How to Choose the Best Screen Size for 4K Gaming?

With the growing popularity of the new generation of consoles, 4K gaming has finally become a commonplace living room reality. And gamers everywhere are wondering what the best screen size is for their PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles. Usually, people wonder what the best TV size would be, and whether TV size affects the quality of gaming. We’re here to help with that. 

Room size and viewing distance make all the difference when you’re trying to figure out the best screen size for your situation. While for something like a 65”-75” TV the best distance for viewing is around six feet, if you prefer a larger, more cinematic screen, then of course seating location needs to change. For an 80” to 100” screen (whether TV or projector), you should be seated 12 to 15 feet away from the display.

It’s important to remember that the higher the resolution, the more essential the viewing distance. If you sit too far, 4K becomes indistinguishable from 1080p, and thus you waste the power of your PS5 or Xbox Series X. Sitting very close to the screen may cause not just eye strain, but will make the graphics too detailed, making you aware of individual pixels, and that’s not good.

As a whole, the higher the resolution, the bigger your screen should be. If you want to be seated comfortably away from your screen, then a larger display is recommended, otherwise the benefits of higher resolutions may be wasted. Naturally, the bigger your display, the more spacious the room where it’s located needs to be. This is something only you can determine, we can only recommend the best viewing distances, as it’s something we test for at BenQ labs all the time. 

To get the most of out of your PS5 or Xbox Series X you may want to consider a gaming projector that’ll give you a nice 80” to 100” screen for a much more affordable price than a similarly-sized TV. And that’s assuming you can find a TV in that size range, as they’re quite rare given supply issues.

Contemporary gaming projectors deliver 4K with little input lag, while providing you with the big and vibrant HDR-enhanced image quality you expect. They also showcase the latest games on a big display that does 4K viewing justice, and offer more flexibility in terms of seating distance and location. Something to think about!