100 TECH ADVISOR • MAY 2020
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if you’re using it as an HDTV. For a computer monitor,
you’llwanttoaimforlessthan 20 milliseconds,and
thelower you can go, the better.
Response time
Often confused with input lag, response time describes
how long it takes for a display’s pixels to switch colours
between scenes. HDTVs and computer monitors can
have very different response times. HDTVs tend to
prioritize richer colours, higher contrast, and wider
viewing angles – all of which lend to a longer response
time. Computer monitors tend to drop some of
the image processing and viewing angles for faster
response times. If you use a display with a slower
response time, you may see ‘ghosting’ in fast-paced
video and gaming sequences.
Some HDTVs have a ‘game mode’ setting, which
cuts some of the image processing to improve both
Also pay attention to the type and number
of ports. This is only one of two port areas
on an LG TV. Many TVs offer ports nearer
the side as well for the sake of easy access
