Gaming is a great experience, especially with a high-definition TV. Consider what types of games you play – first person shooter (FPS), multi player games, or racing games – to decide which TV will work best for you. But what characteristics are more important when looking for a TV for gaming?
Input Lag
Input lag is a delay in milliseconds from when your TV receives a signal, like pressing a button to make your character move, to when there is a response on the TV screen. Modern TVs introduce input lag due to their features like edge smoothing and back light dimming, and more time is needed to perform complex video processing.
If you play FPS games, then you will need as little input lag as possible. These types of games require millisecond responses, which will make a big difference before winning or losing a game. Fast paced games will benefit from a low input lag TV, as it will determine how responsive your game will be.
Response Time
The time that a pixel takes to switch from active, or black, to inactive, or white, and back to active again is called response time. This means that when you buy a LED or LCD TV, the crystals in the panel move back and forth as they allow light to pass or as they block it.
The higher the response time, the better the TV will be for your gaming experience. A TV’s response time is measured in milliseconds, and a low number will mean that the response time is faster. In LCD TVs, raising the Hz rate will ensure a faster response.
This refresh rate measured in Hz is the number of times a TV can display images in a span of a second, and a faster refresh rate or a higher Hz will minimise motion lag and give a smoother image when you play your favourite games.
Gaming Mode
Modern smart TVs have a multitude of functions that simplify the viewing experience. Gaming wasn’t forgotten in the making of these TVs, and a gaming mode was included. This mode lets you reduce the input lag, as it minimises video processing applied to the images on your TV display. The gaming mode on your TV will let you play games in a much smoother way.
If you’re looking for quality, smart TVs to improve your gaming experience, you can contact us here at Cheap TVs and we’ll help you find the best solution for your home. Give us a call on 0121 3273273 to speak with our friendly team, and they will happily answer any query you might have.
