{"id":13002,"date":"2021-12-06T14:40:26","date_gmt":"2021-12-06T07:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zodiac.com.vn\/?p=13002"},"modified":"2021-12-06T14:43:06","modified_gmt":"2021-12-06T07:43:06","slug":"gaming-projector-or-tv","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zodiac.com.vn\/en\/gaming-projector-or-tv\/","title":{"rendered":"Gaming \u2013 Projector or TV?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For years, televisions have been the go-to for most console gamers, especially when the TV is a norm for most families. However, for film buffs and gamers alike, there is always the feeling that you just want something more, something bigger, something that makes you feel as if you are in the game. The big problem when buying a large television is that it\u2019s incredibly expensive. Plus, the likelihood of finding one that is capable of 120\u201d is almost impossible.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>

Modern gaming projectors can give you the screen sizes you dream of without compromising on performance and image quality. While becoming more affordable, they have also left behind the old problems of ghosting and input lag to match competing televisions.\u00a0<\/p>

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Size matters<\/strong><\/h2>

When it comes to the cost per inch, between a projector and a television there is no competition in screen size. When you truly think about it, TVs are capped at 75\u201d for nearly everyone, with the lowest market cost of around \u00a31,500. If you\u2019re lucky and have the money and can find a 100\u201d television, you could be looking at a \u00a33,000+ price tag for a basic model. These prices don\u2019t even guarantee gaming modes.\u00a0<\/p>

Looking at it from another angle, you can easily get an excellent gaming projector, capable of 100\u201d to 300\u201d (if you have space), for a lot less money, with the best rated projectors on the market costing around \u00a31,200. So, the relative cost per inch of a projector compared to that of a TV is tiny. And gaming on a large screen is incredibly impressive and can\u2019t be denied.\u00a0<\/p>

When you compare screen sizes, think about multiplayer split screens. When split into four, a 120\u201d projector screen will give each player a 60\u201d screen. That\u2019s bigger than the size of your average family home television.<\/p>

The need for speed<\/strong><\/h2>

Reaction times can mean the difference between looking like a \u2018pro\u2019 gamer or like a \u2018noob\u2019. Frustration can set in when your budget TV doesn\u2019t react as fast as you do when under fire. Cheaper televisions and projectors are renowned for having slow input lag in the region of 30ms or more. A gaming dedicated TV or projector will garner better refresh rates. But a gaming television will bring a larger price tag.<\/p>

Take the\u00a0Optoma UHD38<\/a>\u00a0for example, a projector capable of 4K UHD imagery, perfect for watching movies, sport or television. Most importantly though, this projector is capable of an incredible 4.2ms of input lag at 1080p Full HD! That\u2019s at 240Hz for ultra-smooth gaming. Even if you go for 4K gaming that\u2019s 60Hz and a 16ms response time. To put that into perspective, that\u2019s faster than an average person can blink! This is on par with a television with a dedicated gaming mode, and while a gaming monitor may be quicker, how are you going to get a 120\u201d screen on your desk?<\/p>

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A sound investment?<\/strong><\/h2>

Unfortunately, in the technology world, standard built-in speakers tend to be very underwhelming. This isn\u2019t just the fact that it gives brands the chance to sell better performing sound bars and surround sound systems. More powerful speakers risk the chance of the vibrations distorting screen layers, rattling pixel transistors and other important parts. This is a level playing field for projectors and TVs. Whilst many monitors don\u2019t even have speakers.<\/p>

In it for the long haul<\/strong><\/h2>

As previously mentioned above, there is no real need to handle a projector with the fear of easily breaking it. Not like a TV, where pressing a little hard on the screen could break the screen. Lamps aside, projectors themselves are built with longer lifespans with no expectation to have to change them every few years. Lamps do bring up extra running costs and usually have a maximum lifespan of around 10,000 hours. However, with the development of laser projectors and their increasing affordability, 10,000 hours can be up-to 30,000 hours. This means if you wanted to, you could run your projector 24\/7 for nearly three and a half years! The\u00a0UHZ50\u00a0projector has all the cool gaming features of the UHD35 and UHD38, but with the virtually maintenance free laser technology to boot.\u00a0<\/p>

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What does it all mean?<\/strong><\/h2>

There is no point in denying it, everyone wants to see what their favourite game looks like on a big screen. So, if you\u2019re looking at a new TV or even a gaming monitor, why not consider a gaming projector? A projector costs a lot less than a gaming television, is flexible enough to move outside for a garden movie night, and can compete with the refresh rate of any dedicated gaming TV and some monitors. All this, as well as a big image. You don\u2019t have to be restricted to a 40\u201d screen. Surely, it\u2019s time to \u2018Experience more\u2019?<\/p>

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