The 5 Best 4k TVs For PC Monitors - Fall 2020
Reviews

The best TV for computer monitor use with a 43-inch screen is the Sony XBR43X800H. It's a decent overall TV with great performance as a PC monitor, and it won't cost you a fortune. Note that the 43 inch model has a more narrow stand compared to the 55 inch model we reviewed, but there's still enough space to put stuff in front of it.

It has an IPS panel with really wide viewing angles, ideal for sharing your screen with others or if you sit close to the screen. If you use it in a bright room, it gets bright enough to combat glare, and it has decent reflection handling. It displays chroma 4:4:4 on either 'Game' or 'Graphics' picture modes, and the input lag is extremely low. Fast-moving content looks smooth as it has a good response time, but even though it has a black frame insertion to clear up motion blur, it only flickers at 120Hz, which could create some duplication in motion.

Unfortunately, it has a low contrast ratio, so it's not ideal to use in a dark room. The 43 inch model is edge-lit, so we expect it to have an even lower contrast ratio than the bigger models as the backlight is direct LED. However, this TV has excellent color accuracy, so you won't need to get it calibrated if you don't want to. Overall, this is the best TV monitor we've tested available in a small size.

The best TV to use as a monitor with a large screen that we've tested is the Samsung QN65Q80TAFXZC. With a 65 inch screen, there's space to have multiple windows opened side-by-side, great for even the most extreme multitaskers. It delivers stunning picture quality with its VA panel, producing deep blacks and saturated colors. It has exceptional reflection handling and gets bright enough to overcome glare in any lighting condition. Viewing angles are decent due to Samsung's 'Ultra Viewing Angle' layer, so images remain accurate at the sides if you sit up close.

This TV has exceptionally low input lag, and, combined with its 120Hz refresh rate, it provides an incredibly responsive desktop and gaming experience. It supports most common resolutions like 1080p and 1440p, and it can display proper chroma 4:4:4 for optimal text clarity. Its response time is excellent, and it has a Black Frame Insertion feature to further reduce motion blur. It supports FreeSync to minimize screen tearing when gaming, but sadly, it isn't compatible with NVIDIA's G-SYNC.

Out-of-the-box, this TV has excellent color accuracy, so you shouldn't have to calibrate it to get the best viewing experience. There's some vignetting at the corners and some dirty screen effect on our unit; however, your experience may differ, as uniformity issues can vary between units. Also, this TV has a BGR subpixel structure, which doesn't always play well with Windows ClearType. Nevertheless, it's an excellent choice to use as a PC monitor, especially for those big meeting rooms.

The best TV for monitor use in the budget category is the Hisense 55H8G. It's a very good overall TV and even though it doesn't have wide viewing angles, it's still a great choice to use as a PC monitor. It's available in a good range of bigger sizes, so you can get the one that suits your needs.

The picture quality is almost as good as some higher-end, more expensive TVs. It looks great in dark rooms because it displays deep blacks and it has a full-array local dimming feature. It performs as well in bright rooms thanks to its great peak brightness and decent reflection handling. Like the other TVs in this recommendation, it supports chroma 4:4:4 at 1080p and 4k resolutions while it's in 'Game' mode. The input lag is also really low and even though it has a 60Hz refresh rate, the response time is good, so motion looks smooth. The TV has a nice style and it's fairly well-built.

Sadly, the image degrades quickly when viewing at an angle, so it's best to sit directly in front of it. It also has just okay color accuracy if you don't calibrate it, but on the upside, it upscales lower-resolution content without any problems. All in all, if you're on a budget, most people should be happy with this TV.