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PS4 Pro, Xbox One S: Thinking of buying a 4K TV? Here’s what to look for.

With both the Xbox One S and PS4 Pro on the market — and Project Scorpio set for next year — many Australians are thinking of taking the plunge to a 4K TV.

The thing is, not all 4K TVs are alike. It’s important that consumers choose a new set that meets the demands of their console of choice.

At a bare minimum, here’s what we think should influence your decision:

  • Refresh rate: While 60Hz will do in a pinch, 120Hz or even 240Hz is much preferred
  • HDMI support: The 4K delivery standard is HDMI 2.0
  • HDCP support: HDCP 2.2 is preferred
  • HDR support: HDR 10 will make the most of your console
  • RGB support: Required
  • Size: This differs depending on the distance you are from your television. At less than 5 feet, a 40″ TV works best. 55″ sets are best from 4.5 to 7 feet, and 65″ sets from 5.5 to 8 feet.

If you’ve more cash to spend, you might also consider the following:

  • LED or OLED: OLED is better, but more expensive
  • Curved, or not: This is really personal preference, as there are pros and cons with each. Curved sets offer a more immersive viewing experience, but tend to reflect light and have more ‘sweet spots’ to find

Are there any other important factors you think consumers should be aware of? Do you know of a great bargain that ticks all the above boxes? Sound off in the comments below!


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Steve's the owner and Editor-in-Chief of Stevivor.com, the country’s leading independent video games outlet. Steve arrived in Australia back in 2001 on what was meant to be a three-month working holiday before deciding to emigrate and, eventually, becoming a citizen.

Stevivor is a combination of ‘Steve’ and ‘Survivor’, which made more sense back in 2001 when Jeff Probst was up in Queensland. The site started as Steve’s travel blog before transitioning over into video games.

Aside from video games, Steve has interests in hockey and Star Trek, playing the former and helping to cover video games about the latter on TrekMovie.com. By day, Steve works as the communications manager of the peak body representing Victorians as they age.