Ensuring Your Upcoming Television Purchase is Football-Ready? Prioritize a High Refresh Rate
Matt Jancer, a seasoned writer with 15 years of experience, resides in New York City and has contributed to more than 15 magazines, including Car and Driver, Outside, Esquire, Smithsonian, Playboy, and Wired. In his latest article, Jancer shares his insights on high-refresh rate TVs, particularly for sports enthusiasts.
Most TVs have a 60 hertz refresh rate, but for sports, a minimum of 120Hz is recommended. Higher refresh rates, such as those found in the TCL QM7K and other less expensive models, have become more common, filtering down from computer monitors. A high refresh rate in a TV improves its ability to show fast-moving sports action clearly, ensuring fans don't miss a beat.
For those seeking the best in sports viewing, the TV that requires the most from its capabilities is one used for this purpose. Jancer advises looking for your TV's "native panel refresh rate," which will tell you the number of updates it can generate without any extra processing.
Manufacturers like LG, with models such as the LG OLED Evo 2024 offering 144 Hz, and Philips, with TVs boasting native 120 Hz refresh rates, have begun to offer TVs with higher refresh rates. However, be wary of TV manufacturer's claims of far higher refresh rates, such as 240Hz or 480Hz, as these may not necessarily translate to improved viewing experience.
In addition to his industry work, Jancer enjoys hobbies such as writing for enjoyment, riding his motorcycle, mountain climbing out West, making guitar noises, cooking in his apartment, and expressing his admiration for pigeons. He believes everyone needs at least one hobby they have none of their ego invested into.
If you're in the market for a high-refresh rate TV, the LG C5 OLED TV is available for purchase at Amazon for $2,497, the Samsung S95F OLED TV is available at Amazon for $4,298, and the TCL QM8K Mini-LED TV can be found at Amazon, Walmart, and Macy's with prices ranging from $4,000 to $4,270. Jancer encourages you to make an informed decision and enjoy the clarity and smoothness that a high-refresh rate TV brings to your sports viewing experience.
