a £400 TV for console gaming?

shatpank81 · 5 Sep 2015 at 23:22

Hi
i move into my new place next week, i need a TV for my living room but not sure what to go for?

i have no brand loyalty but i like how the samsung TV's seem to play any video file you throw at it
my max budget is £400 and not fussed about smart tv etc just want a decent TV 40" or above, but will be used solely for console gaming both PS4 and xbox one, any TV watched will be through netflix/amazon prime watching (only watch sport on freeview)

any recommendations?

MichaelAwkward · 6 Sep 2015 at 08:24

A few in my thread might be of interest to you: http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18690839

Not had any owners chip in yet though.

Scrumpy_Jack · 6 Sep 2015 at 08:41

Sony KDL42W705B gets my vote, excellent input lag and response. Was the best TV i could find for gaming/PC 12 months ago. Still available for around £400 possibly a little less if you do some searching on Google. Availabe in Black or Silver with 32/42/50 Sizes to choose from.

Here is a review from HDTV; http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/kdl42w705b-201402233639.htm

Buffman · 6 Sep 2015 at 09:12

Scrumpy_Jack said:
Sony KDL42W705B gets my vote, excellent input lag and response. Was the best TV i could find for gaming/PC 12 months ago. Still available for around £400 possibly a little less if you do some searching on Google. Availabe in Black or Silver with 32/42/50 Sizes to choose from.

Here is a review from HDTV; http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/kdl42w705b-201402233639.htm

I've got this. I'd recommend a top end Sony like this (or w829) or similar.

shatpank81 · 6 Sep 2015 at 13:17

But for £400 max?

Scrumpy_Jack · 6 Sep 2015 at 15:46

Sony KDL42W705BBU 42 Inch Smart Full HD 1080p LED TV With Freeview HHD is available from the UK's largest Supermarket chain at £399.99. You can earn some club card points too. Also remember to go through Quidco or Topcashback to get some pennies back.

shatpank81 · 6 Sep 2015 at 17:16

Thanks mate
I will defo be ordering in a day or so, so i need to narrow it down
Might just get the one recommended here
I have been to JL and the 5 year warranty is appealing with them but they dont stock that TV
Was thinking of upping my budget to £500 to get a better TV i saw sony KDL40W705C for £429
Do all sony TV's have good input lag? Or just the W range?

Is there a way of checking what TVs are good for console gaming

Doug73458 · 6 Sep 2015 at 18:52

Michaells said:
Sony KDL-43W755C.
The picture quality is really good, certainly due to the 800Hz motion rate, X-Pro reality and the sound is really good. It is a very thin TV and i was quite impressed.
£479

Great TV, I'd also go for that one. Tempted to get it myself tbh

Scrumpy_Jack · 6 Sep 2015 at 19:18

A few Review sites i have found to be informative,

http://www.tftcentral.co.uk/
http://www.digitalversus.com/
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/

shatpank81 · 6 Sep 2015 at 19:36

Bit worries about android on a tv
Read a few reviews saying it is very buggy on that particular tv (KDL-43W755C)