平板电视和电脑显示器(panel TV and computer monitor)本质上是相同的设备，但有一些重要的区别使它们更适合各自的用途。但是，如果您想获得电视提供的超高每英寸价格优惠怎么办？可以用电视当显示器吗？你应该？
事实证明，有许多电视(TVs)可以为此而出色地工作，我们将重点介绍我们认为最好的电视。
在电视中寻找电脑显示器的内容(Computer Monitor)
无论电视的尺寸如何，如果您想将它们用作电脑显示器(computer monitor)，都需要寻找一些重要的功能。
首先(First)，电视必须有正确的输入。所有现代GPU(GPUs)和所有现代电视都有HDMI。所以你永远不会遇到麻烦，但如果你想同时拥有高分辨率和高刷新率(refresh rate)，你将需要支持 4K 120Hz 信号 的HDMI 2.1 。
不幸的是，很少有GPU(GPUs)具有HDMI 2.1，因为DisplayPort 标准(DisplayPort standard)是业内更受欢迎的选择。这意味着如果 4K60 对您来说不够好，您应该寻找配备 DisplayPort 的电视。(DisplayPort-equipped TVs)或者，确保您下一次购买的 GPU(GPU purchase)还包括一个HDMI 2.1端口。
第二个重要因素与电视的后期处理设置有关。现代电视(Modern TVs)在显示之前对传入的图像应用了大量的软件魔法。(software magic)它们可以使图像更清晰(image sharper)、更有活力，并且通常看起来很悦目。不幸的是，后处理需要时间。因此，电视接收输入和在屏幕上显示之间存在延迟。
如果您懒洋洋地躺在沙发上看Netflix(Netflix)，这没什么大不了的。但是，如果您正在做任何交互式操作，例如移动鼠标指针(mouse pointer)或玩视频游戏(video game)，输入延迟会使体验变得难以忍受。因此，请注意一种称为“游戏”或“PC ”模式(” mode)的功能，它会禁用所有后期处理，从而为您提供最快速的响应，尽管以图像质量(image quality)为代价。
最佳预算选项：Sony X80J 43”（约 800 美元）
虽然您可以花更少的钱买到这种尺寸级别的 4K(size class)电视，但(TVs)X80J 可(X80J)产生更昂贵的电视机的图像质量，同时是沉浸式桌面使用的完美尺寸。(image quality)您仅限于 4K 60Hz，但以这个价格，这是可以原谅的，因为 120Hz 和更高的电视(TVs)也能产生良好的 4K图像质量(image quality)要贵得多。
X80J电视(X80J TVs)具有出色的基本规格，但没有什么华而不实的。尽管以这个价格，如果您追求的是用于提高生产力的屏幕空间，而不是游戏或看电影，您可能会考虑购买两台32 英寸的电脑显示器。(32” computer monitors)
虽然主机游戏玩家享受OLED 技术(OLED technology)的好处，但它并不是PC 显示器世界(PC monitor world)真正流行的东西。老实说，这可能是件好事，因为OLED(OLEDs)不适合静态内容，例如Windows 任务栏或桌面图标(Windows taskbar or desktop icons)。
但是，如果您只想将电视用于游戏，OLED 技术(OLED technology)可以提供很多功能，其对比度水平令人印象深刻，纯黑色可以真正使图像流行起来。
与华硕(Asus)一样，您不会在这里找到 HDMI 2.1，但带有FreeSync 和 Gsync(FreeSync and Gsync)选项的DisplayPort 1.4意味着您将进入PC 游戏的天堂(PC gaming nirvana)。但是，除了看电影之外，我们不推荐将此显示器用于任何其他类型的PC 用例。(PC use case)如果您要像使用常规监视器一样浏览 Web 或使用静态 UI 元素，则存在严重的老化风险。
如果Alienware OLED有点太贵（老实说，确实如此），那么另一个出色的OLED PC 显示器选项(monitor option)是LG 48英寸 C1。对于想要将电视用作电脑显示器(computer monitor)的 PC 用户来说，这很可能是最受欢迎的选择。
首先，48英寸的尺寸(” size)对于电视来说很小，但在舒适的(TV but right)桌面使用(desk use)方面处于上限。其次，实际的OLED PC显示器几乎不存在，因此这是您在没有实际标记为显示器的情况下可以获得的最接近的显示器。
C1 中的OLED被广泛认为是市场上最好的之一，具有绝对出色的图像质量和性能(image quality and performance)。这是一台电视，著名的RTings给出了8.9，专门用作监视器。最大的问题是缺少DisplayPort，但如果您还想在其上以高刷新率运行控制台，它确实具有(refresh rate)HDMI 2.1。那里有DisplayPort 到 HDMI 2.1 的适配器(DisplayPort to HDMI 2.1 adapters)，但它们往往不可靠。尽管如此，未来的 PC GPU(GPUs)最终可能会配备HDMI 2.1，因此总有一天会完全兼容。(compatibility one)
下一代选择：三星 65” 8K QN800A(Samsung 65” 8K QN800A)（约 2000 美元）
如果您查看我们的PS5 和 XBOX SERIES X 上的 8K 游戏值得吗？(Is 8K GAMING ON PS5 & XBOX SERIES X worth it?) 视频(Video)，你就会知道，这个次世代的分辨率还是远远超出了主流游戏系统的能力范围。
但是，这在 PC 上并不完全正确，如果您是PC 用户(PC user)，实际上有几个充分的理由选择大画幅 8K(format 8K)屏幕。对于生产力，您正在查看大量房地产，而使用高分辨率资产的专业人士可以从字面上看到更大的图景。
对于拥有高端系统的游戏玩家来说，每秒 30 或 60 帧的 8K 游戏并非遥不可及。如果您使用ROG Strix RTX 3090等(ROG Strix RTX 3090)HDMI 2.1卡，则尤其如此。大幅面 8K 屏幕比小型 8K PC 显示器(PC monitor)更有意义，因此，如果您想让您的 PC 进入 8K 一代，这是一个不错的选择。
特别注意事项
此列表中的所有电视(TVs)都很棒，但如果您真的决定将其中一台用作PC 显示器(PC monitor)，则需要牢记一些重要事项。
首先，您的观看距离可能很难确定。PC(reason PC)显示器的尺寸通常不会大于 32 英寸或 34 英寸，这是有原因的。在办公桌上，任何较大的东西在使用时都会出现物理问题。
如果屏幕在标准桌面距离处充满了您的所有视野，那么更大意味着必须转头才能看到所有屏幕。在不同的观看距离下效果最好的内容使情况变得更加复杂。
PC 视频(PC video)游戏在推荐的电影距离下可能运行良好，但网页浏览或带有小文本的应用程序可能难以使用。您可能必须使用 UI 缩放来使屏幕在远处有用。
如果您正在考虑从事任何依赖色彩准确性(color accuracy)的专业工作，那么电视(TVs)是一个糟糕的选择！您应该考虑使用经过颜色校准的专业显示器，即使它更小。只要您考虑过这些问题并找到适合您的解决方案，那么您就已经准备好迎接（真正的）大时代了。
4 Best TVs To Use as a Computer Monitor
Α flat panel TV and computer monitor are essentially the same devices, with some important differences that make them better for their respective purposes. However, what if you’re tempted to get that superior price-per-inch deal a TV offers? Can you use a TV as a monitor? Should you?
It turns out that there are many TVs that work brilliantly for this purpose and we’re going to highlight which we think are the best ones.
What to Look for in a TV for a Computer Monitor
Regardless of what size a TV is, there are a few important features to look for if you want to use them as a computer monitor.
First of all, the TV must have the right inputs. All modern GPUs and all modern TVs have HDMI. So you’ll never have trouble getting a picture, but if you want to have high resolution and high refresh rate at the same time, you’re going to need HDMI 2.1, which supports 4K 120Hz signals.
Unfortunately, few GPUs have HDMI 2.1 since the DisplayPort standard is the more popular choice within the industry. That means you should look for DisplayPort-equipped TVs if 4K60 isn’t good enough for you. Alternatively, make sure your next GPU purchase also includes an HDMI 2.1 port.
The second important factor has to do with the TV’s post-processing settings. Modern TVs apply a lot of software magic to the incoming image before displaying it. They can make the image sharper, more vibrant, and generally pleasant to look at. Unfortunately, post-processing takes time. So there’s a delay between the TV receiving the input and displaying it on-screen.
That’s not a big deal if you’re lounging on the couch watching Netflix. But if you’re doing anything interactive, such as moving a mouse pointer or playing a video game, input lag can make the experience intolerable. So be on the lookout for a feature called “game” or “PC” mode, which disables all that post-processing to give you the snappiest responsiveness, albeit at the cost of image quality.
The Best Budget Option: Sony X80J 43” (Approx. $800)
While you can get 4K TVs in this size class for less money, the X80J produces the image quality of a much more expensive set while being the perfect size for immersive desk-based use. You’re limited to 4K 60Hz, but at this price, it’s forgivable since 120Hz and higher TVs that also produce good 4K image quality are much more expensive.
The X80J TVs have great fundamental specifications but nothing flashy. Although, at this price, you might consider buying two 32” computer monitors if screen real estate for productivity is what you’re after, rather than gaming or watching movies.
The Best Gaming Option: Alienware 55” OLED (Approx. $3000)
While console gamers enjoy the benefits of OLED technology, it’s not something that’s really caught on in the PC monitor world. To be honest, that’s probably a good thing since OLEDs aren’t suitable for static content, such as your Windows taskbar or desktop icons.
However, if you’re only going to use the TV for gaming, OLED technology has a lot to offer, with impressive contrast levels and pure blacks to really make images pop.
As with the Asus, you won’t find HDMI 2.1 here, but DisplayPort 1.4 with options for both FreeSync and Gsync means you’ll be in PC gaming nirvana. However, we cannot recommend this monitor for any other kind of PC use case other than watching movies. If you’re going to browse the web or use static UI elements as you would with a regular monitor, you run a serious risk of burn-in.
The Best Budget OLED: LG 48” C1 OLED (Approx. $1100)
If the Alienware OLED is a little too pricey (and honestly, it really is), then another fantastic OLED PC monitor option is the LG 48” C1. This is quite possibly the most popular choice for PC users who want to use a TV as a computer monitor.
First, the 48” size is small for a TV but right at the upper limit of comfortable desk use. Secondly, actual OLED PC monitors are virtually nonexistent, so this is the closest you can get without it actually being labeled as a monitor.
The OLED in the C1 is widely regarded as one of the best on the market, with absolutely fantastic image quality and performance. This is a TV that the famously critical RTings gave an 8.9 for use as a monitor specifically. The biggest problem is a lack of DisplayPort, but it does have HDMI 2.1 if you also want to run your consoles on it at a high refresh rate. There are DisplayPort to HDMI 2.1 adapters out there, but they tend to be unreliable. Still, future PC GPUs may eventually feature HDMI 2.1, so there’s some hope of full compatibility one day.
The Next-Generation Choice: Samsung 65” 8K QN800A (Approx. $2000)
If you check out our Is 8K GAMING ON PS5 & XBOX SERIES X worth it? Video, you’ll know that this next generation of resolution is still far beyond the reach of mainstream gaming systems.
However, that’s not entirely true on PC, and there are actually a few good reasons to go for a large format 8K screen if you’re a PC user. For productivity, you’re looking at a heap of real estate, and professionals who work with high-resolution assets can literally see the bigger picture.
For gamers with high-end systems, 8K gaming at 30 or 60 frames per second isn’t out of reach. This is especially true if you use an HDMI 2.1 card like the ROG Strix RTX 3090. A large-format 8K screen makes far more sense than a small 8K PC monitor, so if you’re looking at getting your PC into the 8K generation, this is a great choice.
Special Considerations
All of the TVs on this list are fantastic, but if you’re really determined to use one of them as a PC monitor, you need to keep a few important things in mind.
First, your viewing distance might be tricky to determine. There’s a reason PC monitors don’t really come in sizes larger than 32” or 34” in general. At a desk, anything larger becomes physically problematic to use.
If the screen fills all of your visual field at standard desk distances, going any larger means having to turn your head just to see all of the screen. This is further complicated by content that works best at different viewing distances.
PC video games might work well at the same distance recommended for movies, but web browsing or applications with small text might be hard to use. You may have to use UI scaling to make the screen useful at a distance.
If you’re thinking about doing any sort of professional work that relies on color accuracy, TVs are a poor choice! You should consider a color-calibrated professional monitor instead, even if it’s smaller. As long as you’ve thought about these issues and have a solution that works for you, then you’re ready for the (literal) big time.
