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Electric_Andy

Heavy Metal Fan
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Plymouth
Hi all, need some advice please. My son currently has a very old 22inch TV that he plays PS4 on. He sits fairly close (~1.5m away).

For his birthday he wants nothing else apart from a gaming monitor, as I've re-done his room and he'll shortly be sitting 3m away from it.

I can only really afford a 27 inch monitor, and I have to attach it to the wall.

My questions are: Will a gaming monitor be any better than, say, a 27 inch TV?
Many are designed for desktop use; is there an easy way to mount them to a wall?
What spec should I be looking for (considering it's soley for PS4)? Don't want to spend extra for something that the PS4 can't output.

TIA
 
midlife

midlife

Guru
The PS4 does best video 1080p, 27 "video monitors that do this are about £150 at a guess, is that your price range?
 
newts

newts

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Most monitors & tv's have 'vesa' mount capability, usually 4 holes at 100mm centres. This is compatible with most wall brackets & pivot arms
 
T4tomo

T4tomo

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I'm not sure wall mount, unless it one of the fancy pull around and move mounts is ideal if its doubling as a PC monitor (for homework etc) as well and Gaming Monitor as well as part time TV. You arguably need the monitor nearer to the chair / keyboard than the wall.

Given you can watch all the main channels and more on iplayer etc Apps, then a PC or PS4 hooked up to a monitor surpasses the need to actually have a TV / built Freeview etc anyway.

I would look at 27" curved gaming monitors, it will keep the lad happy and be flexible for use with PC etc if needed. No need to pay extra for "TV" functionality.
 
fossyant

fossyant

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South Manchester
My daughter has a wall mount 27" monitor for her PS4, son has similar, but on his desk.

Any monitor with a relatively quick (low ms (mili second) number) will be fine - in fact any monitor these days will be great for 1080p.
 
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Electric_Andy

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newts said:
Most monitors & tv's have 'vesa' mount capability, usually 4 holes at 100mm centres. This is compatible with most wall brackets & pivot arms
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Yeah that's what I thought, but many of them seem to be mounted on a stand for desktop use and it doesn't look like they have VESA mount. Maybe I'm not looking at the right ones
 
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Electric_Andy

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T4tomo said:
I'm not sure wall mount, unless it one of the fancy pull around and move mounts is ideal if its doubling as a PC monitor (for homework etc) as well and Gaming Monitor as well as part time TV. You arguably need the monitor nearer to the chair / keyboard than the wall.

Given you can watch all the main channels and more on iplayer etc Apps, then a PC or PS4 hooked up to a monitor surpasses the need to actually have a TV / built Freeview etc anyway.

I would look at 27" curved gaming monitors, it will keep the lad happy and be flexible for use with PC etc if needed. No need to pay extra for "TV" functionality.
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yes good point thanks, PS4 will be the only source and he doesn't need "TV", but he also doesn't need it for PC either. He's going ot be sitting on his bed against one wall, and the monitor has to be on the opposite wall due to the space. He doesn't want a long reach wall bracket so it will be just on the wall
 
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Electric_Andy

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Plymouth
fossyant said:
Any monitor with a relatively quick (low ms (mili second) number) will be fine
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ok, some are 4ms and some dearer ones are 1ms. I think 4ms should be enough right?
 
fossyant

fossyant

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Electric_Andy said:
Yeah that's what I thought, but many of them seem to be mounted on a stand for desktop use and it doesn't look like they have VESA mount. Maybe I'm not looking at the right ones
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They all have 4 'holes' at the back. When you get the monitor, you have to fit the stand. A wall VESA mount has to be bought separately. W've a number on adjustable arms, so the monitor can sit flush to the wall, or be moved about.

Like this, not expensive - just use your own rawl plugs and screws


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si_c

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No point getting a fast gaming monitor for a PS4 - it's limited to 60hz so a fast gaming monitor is a waste, it won't perform any better. I'd say a Smart TV would be a better shout - you'll get a larger 1080p screen with Full HDR for about £200, plus it's a TV. A gaming monitor is aiming for faster refresh rates and higher resolutions, neither of which make any difference with a PS4.

Might be worth a conversation at least.

Edit to add, an Xbox Series S is only £50 more, personally I'd get that and upgrade the monitor later.
 
MontyVeda

MontyVeda

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T4tomo said:
... No need to pay extra for "TV" functionality.
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It's been a while since I've looked but IME, you get a lot more TV for £200 than you will a monitor... you pay extra for no tv functionality.

just looking at Argos... largest pc monitors under £200 are 27", TVs under £200 are mostly 32", with one 40"
 
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T.M.H.N.E.T

T.M.H.N.E.T

Rainbows aren't just for world champions
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Northern Ireland
Electric_Andy said:
Hi all, need some advice please. My son currently has a very old 22inch TV that he plays PS4 on. He sits fairly close (~1.5m away).

For his birthday he wants nothing else apart from a gaming monitor, as I've re-done his room and he'll shortly be sitting 3m away from it.

I can only really afford a 27 inch monitor, and I have to attach it to the wall.

My questions are: Will a gaming monitor be any better than, say, a 27 inch TV?
Many are designed for desktop use; is there an easy way to mount them to a wall?
What spec should I be looking for (considering it's soley for PS4)? Don't want to spend extra for something that the PS4 can't output.

TIA
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You get more for your money with a TV, inc built in freeview decoder etc. Check the spec sheet for any you're looking it, it should tell you the VESA hole spacing for the wall mount (which should also cover many different spacings)
 
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