HOW TO PICK A gaming TV.

A great gaming TV is a different thing from a great TV — HDMI 2.1, VRR, low input lag, and the sizes that fit a console setup. The picks that get it right.

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01How to Choose a TV for Console GamingQUEST PENDINGBY IRIS

02How to Set Up HDMI 2.1 and VRRQUEST PENDINGBY IRIS

03How to Lower Input Lag on a TVQUEST PENDINGBY IRIS

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The displays worth the money at every size — chosen for how they actually play, not spec-sheet hype.

TCL QM7 Series (4K QLED)Big, bright, HDMI 2.1 — a console TV that punches up. from ~$700 ▸ 27" 1440p 165Hz IPSThe value sweet spot for most PC players. ~$220 ▸ Monitor Light BarKills eye strain without washing out the panel. ~$50 ▸

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