多年来，决定用于游戏的显示器很简单。如果您在 PC 上玩游戏，则使用显示器，如果您玩游戏机，则使用电视。如果您有一台可以处理它的计算机，您可能会发疯并在电视上玩 PC ——但现在需要考虑更多因素，尤其是当您考虑到下一代游戏机可以在 4K 下每秒产生 120 帧时。
游戏显示器(gaming monitors)和电视在视频游戏玩家的世界中都占有一席之地，但决定哪一款最适合您的设置（以及哪一款为您提供最佳画面）将确保您的游戏体验尽可能最佳。
要考虑的设置和规格(Settings and Specs to Consider)
为了在使用显示器和电视时做出最明智的决定，您需要了解一些技术规格和设置。
解析度(Resolution)
电视(resolution of your TV)或显示器的分辨率是它可以显示的像素数。您很可能更熟悉标准名称：1080p、4K 等。如果您正在考虑将显示器用于游戏目的，尤其是在下一代硬件上，您将需要一款至少具有 4K 分辨率的显示器。
刷新率(Refresh Rate)
如果您曾经听过有人提到60Hz 或 120Hz 显示器(60Hz or a 120Hz display)，那么他们是在谈论刷新率。这是显示器每秒用新信息更新图像的次数。显示器以高刷新率而闻名，但在电视上很少见。
更高的刷新率可以改善图像并减少屏幕撕裂的情况。现代显示器具有令人难以置信的高刷新率。虽然电视可以具有更高的刷新率，但它通常会增加屏幕的总体成本。
输入滞后(Input Lag)
输入(Input)延迟是对击键（或控制器输入）与输入反映在屏幕上的时间之间的时间量的度量。您想要最小的输入延迟，特别是如果您是一名有竞争力的游戏玩家。例如，输入延迟可以决定你在街霸(Street Fighter)这样的快节奏游戏中是赢还是输。
HDR
HDR 是高动态范围的首字母缩写(HDR is an acronym for high dynamic range)。它在明亮和昏暗区域之间提供更好的屏幕色彩和对比度，即使在明亮的环境中也能呈现更真实的黑色。现代时代的任何游戏设备都将受益于HDR。
自适应同步(Adaptive Sync)
自适应同步是(Adaptive sync is a feature)仅在显示器上可用的功能。它是基于您的显卡的基于硬件的显示器增强。对于Nvidia卡，自适应同步称为G-Sync。对于AMD卡，它称为FreeSync。它有助于将显示速率与您的GPU刷新率相匹配，以消除屏幕撕裂等图形错误。
更好的图形有什么好处？(What Are the Benefits of Better Graphics?)
图形不仅仅是让游戏看起来很棒。虽然以最高质量的显示观看精心制作的风景肯定有好处，但流畅的显示可以让您在竞技游戏中表现得更好，尤其是射击游戏。
如果您的帧速率不低于 30，您的鼠标将从屏幕的一侧平滑地移动到另一侧。然而，每秒 60 帧将使动画更加流畅——每秒 120 帧甚至比这更好。
这种流畅的动作将使您能够更好地在屏幕上跟踪对手，进行更多投篮并密切关注动作。无论您的目标是提高您的《守望先锋》排名，还是只是想在(Overwatch)Counter-Strike中获得更多爆头，更高质量的显示器都会产生重大影响。
电视或显示器更适合游戏吗？(Are TVs Or Monitors Better for Gaming?)
您计划与屏幕的距离和您的预算都在决定电视或显示器是更好的游戏选择方面发挥了重要作用，但在购买之前您还需要考虑多种技术规格。
从一般的角度来看，显示器将比电视具有更高的刷新率和更少的输入延迟。显示器还在安装选项方面提供了更大的灵活性。但是，您通常可以以与许多高端显示器相似的价格找到更大的电视。
如果您主要是 PC 游戏玩家，那么显示器很可能是您的首选。在更高的刷新率和大多数显示器中包含自适应同步(Adaptive Sync)之间，显示器将为 PC 游戏玩家提供更好的整体体验，尤其是那些使用Nvidia或AMD显卡的玩家。
如果您是主机游戏玩家，则必须决定您更关心显示质量还是易用性。对于许多主机游戏玩家来说，客厅电视是默认的游戏区域。在一天结束时坐在沙发上的轻松是一个主要的吸引力。但是，如果您是更认真的游戏玩家，则可能需要考虑使用显示器。
然而，当谈到游戏机时，有一件主要的事情需要考虑。即使是像PlayStation 5(PlayStation 5)和Xbox Series X这样的下一代硬件也只能每秒产生 120 帧。虽然专用游戏 PC 可以从具有疯狂刷新率的显示器中受益，但游戏机却不能。
当您决定是在显示器还是电视上玩游戏时，请考虑您更喜欢坐在沙发上还是电脑椅上，您的竞争力如何，以及您的游戏硬件有多强大。
如果您使用的是旧硬件，电视可能是更好的选择。您可以以更低的价格获得更多的屏幕空间。如果您更喜欢在沙发上玩，情况也是如此。虽然您可能不会以实惠的价格找到刷新率高于 60 Hz 的电视，但与显示器相比，电视的更大尺寸是一个不错的选择。
另一方面，如果您是一名有竞争力的游戏玩家，并且想要尽可能好的显示质量，那么显示器将比电视走得更远。
Monitor vs TV for Gaming? Is There a Best Choice?
Fоr years, deciding what dіsplay to use for gaming was ѕimрle. You used a monitor if you played on PC, and a TV if you played consoles. If you had a computer that could handle it, you might get crazy and play PC on a TV–but now there are a lot more factors to consider, especіally whеn уou consider that next-gen consoles can produce 120 frames per second at 4K.
Both gaming monitors and TVs have their place in a video gamers world, but deciding which one is the best fit for your setup (and which provides you the best possible picture) will ensure your gaming experience is the best it can possibly be.
Settings and Specs to Consider
In order to make the most informed decision when it comes to using a monitor vs a TV, there are a few technical specifications and settings you need to understand.
Resolution
The resolution of your TV or monitor is the numer of pixels it can display. You’re most likely more familiar with the standard designations: 1080p, 4K, etc. If you’re considering a display for gaming purposes, especially on next-gen hardware, you’ll want a display capable of at least 4K resolution.
Refresh Rate
If you’ve ever heard someone reference a 60Hz or a 120Hz display, they were talking about the refresh rate. This is the number of times per second a display updates the image with new information. Monitors are known for high refresh rates, but these are rarer on TVs.
A higher refresh rate results in an improved image and fewer instances of screen tearing. Modern monitors have incredibly high refresh rates. While TVs can have higher refresh rates, it often increases the overall cost of the screen.
Input Lag
Input lag is a measure of the amount of time between a keystroke (or controller input) and the time that input is reflected on screen. You want minimal input lag, especially if you’re a competitive gamer. For example, input lag can determine whether you win or lose in a fast-paced game like Street Fighter.
HDR
HDR is an acronym for high dynamic range. It provides better on-screen color and contrast between bright and dim areas, allowing for truer blacks even in bright environments. Any gaming device in the modern era will benefit from HDR.
Adaptive Sync
Adaptive sync is a feature only available on monitors. It’s a hardware-based augmentation of your display based on your graphics cards. With Nvidia cards, adaptive sync is called G-Sync. With AMD cards, it’s called FreeSync. It helps match display rate to your GPU refresh rate to eliminate graphical errors like screen tearing.
What Are the Benefits of Better Graphics?
Graphics are about more than just making a game look great. While there are definitely benefits to looking out over a beautifully crafted landscape with the highest possible quality display, a smooth display can make you better at competitive games–particularly shooters.
Provided your framerate doesn’t drop below 30, your mouse will move smoothly from one side of the screen to the other. However, 60 frames per second will make the animation even smoother–and 120 frames per second even better than that.
This smooth movement will allow you to better track opponents across the screen, land more shots, and keep an eye on the action. Whether you’re aiming to improve your Overwatch rank or just nail a few more headshots in Counter-Strike, higher-quality displays make a major difference.
Are TVs Or Monitors Better for Gaming?
The distance you plan to sit from the screen and your budget both play a large part in deciding whether a TV or a monitor is a better pick for gaming, but there are also multiple technical specifications you need to consider before you make a purchase.
From a general perspective, a monitor will have a higher refresh rate and less input lag than a TV. Monitors also offer more flexibility in mounting options. However, you can often find a much larger TV for a similar price point to many higher-end monitors.
If you are largely a PC gamer, then a monitor will most likely be your go-to pick. Between the higher refresh rates and the inclusion of Adaptive Sync in most monitors, a monitor will provide a better overall experience for PC gamers, especially those that use Nvidia or AMD graphics cards.
If you’re a console gamer, you have to decide whether you care more about display quality or ease of use. For many console gamers, the living room TV is the default play area. The ease of sitting down on the couch at the end of the day is a major draw. However, if you’re a more serious gamer, you may want to consider using a monitor.
There is one major thing to consider when it comes to consoles, however. Even next-gen hardware like the PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X are only capable of producing 120 frames per second. While a dedicated gaming PC can benefit from monitors with insane refresh rates, consoles do not.
When you make your decision whether to play on a monitor or a TV, consider whether you prefer to sit on the couch or in a computer chair, how competitive you are, and how powerful your gaming hardware is.
If you’re using older hardware, a TV is likely the better option. You can get more screen real estate for less price. The same holds true if you prefer to play on a couch. While you likely won’t find a TV with refresh rates higher than 60 Hz for an affordable price, the larger size of a TV versus a monitor is a solid pick.
On the other hand, if you’re a competitive gamer and you want the best possible display quality, a monitor will go much farther than a TV will.
