# LCD TV 60hz vs. 120hz panel HELP! **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 26, 2008, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828 "2008-11-26T15:44:54Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2008, 3:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/1 "2008-11-26T15:44:54Z")
can anyone honestly tell me that there is a difference between a LCD tv that has a 60hz panel or 120hz panel. From the people I talked to they said that you would never be able to tell a difference. thoughts? opinions? facts? ---
**Author:** ![ILC](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilc/32/5337_2.png) [@ILC](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ILC)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2008, 4:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/2 "2008-11-26T16:13:43Z")
I think you you are playing games you can notice tearing on a slower monitor but other than that ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2008, 4:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/3 "2008-11-26T16:16:47Z")
I can see the difference on computer monitors between 60 and 75hz. I’m not sure if a TV is the same. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2008, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/4 "2008-11-26T18:40:28Z")
> **[Home Entertainment](https://www.cnet.com/topics/home-entertainment/)** > > Home Entertainment reviews and ratings, video reviews, user reviews, Home Entertainment buying guides, prices, and comparisons from CNET. Good article. I’ve watched a few 120hz TV’s and I just cant get use to it,makes the movie experience completely different,one of the films I watched was Gone in 60 Seconds and everything seemed like it was on a very slow fast forward.Best thing to do is go to BB or CC and take a look at them. \*Edit,you’ll definitely see a difference. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2008, 7:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/5 "2008-11-26T19:50:11Z")
I love my Samsung LN52A650 [http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=lcdtv&model\_cd=LN52A650A1FXZA](http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/detail/detail.do?group=televisions&type=televisions&subtype=lcdtv&model_cd=LN52A650A1FXZA) And you can tell especially during sports. ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [November 26, 2008, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/6 "2008-11-26T19:58:47Z")
The difference comes with faster motion. So sports, action movies, etc. If it’s twice as fast, then the motions on the screen will be more fluid, natural and won’t “step.” Plasma TVs, however, are rated at like 480Hz+ I think. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2008, 7:17am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/7 "2008-11-27T07:17:17Z")
yeah… LCDs suffer from motion blur so 120hz was added to try any make up for this big weakness compared to CRT/plasma. The difference should be obvious with any fast motion, if you’re going to play games it’s a MUST. ---
**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2008, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/8 "2008-11-27T10:59:35Z")
120 hz is certainly better for gaming, but i think it looks like shit. 60hz also looks like shit. LCD’s in general look horrible. unless you have 10 windows facing the television, you shouldn’t buy an LCD. ---
**Author:** ![layzie](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/layzie/32/7599_2.png) [@layzie](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/layzie)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2008, 11:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/9 "2008-11-27T11:23:02Z")
i perfer lcd. i love mine. i may be selling it soon just go with a bigger one ---
**Author:** ![Paulo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/paulo/32/7328_2.png) [@Paulo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Paulo)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2008, 8:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/10 "2008-11-27T20:43:53Z")
> [@Dex](#): > > 120 hz is certainly better for gaming, but i think it looks like shit. 60hz also looks like shit. LCD’s in general look horrible. unless you have 10 windows facing the television, you shouldn’t buy an LCD. Listen to this man. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2008, 6:35pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/11 "2008-11-28T18:35:51Z")
i’m looking at getting a new computer monitor that I will have my directtv hooked up to and I was looking at this one. The review seem very good on it. 24" > **[SAMSUNG TOC T240 Rose Black 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2...](https://www.newegg.com/samsung-t240-24-wuxga/p/N82E16824001275)** > > Buy SAMSUNG TOC T240 Rose Black 24" 5ms HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20000:1(1000:1) with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg! 26" > **[SAMSUNG T260 Rose-Black 25.5" 5ms Touch of Color Series HDMI Widescreen LCD...](https://www.newegg.com/samsung-t260-25-5-wuxga/p/N82E16824001276)** > > Buy SAMSUNG T260 Rose-Black 25.5" 5ms Touch of Color Series HDMI Widescreen LCD Monitor 300 cd/m2 DC 20000:1 with fast shipping and top-rated customer service. Once you know, you Newegg! can someone explain a few things to me? > Horizontal Refresh Rate 30~81kHz > Vertical Refresh Rate 56~75Hz (V) > Contrast Ratio DC 20000:1(1000:1) > Response Time 5ms from what I understand this should be a good setup for what I do (gaming and TV) ---
**Author:** ![boxxa](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/boxxa/32/5045_2.png) [@boxxa](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boxxa)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2008, 9:14pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/12 "2008-11-28T21:14:09Z")
Yes I have seen a Samsung 42" plasma side by side with a 60 and 120 watching The Departed in HD and you can see the difference. IMO the 120 has a more 3d ish look to it from what i saw. It was pretty sweet and my next one is going to be a 120hz. ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 12:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/13 "2008-11-29T00:32:33Z")
> [@j\_espo1"](#): > > can anyone honestly tell me that there is a difference between a LCD tv that has a 60hz panel or 120hz panel. From the people I talked to they said that you would never be able to tell a difference. > > thoughts? > opinions? > facts? simple answer 60hz = screen refreshes 60 times per second (60fps) 120hz = screen refreshes 120 times per second (120fps) most movies and TV shows are recorded well below that in terms of frames per sec. just fyi (24fps I think) Higher frequencies will probably be most noticeable in video games or anything else rendered in real time as long as the frame rate isn’t capped (usually at 30 or 60 fps). I’ve honestly never been able to notice a difference above 60 except in very very fast moving scenes. If you’re looking around, it’s probably not a bad buy though. Or hold out… polarized TV’s are the next big thing (3d tv) ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 5:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/14 "2008-11-29T05:21:54Z")
I picked up the Sony Bravia 46" 120hz yesterday. The salesman was trying to sell me $135 cables for it :bloated: is there any cheaper cables for it? ---
**Author:** ![Dr.Stevil](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/da6949/32.png) [@Dr.Stevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dr.Stevil)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 6:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/15 "2008-11-29T06:18:19Z")
[http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm](http://www.bluejeanscable.com/store/hdmi-cables/index.htm) ---
**Author:** ![BuickGN](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/buickgn/32/7200_2.png) [@BuickGN](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BuickGN)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/16 "2008-11-29T06:37:33Z")
> [@j\_espo1](#): > > I picked up the Sony Bravia 46" 120hz yesterday. The salesman was trying to sell me $135 cables for it :bloated: is there any cheaper cables for it? should of bought that samsung instead of that overpriced sony 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 6:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/17 "2008-11-29T06:41:54Z")
^^nah, i paid $1299 for the Sony. ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 6:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/18 "2008-11-29T06:42:57Z")
blue jeans has good prices as well but I like: [http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp](http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp) ---
**Author:** ![j\_espo1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/j_espo1/32/7291_2.png) [@j\_espo1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/j_espo1)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 9:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/19 "2008-11-29T09:21:37Z")
well exactly what kind/ how many cables do i need? ill have a ps3 hooked up to it and TW HD cable and a 5.1 surround sound system. :gotme: ---
**Author:** ![BigRon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/58956e/32.png) [@BigRon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BigRon)\ **Post date:** [November 29, 2008, 9:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-60hz-vs-120hz-panel-help/58828/20 "2008-11-29T09:39:28Z")
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