Why I’m Using a TV As My Monitor (And You Should Too)
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Would you be tempted to use a TV as a Monitor??
im getting q90t for 600 dollar
how close you sit to the tv its like ur trolling
Yes. It's BIG! Going 85".
Thanks for the video. I am leaning towards lg c2 42" for my use (30% coding, 40% photo-video editing, 20% entertainment, 10% movies). A quick question, I've watched 10s of youtube videos and read 10s of Reddit posts. But couldn't find that by hook or crook (external software, service remote etc)
can LG C2 42" do a split screen? For example, Hook up a laptop and MacBook pro to different HDMI and display at the same time.
You're too close to the TV. I use a 37" wide lcd tv. It's advised that you need to be at least as far as wide from the TV but preferably twice as far so that your eyes won't get damage from the brightness&radiation especially as your eyes will be focused on it for hours. I'll probably get something bigger but again u need to be a certain distant so that radiant energy won't damage your eyes and have less headaches(blue light?).
Been using a TV for PC for over 20 years now. Thumbs up to you for letting people know this.
You have a 65''' TV right in front of your face? Or you are using something more sensible, like an old 32''' TV?
How is your vision?
A lot of us are waiting for a 32-40 inch version. 55+ inches with HDR on can feel like im staring into the sun.
I'm actually seriously considering the new Hisense U8K or U7K since the 32-40 inch Mini Led seems to be insanely expensive somehow. Anything over 1000$ USD is too much for me to justify buying.
If hou think you are staring into a sun, then you sit too close. The point of using such screen is so that you can sit comfortably, on sofa or something, and far away from said "monitor".
I have seen many little "sun" laptop screen already. I really wondered why those people made it so bright.
@@williamshevr Hey I am also thinking to get a QN90B 43" and use as a Monitor+TV for my desk.
How does the text look on it? Especially on apps with dark mode?(I usually spend my day coding on apps with dark mode on) Does it have it lot of blooming? I reckon 43" would have much lesser dimming zones than 55" or higher.
Really appreciate your time on this :)
Turn the brightness down. A few years ago, all of us used LCD that put out 300 nits or so. That was perfectly fine. When playing a game or watching movies/streaming, switch modes and turn up the brightness.
I use the LG C1 OLED48C11LB with my Mac Mini in game mode (HDR). Also dark mode is preferred. I wouldn’t change it for anything else. It is a delight to work with 👌🏻 Edit: I do not use it for gaming.
Sitting close to such a large screen is a killer for your neck. Ask me how I know. However, I fixed that by mounting the screen on the wall having the top of the screen no more than 15cm above eye level. That meant i had to move the desk away from the wall in order for me to see the bottom of the screen. It works like a charm. No more stress on the neck.
I went and got a TV floor stand and 37" depth desk from korea, and your right it makes a big difference with your neck.
The easy fix for that is to buy a gamer chair and lay back at an angle and you won't have any neck pain at all.
Been doing that since covid and home-office. 😅
Killer for your eyes too.
@@AngrySilencehonestly, not at all.
@@jamc666I tried that, but laying back while working made me fell asleep 🤣 No, seriously, I still stand by my choice. It is the only way to go.
I used a 65" TV as a monitor for a week or so before returning it for a 42". Corners were just too far away for my taste. One thing I did for the 65 incher was modify my desk so the bottom of the screen was like 6 inches below the level of my keyboard. That way I'd generally have to look down to see more information, as opposed to looking up. I found that much more comfortable.
42 feels like the sweet spot for "oversized" screen on a desk.
For anyone thinking of going this route, I'd suggest taping some text documents to a wall within the target TV size. Sit at the distance you plan to be from the monitor and see how you find reading documents. Also, if in a windowed room, I found screen glare an issue at some viewing angles.
I don't have the room, so my current setup is pretty modest, and not TVs. A 27" 2K curved Acer in landscape and 24" 1080p flat Acer in portrait for webpages/documents. I have the 1080p angled about 20 degrees so when I turn my head I'm looking straight into it.
Don't give into the curved display fad nonsense that requires a specific viewing angle and distance to preserve geometry. Image Quality > Novelty
Not necessary. You can easily increase the size of the zoom and enlarge text to a size you can easily read.
I just started to use a 55 inch TV for my monitor and got rid of the 2 smaller monitors I use to use, I gotta say I like it, though my desk is pretty deep so setting it back as far as it can go works out, I normally game in a window anyway and it's nice having so much desktop space to do things.
Been watching a lot of videos about monitors recently, and this is the most absurd setup I have seen so far! Nice work!
Wohoo! haha 🥳
I've been using my Sony 55" as a monitor for close to 10 years now. It started when I moved into a small studio apartment and the TV is literally at the base of my bed and no where to setup my computer desk. I looked at the back of my computer and found the HDMI port from my Nvida card and looked at the back of my TV and said out loud, "I wonder....". And it worked flawlessly!!! Best Day Ever. I'll never go back.
I feel like a 43"or 49"TV might be a better fit over a 55" or 65". Definitely been looking at TVs recently to replace my monitor, mainly because monitors are ridiculously priced lately.
Agreed!
They used to make curved TV's - I wonder what happened to them? (They all seem to have changed into monitors!)
@@PeteMatheson yeah Samsung we’re still rolling out new curved TV models as late as last year in some markets I believe. But they’re essentially not a thing anymore. Maybe it didn’t have much of an impact given we sit quite far from them?
If my next monitor isn’t a TV, I’ll probably grab a couple of flat 27” 1440p monitors 👌
I'm eyeing up the new Samsung 35" Screen next, potentially dual 35's if I can fit it somehow!
@@PeteMatheson dual 35's?! You'd need a chonker of a desk for that lol. I'm trying to downsize my huge desk. Potentially going for a wall mounted desk setup and mounted monitors, not 100% sure yet though.
Also, I wish the embody chair was available where I am, seems nowhere sells it near me 😏
43" sitting 2 to 3 feet away, is nearly the perfect size to fill the field of view of binocular vision and be able to focus on the entire screen without turning your head.
I just did my own set up. I have a laptop hooked up to my 40 tv that's on a swivel mount. I found that I had to move the desk back a couple feet to make it comfortable.
For a 4K TV as desktop monitor, given the distance, a 55" TV is the largest you want to keep pixel tolerable. Ideally to avoid seeing pixels, 48-52" is better. 27" at 1080p is the largest size at that res regarding pixelation. In 4K, that results in 4 x 27" 1080p monitors. Equivalent to a 54" TV.
what about 8k tv 65"? The equivalent to this monitor would be Samsung 900C or Samsung 900B TV series
@@rockapartie it's just fine
How about 65-70in 4k TV for PC gaming only
As far as pixels go... did you see this dude in the video looking up at his 65'' TV? 😃
You can just pull back a foot until it looks smooth. For shooters having a 1080 50" 120hz is glorious. You don't need 24k, you need stable frame rate and immersion. Adjust the FOV and your distance to the screen and if you're lucky you'll feel when your brain slides into the game. For single player games yes you'll probably need to save for a small Vegas sphere to make it.
Great video. Great minds think alike I guess. I have been using a TV as my PC Monitor since 2014 because I felt like most TV's had better picture quality and more features than a monitor and were more cost effective. At this time I have been using the Samsung QN90A 43 Inch Mini LED TV as my PC monitor since last year and have posted a few videos about it on my TH-cam channel and I am very, very happy with it! Thank you for making this video to confirm what I have been saying all along.
Good stuff!
I've been using my tv as a monitor since I bought it in 2008. A Samsung series 6, 52" . Yes it is 2023. Yes my tv is still working great! It is why I luv Samsung. Their TVs are top notch.
Yeap they are
Next, with a bit of work, you could carry it around as your phone.
As I write this, I am looking at this video my on a Phillips 55" 4K TV which has replaced my previous triple-24" monitor setup. I don't game. That allowed me to pick a much less expensive TV (mine was $249 on sale). I am very happy with this setup. I work remotely and my M1 MacBook Pro drives it very nicely. I love being able to view wide Excel worksheets without have them spilt across screens.
I've been using a 55" tv for a monitor for about 9 years now. It did seem big at 1st but now, I don't think I could go back to a small monitor. There are only a couple games I like playing and the tv does just fine with those. I mostly just watch movies and youtube anyway, reading web pages, email or documents is no problem.
A 65" monitor needs to have an 8k resolution, minimum. Especially when used up close like a typical monitor instead of being viewed from a distance the way one would typically use a tv.
I'm using a 75" QLED Fire TV. I live in a really small place, and it's pretty great. I sit on the couch 6' away from the screen , and I've got a mechanical keyboard and a trackball glued to a lap desk. It's totally perfect!
Fantastic video, Pete!...Currently, using a 55" Sony A80K TV and Apple TV 4K in my bedroom as well as connected to my PC in four quadrants - As a non-gamer, Sony TV looks breath-taking!
Thanks Rodney! I’ve been wanting to test out some Sony TVs soon (hopefully!) as it’s been a while since I last used one. Love the setup!
I have been using a 43” 4K LG TV as my main “work” monitor for 2 years now. It can do PiP and split-screen modes which is very useful when taking a break 😂
For the last few years, I have been using a 42 inch 4k tv as my main pc monitor AND tv. It has worked out well. Its not too big to see all of it easily while only sitting 1.5 feet away. The biggest issue has been dimming the brightness. A standard TV is too bright and the colors are too exaggerated. So I had to adjust down a bit from the defaults. And that windows 300% setting? I have mine on 150% which has been perfect for apps like davinci resolve that use a LOT of screen space.
I went the 55" qn90, have it bolted down with a forward lean on a tall table with weights at the back for stability and I relax sitting back on a lazy boy relining chair. No back problems ever again!+
ooooh, lazy boy - very nice idea! haha
Thank you so much for this amazing video, I have a Samsung QN8206 TAF, I wireless, connected my laptop to it and it's absolutely fantastic I didn't even know I could do that with an extended display seeing all that real estate on an 82-in TV is absolutely fantastic I have had this TV over a year and didn't know it could do all this thanks again, and thank you for sharing this amazing information. ❤❤❤❤❤❤
Great video. I have been using "TV's" as my computer { Monitor } for a very long time. currently I am using a Samsung 52" 4k tv. It was maybe $300 + tax if I remember right. My system looks wonderful.
I've been using my 46" Sony Bravia HDTV as a computer monitor for the last 13 years. It was part of a plan to consolidate all of my electronics into one location along with my gaming consoles and Bluray player. The TV is too big to sit a couple of inches from it, so I have a couch a comfortable 6 feet away from it. When I'm using my computer (which is all the time), I type with a wireless keyboard in my lap and my mouse parked at my side. This LCD display has served me well for years, but I'm having the temptation to upgrade to a 4K TV. I'm currently looking at a Samsung Q80C as it's one of the best TVs I can afford. All the other TVs on the market are just too expensive for me.
A 4K TV, especially at that size, would be a massive improvement if you're using it as a monitor.
Just having 4K would be a massive improvement if you're using a screen that size as a monitor.
Yep I plan on doing this May for my setup and replacing my dual screens with the 48 inch lg c2. :)
Very nice!
I’m tempted to upgrade my C1 to a c2, but now tempted to wait for this years models :)
I've been using a Samsung 43" OLED 4k TV as my monitor/TV for the last two months and haven't encountered any drawbacks. I'm still getting used to the differences in workflow having such an enormous amount of screen but overall it's a much better experience now than my two side by side 2k computer monitors. Eventually will upgrade to maybe a 55". Unless you are an extreme competitive gamer this is the way to go and I'm pretty sure most people will be doing this in the future. There's too many positives. Thanks for the great video and look forward to learning more about your experiences.
unless you play sim games only like flight simulator or actual sim racing games.
this is the dumbest idea ever.
its way to big to ever use that screen space in a nearly effective comfortable way.
and you neve can sit at the right distance because of its sheer size.
the way better solution is 3 x "27"inch (and thats already scratching close to the maximum size that is usable comfortably and efficiently) screens even if they are only 1080p way more organized way cheaper way more comfortable to use overall way way better for every szenario compared to this huuuuge screen you never can utilize in a meaning full way.
@@mrchillgreen I've been using a 43" TV as my monitor for 5 yrs now. Docs, casual gaming, multimedia/photoshop work, and it's completely fine. My previous setup was a 34" LG widescreen flanked by two 27" monitors and the big TV is just cleaner, easier, and far cheaper.
What about your neo g9? Just got mine last week. Loving it so far.
I use a 50" TV as a monitor and i love it.
The vertical screen real estate is the main benefit.
I am doing the same thing. I am still considering propping the main up on the wall a bit and adding smaller units to the left and right for separate windows (email, fantasy football updates :) ).
Thanks for the review ❤❤❤
Can you install a remote sliding track for the tv so you can adjust how far it is when you sit infront?
"Ikea Cabinet with Automatic slide out TV Mechanism from Firgelli Auto" do it front to back instead, not sideways.
Using a TV as a computer's display device is actually an age-old practice among those of us who owned home computers back in the 1980's. TV sets were more commonly used than monitors as the display devices of such home computers as the Commodore VIC-20, the Commodore 64, and the Atari 8-bit series (i.e., Atari 400 and Atari 800).
You took it back all the way Commodore-64... may I add my first which was the TI-99/4A with the video converter that had a coax connector. 🤔🫣
I owe my glasses to such a setup
Yep, and PC users who swap video files have long used their spare PCs as media machines to run their TV
Having a PC web-browser run TH-cam on my TV also means I can blok ads and type in the search bar with a proper keyboard....
It's the way to go, the youtube app on TVs is pretty basic....
Smoke 'em if you've got 'em.
I had the same thing. Texas Instruments. Great first computer to get your feet wet with.@@jinkenz6459
I have been using a 43" LG led tv as a monitor for the past ten years or so. It is my PC monitor and entertainment center as I watch U-tube videos, netflix video, and dvds with it. It is the reason my current PC case has a dvd 5.25 inch bay as i wanted to have a dvd/cd burner/player to watch movies with it. I also have it hooked into a receiver with a 5.1 surround sound setup. I sit about 10 feet away from it so resizing windows to 125% helps. I plan on getting a 65" OLED soon as an upgrade.
I remember 15 inch iMacs. Is it safe to sit a foot away from a 65” radiating light?
I did this very thing... although I didn't get a 65", but rather 2 x 43" Samsung M70B series (currently $450 each on Amazon), which has 2 HDMI and 1 USB-C input each. They're HUGE but still small enough to put on a heavy-duty monitor arm, if that's your preference. Meanwhile, I also have a 65" TV in my home office that I've hooked an old gaming PC to... looks fantastic for games that don't need a super-high fps! So even if 65" is too big, the idea of using TVs as monitors is, IMO, a great one. And by going not super-huge, the non-curved screen isn't so bad.
I use a mixture of TV's and monitors for my triple screen setup. A small 19" monitor I use for the visual output of coding projects I'm working on, an LG tv 22" for the coding editor and a 40" Samsung as my main screen for movies and TH-cam vids etc. I had just the 19" monitor for years before I got lucky and a work mate sold me the 40" second hand and then my flatmate gave me the LG tv.
I absolutely love gaming, watching gameplay and movies on the 40", even more so for simulator games, bus, racing, flying sims etc; It's so immersive. A bigger screen is a few years down the line until I'm in a more suitable place, but I can only drool at the thought of how immersive a huge TV like that must be. Thanks for your ideas.
I've been using a 70 inch UHD 4K TV as one of my monitors ( for gaming ) for ages, I love it as I don't have to wear my glasses to read text on the screen.. It only cost me $750 Australian dollars NEW.
It's only 60Hz (60fps max), but I don't mind, I have my GPU locked to no more than 60 FPS and I get a smooth 60 FPS like a gaming console on TV. Cheers.
EDIT: btw, I sit about 10 foot away from the screen, and in the display settings I have the Advanced scaling on 300% to make everything look normal again instead of tinchy tiny text and icons in 4K.
Can you use these kind of TV setups so that you have your tv mounted on the wall but your actual desk is further back from it, like 2m (6ft), or is it simply just too small to see windows on screen then?
Dude
Thanks for the video, I can’t imagine working/browsing that closely for too long. Cheers,
Any time!
DPI on a 4k 43 inch TV is around 100, which works well for a monitor. I have a 43 inch Qn90b and set it to 1440p with no scaling when at the desk, which makes a 28 inch display. Then I use my Xbox for fullscreen gaming from the sofa.
If you sit close like a normal monitor, I think curved is better once larger than around 27-30 inches. Otherwise the geometry of things looks wrong because the edges are so much further away.
Hey i keep reading that the 43 inch has viewing angle issues where the top and bottom are messed up when sitting at monitor distance, is this true?
@@Freelancer604 The viewing angle left to right is quite narrow - I have a 2 person sofa 6ft away and sitting at the edges begins to distort colours and make blooming visible. I haven't noticed anything vertically though. Without downsizing the screen as suggested, sitting close to 43 inches is really distorted because the edges are so much further away than the middle, so the middle bulges towards you and it's too overwhelming.
I had a curved 32 inch monitor before this and I'd say that was around the limit depending on what you were doing - I struggled to play fast fps games on it while at the desk. Great multitasking with desktop work though.
I'm in the UK and I'm not sure if they use a different panel on the 43 inch in the US. The RTings review seemed to suggest it might be different compared to Europe.
@@Freelancer604 I can atest It's true by my experience only. I used to have a 42" Lg 1080p lcd TV as a monitor, and I remember the edges looked wrong. The same occurs if I sit too much close to my 55" Lg Oled. When the first 4k TVs were available at my place, I picked a curved 48" Samsung TV (un48ju6700) for my main monitor and never looked back. The edges look perfect with the Samsung, or better saying, I never notice them, it's like the screen insn't curved at all.
@@giovanitassi1437 thanks for the reply. I ended up buying a an alienware 34 dwf
People always complain about being able to see pixels even on laptops 😂
in 2015 bought 3 samsung 42" 4k tvs for my staff ... as architects they are great,, fit a full size A1 drawing at 1:1 scale , $500 usdat the time.. hald the price of my DELL 31" monitor and they still going strong !
I have been using my 65" 4K TV as a computer monitor for months. Before this I used my 55" 4K TV as my computer monitor. I have it set up in my lounge room, attached to my computer. I use it for everything. Entertainment, music, work. I sit comfortably on my sofa with my wireless mouse and keyboard. I can do everything I need in absolute comfort. I've been using this setup for more than 3 years and I'm a very happy chappy. It's also connected to my 5.1 surround sound system. It cost me so much less than a monitor with limited usability. Cheers
Where do you place your keyboard though? I’ve tried on my legs, too unstable..
@@Pameliux23 Hi Pameliux23, I've been using keyboards on my lap for years in the office because it doesn't hurt my arms, hands, wrists or fingers. I also use a short keyboard without the number pad. Stability has never been an issue for me. But comfort definitely is. I hope your day is great for you, mine was wonderful. Cheers
@@SirDilbere thanks for your response, I’ll give it another try then! I also have a small keyboard. Have a nice day!
This is the way! Same here. I want to upgrade to 70" or more for that 1080p 240hz first person shooter immersion 3 feet from the screen. You just have to pull back a bit until the screen door goes away and you pop in the game FOV.
Thanks for the review.
I'm a Hardware Developer, now learning Software Development. Right now I use 2x 32" monitors side by side. The 49" ultra wode monitors are not high enough for my purposes (2x27" monitor side by side screen size)
This is a very interesting solution for having large horizontal and vertical space. I'm only concerned about high angle of views of the corners.
Thanks for the review
Wall mounting is an option, but if you want to save putting holes in your wall, just buy a little stand. I have a narrow console table just for the monitor and my desk is a few feet away in front of it. I makes your desk cleaner since you can have all the hardware on the console table or under it and save your desk for just the mouse and keyboard. Saves you having to turn your head all the time looking at the left and right side.
I have 3 TVs around the house and an old PC wired into all of them.I use them mainly for internet which is so much better than built in TV browsers.
I'm using a 43" TV and don't really think anything bigger is desireable. I bought an inexpensive 4K MI TV for my M2 Mac Mini and highly recommend the 43" size. I don't do much gaming but Logic Pro and watching sports work out great. So, as a regular user of a TV monitor, I'd think twice about going any bigger than 43".
Does screen shot and screen video record still work, when using a TV screen?
I have a one model down from that what I found was you need to enable game mode on the tv then you can get at least 120hz on the PC
Excellent review as usual Pete! If I watched more tv, and gamed less, I'd really consider this. I just spend too much time with my neo. Speaking of neo, is there any way you could do a software/firmware update for G9? Or could you point me in the right direction?
I’m the same, spend much more time gaming than anything that doesn’t necessarily need a high refresh rate.
Ah yes you can! You need to download the update from the Samsung support website. Put it on a USB stick and then plug that in to the back of the monitor.
Are you having issues with the Neo?
I definitely find 120hz at least makes ‘normal computer stuff’ much more enjoyable, just wish my gaming PC could handle 200+ 🤣
I paid 800 euros for my 75 inches 4K Samsung TV, which I use as my main monitor. I also have 2 TVs in portrait mode, left one is 55" and the right one is 43". There's a few annoyances but I'd be unable to afford this setup otherwise.
Pardon the newbie question, but where did you find that the PPI was only 80? I thought that by looking at charts that a 65 inch 8K TV should have a PPI of 136. I’m finding it difficult to locate the PPI on manufacturer sites. I need a very dense PPI to accommodate some vision issues. I will be using the screen primarily for productivity tasks. Thanks!
Awesome! Would it be possible to use a laser projector tv as a monitor?
hello dear Pete, i was considering this very seriously for exactly the same model...and here i'd like to know after these 10 months if you noticed any " screen burns" or " screen marking" from having a static wall paper ? especially as now 4K videos are " more and more common" now ( on youtube or on streaming solutions )...
I used a 32" LG for a year before downsizing to a 27". I feel 32" is my upper limit, but 27" is perfect. I've used a 42" at work and couldn't stand it. Constantly turning my head to see what is in front of me. And if I back up far enough that I don't need to turn my head, well, it's not covering the field of view to make it worth my time. 27 is the sweet spot.
I find the 1000r curve is perfect for me, especially on a larger screen! Obviously this one doesn't have a curve though
Are there TV's that will process multiple inputs simultaneously, for example two computers each viewable in their own window on the one monitor? I regularly use 4 monitors at home, 6 at work but would love to be able to use my desktop and laptop on the same large screen without switching inputs.
i have a macbook pro with the same tv but its very blurry and slow, what resolution settings are you using from the mac? and are you using HDMI output? text just seems really blurry :(
I actually use a tv as my monitor too! It's not a fancy one, but it's so nice have that bigger screen when working.
I have found myself in the market for the perfect work home set up. I love the Samsung Odyssey Ark 55 multi viewing capabilities because I'm a day trader. But if I can have a similar multiple viewing experience on a smart TV, I would love to see how this is done. Thanks.
Not for me... I can't stand having to move my head to look into corners when I could usually use my eyes. Somewhere between 27" and 30" is the sweet spot for me personally. Secondary screens are ok because they're entirely new desktops and don't move important UI elements on your main screen. Maybe I'd be more into huge screen if we could split them nicely into a few virtual desktops.
I'm wondering if people have tried this TV solution for 50 hours a week over many weeks and not become a bit annoyed by it...
I'm with you. It seems like a strain on the neck having to look up and down.
What happens if you run parallels on Mac, do you get a better screen resolution.
Also check out display fusion for window management.
i have a 2080 too right now in 2023, I think I can play 4k at almost 60fps.. right ? I plan to use the tv as a secondary monitor.
I've been using 2 x 55" wall mounted tv's for years, i still haven't found a reason to go back to monitors
Since upgrading my W10 laptop to W11 download, no sound comes thru the TV via HDMI cord. I've tried all 11 options mentioned in a website page, but no avail. Just then I thought maybe the TV is too old ??
Great and interesting video. I'm sure its awesome.. but its making me feel like I just bought the last seat in the cinema.. you know.. the last ones at the front!
I just don't think I could sit that close. What about the LG Dual UP monitor?
Yeah, maybe I took it a liiiitle too far with the 65". But I do think something like 48" might be the sweet spot for something like this?
Hey....Pete
Does 30-40 inch will offer more ppi ?
Looks like my search ends here thank you so much 🙏
What does it do when your pc goes to sleep? Does it power down? What about when powering on? Is there any non pc monitor weirdness?
I'm using the 55" Class Samsung Neo QLED 4K QN85B (2022) but running it @120Hz seems to be an issue for me color flashes and other issues should I leave it a 60Hz when not gaming?
Peter, would you be so kind to answer a question for me. I also plan to buy QN95B 65 inch and use it as a PC monitor with RTX 4090. With a HDMI 2.1 cable can I run the TV on 4K 144Hz in any game and other softwares or is there any limitations? Can I also use 4K 144Hz together with the G-sync type of VRR on the TV? Thanks!
Hey! Congrats - and yes I do believe you can do all of the above without any issues as far as I’m aware.
I can’t test for you now unfortunately as I’ve swapped it out for a smaller G8 screen for now 😃
I just bought a Samsung Crystal HD yesterday for my desk. It has automatic read out for gaming, Samsung Dex ( whixh is crazy) and PC on tv. It's a 43 inch whis is pretty much perfect size. Used it as a monitor last night and I was pleasantly surprised.
I run a similar set up. I have a wall mounted Hisense 50U6G (50"). I know the instinct is to have the monitor on the desk but by having it on the wall, I can move my desk further or closer as needed. I use Tiles so I can quickly organize my windows. It's so much better than my dual 30" monitors desk setup at work. I went this route because monitors are insanely expensive and I can't see where the money is going, at least for the design work I do. TV+mount+speakers was about $550. I can't go back to monitors after this.
Does 40" 4K 16:9 work well for a monitor? How far do you need to sit?
I was visiting a family member and connected my lap top to a tv they had available. I loved it. I read my bible every night. I was experiencing seeing the letters on my bible blurry. I then realized we watch tv from a distance, we don't sit staring super close. I had to continue using the tv screen for a while so instead of adjusting the light I bought some sun glasses that protect from blue light. It helps but sometimes even with the sun glasses I feel I still have to give my eyes a break. Every time I use it I felt I just had to go back to a computer monitor. I am back using a computer monitor and my eyes feel better.
When you use these huge monitors as screens is there way of going below 100 percent scaling in Windows 11 so I see more on the screen not just bigger characters? Other software? Great video.
Been using TV screen for work for a long time. My laptop screen below, TV screen on top... using the laptop screen for playing a YT video or music while using top screen for editing, coding etc.
Easier on the eyes, don't need glasses etc.
For me it comes down to color replication for photography which is pretty crucial. Are there TVs that give P3 and such? Otherwise, why not use a TV?
By a QD-OLED or QD Mini LED.
99% P3 and 80-90% Rec.2020.
Best accurate colors I've ever seen on a monitor
ive bought some cheap samsung 55 8K tv to check how would be to play games(mostly rpg and stategies) and its amazing, level of details on such big screen with high 8K is wonderfull. i also use it to work (visual studio) and its totaly ok :)
I don't see the tv in the link. What's the name of the tv?
can i use a tv with the Mac Studio Apple?
how about samsung 8k 120hz 65inch ?
I purchased the 55", as a replacement for a faulty neo g9.. love it!
While i currently it for my xbox series x, i will be using it as a monitor for a pc build im working on.
Good choice!
Just purchased the Neo QLED QN92C 65". I use my TV as my PC monitor. Problem is: The picture looks worse than the 60" Samsung I just replaced (low model 4k TV 60 hertz). My PC has a NVIDIA GEFORCE GTX. Is the problem my graphics card? Can the new TV be needing more? Please help!
Hello) Can it really be used as monitor? Does text looks normal or it will do for video content only?
It doesn't look blurry? Is it as crisp as a monitor?
Does the tv consume more power compared to the pc monitor?
Don't do it. I used a 40" HDR 4K TV for 4 years and I ended up with neck pain. Initially it was great, but sitting at 40" away from the screen, even looking at the clock in one of the corners meant moving the whole head.
In the end I found myself positioning everything in the center of the screen and sizing the various windows in an area that was about the same as a 32" screen.
When the TV developed a defect that could not be repaired under warranty, I happily replaced it with a 4K 31.5" HDR monitor. Neck pain stopped as I could just look at the whole screen without moving my head.
Same problem... 49' Ultra wide screen fix my neck pain problem.
Yeah, 40'' and above is probably too big for a monitor right in front of you. 32'' would probably be the max reasonable size for a classic monitor/TV. Unless you have those curved ultra wide monitors, 32'' is the max sensible I think.
How’s that 68 ppi?
I like that stand.
Just had a new 85" 4k HISense ($949!!) mounted on the wall, and, it looks absolutely amazing connected to either computer, one at 1080P the other at 4k....
85", insane! :D
I have a LG C1 48", but it really requires a deep desk to prevent fatigue. It's a great display otherwise.
Hi, does it work True Tone?
Don't you get eyestrain? I tried a 55" QN97A (basically same as QN95A) and it hurt my eyes no matter what settings I tried. So much that I had to return it. Too bad, as otherwise it was amazing. I tried dimming it, tweaking with different contrast and image enhancement features, tried both the game mode and other modes, switching on the lights in the room, etc, still it hurt after half a workday.
my old monitor had 35watt usage... i would like a big scren but they need at least 150w thats alot of energy if u add it up ..
Had a 40" 4k Monitor from Philips...was even curved and awesome to work!!
Unfortunately the VA panel was a disaster for gaming...
I have seen reviews of this tv where people have had issues with PWM flicker did you have any problems with eyestrain or flickering on your QN95B?
No flickering issues. No eyestrain so to speak of - but maybe neck strain? lol
Hi Pete!...Planning to purchase a four-leg sit/stand desk (80" x 30")...QUESTION: Would a 55"/65" Sony TV as a computer monitor would be able to operate without tipping over when the desk is rising/lowering every 20 minutes?
Yes it would BUT I wouldn't be so sure if it wasn't up against a wall. I'd feel like it would be pretty easy for it to tip over (even though it probably isn't that easy!)
@@PeteMatheson In order to utilize my sit/stand desk with no concern of a 65" desktop monitor tipping over, will mount the 65" TV/monitor on a separate rolling cart while connected to an Apple Mac mini computer...
I have the 55” Q95 - been using it for just over a year with my gaming PC. It’s outstanding for gaming and work. I can’t go back to a smaller monitor. Cyberpunk on a 4080 looks amazing. Only problem is HDR implementation on windows, it’s trash
I’ll definitely get this