Also, does anyone know how soon after new CES announcements do we see 2020 TVs hitting the consumer market?
Very late March into early April stuff starts to pop up here and there, more widely available into May usually
Would now be an absolutely bad time to buy a new TV? I know next gen consoles are a year away, but I'm not entirely sure how that relates to whichever new TVs are on the way. What truly significant change would the newer TVs from 2020 offer for gaming? I don't expect any 8K games next gen, so my guess is new HDMI? But what would this new HDMI do? Anything very noticeable?
I'm asking because I'm currently looking at 3 TVs under $1,000 in no particular order:
Sony X950G
Sony X850G
Samsung Q70
TCL 6 Series
I've never owned a TCL before, I'm more used to Sony and Samsung. One thing I should mention is I hate crushed blacks in games, and I know this problem is more prevalent with some TV brands than others. I've noticed it more on Samsung TVs I've owned, but I thought the Q70 display looked very good.
Are there any other TVs I should be looking at that are under $1,000? I just want the one that is the most future-proof out of these, since I expect to use it (at least for awhile) with the PS5 as well. The room I'll have this TV in isn't huge by the way, so I'd prefer a TV that is 49-55 inch.
Thanks.
If you look at Camel Camel Camel or Greentoe for whatever sets you're looking at, from a price perspective, it is the opposite of a bad time to buy. Generally lowest prices of the year.
that said more models next year will have more HDMI 2.1 ports and support VRR. Others can comment on the specifics of the models you're looking at, but if you're on a video game forum and not planning to buy a TV with 2.1 and VRR (as long as it's within your budget/price range), I'm not sure if it's the wisest move....
We could argue benefits of resolution, HDR etc but I don't think it's overselling to say that VRR has the potential to be as impactful as the move to HD in terms of gaming experience.
E: I see some others hopped in as well. I think anytime you buy a set it's important to identify the person you are. If you're gonna "buy and hold" for five plus years, either be patient until the right feature set is affordable or find a way to expand budget a bit. If you're an every two to three year person, I'd worry a lot less about those things.
Hell we were having conversations in the GAF equivalent of this thread years ago about the potential of 2.1 and people at that time were like "oh I'll wait" and if they had, it would've been an extra two to three years.
All depends on what type of purchaser you are.