Is there a gaming monitor that has....

Carl81 · 24 Feb 2020 at 22:00

“Smart” features that you get on a smart tv?

the bedroom tv has just gone on me and im thinking that this is my chance to get a new gaming monitor that can be used as smart tv for when im at work and the wife wants to use Netflix .

Does any such monitor exist? Preferably a monitor with an ethernet port if its at all possible

thanks

Mr Mcgoo · 24 Feb 2020 at 22:54

what res native res do you need?

Carl81 · 25 Feb 2020 at 05:39

Mr Mcgoo said:
what res native res do you need?

My tv was 1080p but i do game at 1440p . My current monitor is the asus swift pg27qq. Only paid £150 for that monitor so would be happy to sell it and put the cash towards at decent monitor.

just need it to play netflix really.

i do have a fire stick....would that work in a monitor?

my current monitor only had display port and 0 hdmi ports.

LuckyBenski · 25 Feb 2020 at 07:58

Without HDMI input you won't be plugging in a set top box.

What you describe is really a TV not a monitor - as such the only TVs I know with interesting features for gaming are the LG OLEDs which don't come in small sizes or low cost.

Can't you just use Netflix on your PC?

Mr Mcgoo · 25 Feb 2020 at 10:53

lg and Samsung do smart tv with ethernet and wifi with a decent lcd for gaming. however the Samsung while cheaper may not be able to do 60hz at 1440p depending on the price you are willing to spend. lg oled tv are the best for your choice but as lucky has said they don't come in small sizes or low cost.

Mr Mcgoo · 25 Feb 2020 at 11:03

this the tv a friend of mine use for 1440p but I believe he has that set as a custom res as is not support as a res in the nvidia control panel but works fine. 1080p is supported and also has ethernet. https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-an...mart-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-led-tv-10192712-pdt.html

Carl81 · 25 Feb 2020 at 11:04

LuckyBenski said:
Without HDMI input you won't be plugging in a set top box.

What you describe is really a TV not a monitor - as such the only TVs I know with interesting features for gaming are the LG OLEDs which don't come in small sizes or low cost.

Can't you just use Netflix on your PC?

my missus owns the bedroom and says the 27 asus swift isnt big enough

LuckyBenski · 25 Feb 2020 at 13:00

Carl81 said:
my missus owns the bedroom and says the 27 asus swift isnt big enough

LG are releasing a 48" OLED this year - the smallest they've ever done. So if that suits, go for it. They have fast CPUs, lots of apps, and should handle VRR and 4k120. If your graphics card has the right connectivity.