
Gaming monitors these days can typically be divided into three categories namely, TN, IPS and VA. For a detailed description of each type of LCD panel type, you can check out my in depth guide here. For a faster run down of the pros and cons of each type, simply divert your eyes to the box that follows.
Type
|
Pros
|
Cons
|
Twisted Nematic (TN)
|
Cheapest Option
Fastest Response Times |
Viewing Angles are
Limited
Poor Color Reproduction Limited Brightness |
In Plane Switching
(IPS)
|
Best Color
Best Viewing Angle |
TN Monitors are
Faster and Cheaper
|
Vertical Alignment
(VA)
|
Best Brightness
Lowest Black Levels |
TN Monitors are
Faster and Cheaper
|
LCD or LED
If you’ve got the budget for it, an LED gaming monitor is the obvious choice. Unfortunately, due to their high price, many gamers don’t. Unlike LCD monitors, LED monitors consist of thousands of light emitting diodes. Such diodes lead to monitors which last longer( see longevity below and use approximately 55 percent less energy.
LED monitors are also known for having better contrast ratios, viewing angles and black levels. If you can’t afford an LED monitor however, the good news is that in terms of both color accuracy and all important response time, there is very little difference.
Response Time
Measured in milliseconds, a monitors response time measures the amount of time taken for a pixel to change colors. According to techwhiff, the lower the response time, the faster the monitor can respond to fast-moving images. A speedy response time therefore ensures that graphics are reproduced smoothly and accurately regardless of how fast a game is moving. If there’s one thing that a gamer should not be willing to sacrifice on, this is it.
Contrast Ratio
A monitors contrast ratio measures the difference in brightness between the brightest and darkest pixel on the screen. Theoretically, the higher the contrast ration, the deeper the color reproduction. In reality however, different manufacturers measure contrast ratio in different ways. And as a result, the ratio has become somewhat meaningless in recent years.
Brightness
A monitors brightness level is typically measured in candelas per square meter or cd/m2.
While it is possible to find monitors as bright as 500 cd/m2, most experts agree that anything above the 300 cd/m2 mark is largely unnecessary. In fact, some of the best gaming monitors in the above chart only have 250 cd/m2.
Connectivity
All of the monitors in the aforementioned chart come complete with a DVI connection. The standard for many years, a DVI connection is compatible with blu-ray players, cable boxes, games consoles and of course, computers. If you’re after a true digital connection however, you might want to look for a monitor offering either a HDMI or DisplayPort connection.
Size
These days, it’s not uncommon to find gaming monitors that exceed the thirty inch mark, but for most gamers, their options will be limited by both the size of their home and the size of their wallet. Larger screens are not just more expensive, they require more space to view comfortably. Typically the best value can be found around the 21 to 24 inches mark.
Price
Most people are surprised to learn that you can get your hands on a top notch gaming monitor for under 200 dollars. If you really want to game in style however, or you just have far too much money on your hands, there’s nothing stopping you from splashing out up to a thousand dollars. Pierce the five hundred dollar mark and you can expect both a thirty inch screen and the potential for 3d gaming.
Reference source
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gaming_computer
https://www.techwhiff.com/best-gaming-monitor-for-xbox-one-x/
https://www.techradar.com/news/best-gaming-monitor
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