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When it comes to choosing a new TV for your home, there are many terms and functions which can help you make the right decision. However, when it comes to understanding what each of these functions offers, it can be rather daunting. For example, TV refresh rates are often not spoken about very often because, at the moment, the standard content being provided has yet to see an upgrade in production. However, a TV with a good refresh rate could offer a much better experience for sports and gaming.
So, as an expert in providing cheap Smart TVs for many years, we are here to help you understand what a TV refresh rate is and whether it should contribute to deciding the best TV for your needs.
What Is a TV Refresh Rate?
Regardless of what content you will be watching, the video and movement are created by projecting a number of images, much like stop-frame animation. A TV refresh rate is the number of times per second a TV screen updates its image. The TV refresh rate is measured in Hertz(Hz), which is the unit of measurement for a frequency and is usually found under the screen specs of a TV. However, modern TVs often showcase the refresh rate, a unique selling point of a device, so it can usually be found under the showcased features.
It’s worth noting that some manufacturers use marketing terms to describe their refresh rate technology, such as “Motion Rate,” “TruMotion,” or “Clear Motion Rate.” Unfortunately, these terms can be confusing, as they do not always reflect the actual refresh rate of the TV. Generally, looking for the actual refresh rate in Hz is best when comparing TVs.
The Impact of refresh rates on Picture Quality
Tvs all offer various TV refresh rates. The standard for most modern TVs is 60Hz. This provides a smooth and fluid motion of the on-screen content and is suitable for most types of platforms and genres, such as movies, TV shows and some sports. Although your TV may have a higher refresh rate, this doesn’t always mean you will see a significant improvement in your image quality. Whilst your TV may offer a refresh rate of 120Hz or above, it all depends on the data your TV receives.
Most movies and content producers use a much lower refresh rate than most TVs offer. However, TVs and cameras do not work the same, and when the image is recreated on-screen, it can often have an unwanted blur within fast action scenes. This means the TV, using built-in technology, has to fill in the gaps to produce a much more fluid motion of the on-screen image. The hight the refresh rate is, the more this can minimise the blur and provide life-like video content.
How to choose the correct refresh rates for your needs
There are many things to consider when purchasing a TV, but selecting the right refresh rate isn’t that challenging. If you have no particular interest in using your TV for anything more than catching up on your TV shows, a refresh rate of around 60Hz would be more than adequate to provide the quality you need. However, if you have an eye for films or are an avid gamer, the refresh rate could be much more important to you. Often, these genres are full of fast-paced scenes, which could make the blur much more noticeable without a top-range refresh rate. Some of the higher refresh rates go up to 120Hz and above. These have been designed to make content much more fluid and provide excellent graphics for users. For example, 120Hz is ideal for sports fans watching games, whereas if you are looking for the perfect TV refresh rate to suit your gaming speed, you may require a 144Hz refresh rate and above.
The price is the only constraint for everyone purchasing a smart TV with a high refresh rate. Those devices with higher refresh rates tend to come with an increase in the device’s price. However, if you are looking for a cheap TV with superior technology like this, we have a great selection online available for doorstep delivery.
The evolution of Tv refresh rates
TVs, like most technology, had to upgrade various functions to meet the demand for the content being produced. In the early days of TVs 60Hz was the standard refresh rate for TVs. Even when the introduction of colour began in domestic TV, the refresh rate remained unchanged. However, as TVs grew in size and capabilities, manufacturers had to tackle the quality issue of content being delivered, but this wasn’t until the mid-2000s that there was a jump to doubling the refresh rate to 120Hz.
The 120Hz refresh rate was initially offered on higher-end TVs and was not yet a standard feature. However, as technology improved and production costs decreased, it became more common and is now a standard feature on many mid- to high-range TVs. Some manufacturers also introduced TVs with a refresh rate of 240Hz, further improving the image quality by reducing motion blur even more. This is particularly helpful for screens designed for gaming, such as Sony’s Perfect for PS5 lineup of TVs.
TVs with Good Refresh Rates
Most of the high-end TVs offer excellent refresh rates to offer crystal clear action and fast-moving content. For example, our range of cheap Samsung TVs has a great selection of OLED TVs which can provide 120Hz refresh rates. Alternatively, our cheap Sony TVs can offer everything you need to be immersed entirely in gaming with speeds up to 120Hz. These rates are ideal for those who require a much more fluid moving picture within their devices.
However, for most standard users of TVs, 60Hz will still provide you with picture-perfect cinematic experiences. So look through our entire catalogue of devices and find a TV to suit your needs with doorstep delivery, or if you need more help deciding the perfect TV for your home, why not check out our blogs? We have plenty of information to get you started.
