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But they're expensive.

A 50" TV is about $220. (smart TV)

A 50" monitor is $650.

[-] ubermeisters@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Yep. Thus why i edited my comment in an attempt to back-wheel a little.

Monitors are more expensive because of:

  • Monitors generally higher refresh rates (images displayed per time interval) with Monitors being from 60-240Hz, and TVs generally only being 60-120Hz (Hz = number per second)

  • Monitors typically have calibrated/better color accuracy and white balance versus TVs

  • Monitors have ~141PPI, TVs ~86PPI (Pixels Per Inch: Measurement of pixel density). A 24" monitor is basically the same thing as a 40" TV where pixel density is concerned.

  • Monitors generally have much better response time (how fast a pixel can change colors) with Monitors being ~5 milliseconds, and TVs being ~16 milliseconds.

The additional hardware requirements to meet the higher specs necessarily drives up the cost of computer monitors, when compared to TVs. Sorry.

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