The 6 Best 4k TVs For PC Monitors - Winter 2020
Reviews

The best TV for use as a PC monitor is the LG 43UM7300. It's a 4k TV with decent build quality and a reasonably accurate color reproduction out of the box. Text looks sharp, as it can display proper chroma 4:4:4, and the IPS panel's wide viewing angles are great for those who like to sit close to the screen. It may not be the best choice for use in dark rooms due to the mediocre contrast ratio, but it has excellent reflection handling and can get bright enough to combat glare in a well-lit room.

This TV's fast response time and low input lag provide a responsive desktop experience; however, it doesn't support FreeSync variable refresh rate for those who want to game on this TV. Although it supports HDR, it can't get bright enough to bring out highlights in HDR content, not to mention that it doesn't support wide color gamut. Unfortunately, the backlight isn't flicker-free, and its 120Hz flicker can be distracting for some. On the bright side, IPS panels are immune from burn-in, so you shouldn't have any issues with the user interface being always in the same spot.

Overall, if you want a large TV to use as a monitor, this one is a great choice.

If you need a large TV to make your presentations at the office but also for occasional movie nights, then the LG UM7300 might not be big enough; in that case, you should check out the Samsung QN55Q80R. This is an excellent TV that's available in larger sizes starting at 55", but comes at a higher cost. Although it has a VA panel, it has wide viewing angles thanks to the new 'Ultra Viewing Angle' technology that allows the image to remain accurate for wider angles at the expense of a slightly lower contrast ratio. However, this TV can deliver excellent dark room performance thanks to its high native contrast ratio and great local dimming support. It's also a great TV to use as PC monitor thanks to its low input lag, the fast response time, and proper support for chroma 4:4:4, which delivers clear text when used as a PC monitor.

Overall, this is an exceptional TV with a remarkable performance that'll keep its owners happy.

The Hisense 55H9F is the best budget TV for use as a PC monitor. It has a remarkably low input lag and ensures a responsive PC using experience. It also supports the most common resolutions, except the ones @ 120Hz, and can display proper chroma 4:4:4 in the ones it supports, displaying sharp text. It has great picture quality that looks great in both a dark and bright room.

Unfortunately, the image deteriorates when viewed from the side, but this shouldn't be an issue if you're sitting directly in front of the TV at a comfortable viewing distance. If you're too close, however, the edges of the screen appear non-uniform.

Overall, though, this is a great TV that you can easily use as a PC monitor and comes at a budget price.