The 6 Best TVs For PC Monitors - Fall 2023 Reviews

The best TV to use as a monitor that we've tested is the Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED. It delivers a fantastic desktop experience, with support for HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI ports, so you can enjoy 4k @ 120Hz (4k @ 144Hz on the 43 and 50-inch models) while still getting clear text with full chroma 4:4:4 support. It has a decently wide viewing angle, so the sides of the screen remain relatively uniform if you're sitting up close, and it has decent gray uniformity. It's even available in a wide range of sizes, meaning you can find the best size for your needs. Note that the 43 and 50-inch models have a worse viewing angle than the bigger models.

It has fantastic low input lag, ensuring a smooth desktop experience with no lag in cursor movements, and there's very little blur behind fast-moving objects thanks to its quick response time. It looks amazing in a bright room thanks to its superb reflection handling and high peak brightness, so even if you're in a very bright room, you won't have any problems seeing the screen or cutting out glare. It's also very colorful with its wide color gamut, and its color accuracy is great without any calibration.

The best TV for PC monitor use for gamers that we've tested is the Samsung S90C OLED. It delivers a better PC gaming experience than the Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED thanks to its nearly instantaneous response time, meaning motion is incredibly smooth and crystal-clear, with no distracting blur behind fast-moving objects. It also has a near-infinite contrast ratio, making it an incredible choice for late-night gaming in a darker room. It also has an even better viewing angle than the QN90C, which is nearly perfect on the S90C; this is great if you like to sit extra close to the TV to immerse in the action fully.

It's amazing for gamers with full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth support on all four of its HDMI ports, enabling up to 4k @ 144Hz gaming to stress even the fastest PCs. It supports all variable refresh rate (VTT) technologies and has low input lag. Unfortunately, like all OLED displays, there's a possibility of permanent burn-in when you expose the TV to static elements, like a PC's user interface. It makes the Samsung LEDs better choices overall for PC users, but if you plan on using it mainly for gaming and take a few precautions, like hiding your taskbar, this TV is also a fantastic choice.

The best upper mid-range TV monitor we've tested is the Samsung QN85C/QN85CD QLED. It's amazing to use as a PC monitor because it has a wide viewing angle, which ensures that the sides of the screen remain consistent if you sit close. Its viewing angle is wider than on the more expensive Samsung QN90C/QN90CD QLED, which is great, although the higher-end model is available in more sizes and does offer superior image quality overall. Still, there are no issues with using the QN85C in a bright room since it easily gets bright enough to fight glare and has decent reflection handling. The TV doesn't have deep, inky blacks compared to the Samsung S90C OLED, but its contrast is still great for a cheaper TV.

It's a fantastic TV for gaming as it supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four HDMI inputs, allowing 4k @ 120Hz signals from a PC or console. It is compatible with every VRR technology to minimize screen tearing and has extremely low input lag with a good response time for a responsive gaming experience. It has no issues with outputting full chroma 4:4:4 with the lowest input lag possible, which is essential for clear text from a PC. It even has an RGB layout, which is optimal for text clarity when used as a PC monitor.

The best 4k TV monitor we've tested in the mid-range price point is the Hisense U8/U8K. It's an impressive TV overall for desktop PC use. It has a superbly low input lag and a fast response time, so there's little delay between your actions with your mouse or keyboard and the action on-screen. It supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth for up to 4k @ 144Hz gaming on two of its HDMI inputs, allowing it to display proper text with full chroma 4:4:4 support, even with 4k @ 144Hz signals, meaning you can enjoy a fast refresh rate and a high-resolution screen.

Unfortunately, the Hisense has a narrow viewing angle. It's important that you don't sit too close to the screen; otherwise, the sides of the screen fade and lose uniformity. As long as you're sitting at a comfortable viewing distance, though, it looks great in most rooms, with high peak brightness to overcome glare and a high native contrast ratio for deep blacks in a dark room.

The best TV for computer monitor use we've tested in the budget category is the Hisense U6/U6K. It's a great TV for use as a PC monitor with its incredibly low input lag, making your mouse movements smooth and responsive. It doesn't support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it displays chroma 4:4:4 properly with 4k @ 60Hz signals, which is essential for clear text from a PC. It also gets bright enough for a pleasant viewing experience in a bright office, and its contrast is truly excellent for a TV at this price point.

It's a fantastic 60Hz gaming TV with a good response time and support for every VRR technology over a narrow 48-60Hz range. It's also a very colorful TV, and it's very accurate with no calibration required, so you can just plug in your PC and start using it as a monitor right away. But much like the Hisense U8/U8K, it has a narrow viewing angle, so the sides of the screen fade and lose uniformity if you sit too close to it. If you're a competitive PC gamer, you'll instead want to get the TCL Q6/Q650G QLED, as it's capable of outputting 1080p @ 120Hz and 1440p @ 120Hz, with a wide VRR range through resolution halving. However, its contrast isn't as good as the Hisense, as the TCL lacks local dimming.

If you're looking for the cheapest TV to use as a PC monitor, consider the Samsung CU7000/CU7000D. It displays proper chroma 4:4:4 with extremely low input lag, so you have clear text alongside a very responsive user experience. It doesn't get nearly as bright as the more expensive models, so it's not as well suited for bright rooms. It does have decent reflection handling, so it looks good in a room with a few lights but looks its best in a dark room due to its okay contrast.

It has a good response time, so there's minimal blur behind fast-moving objects. Its response time is worse in dark transitions, so avoid your operating system's 'Dark Mode' if possible. Unfortunately, like the Hisense U6/U6k and Hisense U8/U8H, this TV has a sub-par viewing angle, so avoid sitting too close to it. If you're a Costco member, you'll instead want to buy the much better and cheaper Hisense A6/A65K. It's much more colorful, has higher peak brightness, and better contrast. Plus, it has VRR support over the 48-60Hz range.