The domain of picture display has revolutionized. Various types of displays are manufactured to cater to different fields of work and perform tasks efficiently.
The tasks can be simply viewing or can be editing or even playing games. The most common type of displays is TV and computer monitor.
TV vs Computer Monitor
The difference between a TV and a Computer Monitor is that a TV is a stand-alone device while a computer monitor is a device that is part of the computer hardware. TV is designed for far viewing by the users while a computer monitor is designed for close viewing by the users.
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The TV operates by receiving broadcasting signals and changing the signals into sound and picture. The display resolution available on TV is 1920 × 1080.
The inputs jacks that are found in TV are VGA, composite input, table, video, HDMI, and others.
While, Computer monitor is used with other hardware of the computer system like keyboard, mouse, printer for the effective running of the entire system.
The display resolution available is 3840 × 2160. Computer monitors can have several input jacks to support different accessories and devices.
Comparison Table
| Parameters of Comparison | TV | Computer Monitor |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | First TV was manufactured in 1927 | First computer monitor was manufactured In 1973 |
| Designed for | Far viewing | Close viewing |
| Image lagging | More in TV | Less in computer monitor |
| Image quality | TV provides realistic and smooth image quality | Computer monitor provides sharp and clear image quality |
| Application | For entertainment and watching long videos | For video editing, photo editing, official work, gaming, and other professional use |
What is TV?
TV stands for television. It is an electronic device that is used to view video content. The TV operates by receiving broadcasting signals and changing the signals into sound and picture.
The early televisions were compact and produced black and white images. Nowadays, bigger and larger television screens are available.
The combination of the radiofrequency tuner and audio speaker is attached to the monitor to result in a television.
The job of the radio frequency tuner is to assist in receiving signals of television by various methods like broadcasting, dish system, cable TV, or satellite.
The frequency can be of two types – audio or video signals. The transmission of audio signals is to the picture tube for display while the audio is transmitted to speakers.
The initial televisions were made of cathode ray tubes. Later it was replaced by LED technology.
Televisions are manufactured in various sizes to cater to a large audience. Larger size televisions can provide a wider angle and are more attractive. The size affects the resolution of the screen.
An ideal good resolution can be achieved in a TV of 4K or 8K. The aspect ratio of traditional TV word 4 : 3. However, with the introduction of HDTV, the aspect ratio has increased to 16: 9.
The refresh rates and frame rates of TV are usually lower. TV caters to a better viewing experience and the images look more realistic.
The wider is the angle of a TV the better is the watching experience. Most of the TV has a viewing angle of 160°.
What is Computer Monitor?
A computer monitor is a device that is part of the computer hardware. A computer monitor is used with other hardware of the computer system like keyboard, mouse, printer for the effective running of the entire system.
The main function of a computer monitor is for viewing videos and graphics. The angle for viewing in the monitor is about 110°. Apart from flat monitors, curved monitors were also introduced in the year 2009.
Initially, monitors were manufactured with a cathode ray tube that was used in rendering the video image. the goal of a computer monitor is to cater stability, precision, and accuracy to an image.
The current computer monitors are manufactured using Thin Film Transistor Liquid Crystal Display TFT-LED) technology. They also have LED backlighting.
The early computer monitors were smaller in size. But now large computer monitor sizes are also available. Gamers prefer large size monitors because it provides better insights into the movement in the game.
The increase in the size of the screen can decrease the screen resolution. Common resolution displays available are 3840 × 2160.
The dimensions of a normal screen are usually 43 cm × 32 cm while that of widescreen are 46 cm × 26 cm.
The aspect ratio of most computer monitors is 4 : 3. Computer monitors can turn off automatically after a particular period of inactivity.
This is known as power saving and helps in extending the battery life and reducing wear. Most monitors have integrated connections for other accessories. They can operate even on touch screen mode.
Main Differences Between TV and Computer Monitor
- The size of a TV is larger while the size of the computer monitor is comparatively smaller.
- The viewing angle of a TV is 160° while the viewing angle of a computer monitor is 110°
- The display resolution of a TV is low while the display resolution of a computer monitor is high.
- Television has less number of input jacks while computer monitor has more number of import jacks to connect various accessories and devices.
- A television can have a tuner while a computer monitor does not have any tuner.
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Sandeep Bhandari holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Computers from Thapar University (2006). He has 20 years of experience in the technology field. He has a keen interest in various technical fields, including database systems, computer networks, and programming. You can read more about him on his bio page.
