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If you have a PS5 and haven’t upgraded your TV recently, then you’re probably considering getting one of the best 120Hz TVs out there. These sets can display double the frames per second compared to older or cheaper 60Hz models, meaning games look much smoother and more responsive – it’s a key feature we look for in our guide to the best gaming TVs.
But 120Hz TVs are more expensive – until about a year ago it was limited to only more expensive options, although now at least it comes in some more mid-range options. But it’s still something you’ll have to pay more for, even if it’s not as much as it used to be – and not everyone’s budget will reach the price of even a cheaper 120Hz TV. However, there are a few more affordable TVs that are technically 60 Hz, but can offer 120Hz support, with a bit of a twist.
Two examples coming this year are the TCL Q6 range in the US, the TCL C645 in the UK and other regions, and the Philips The One 8508 in the UK. The Philips TCL C635 currently available in Europe and other regions also supports the feature below.
These TVs support a technology called Dual Line Gate (DLG) which makes the 60 frames per second panel actually appear to be displaying 120 frames per second, but the deal is you have to sacrifice half the vertical resolution when you’re at the Philips TV is in this mode, while the TCL C635 lowers the resolution to 2K (also known as Full HD).
I saw a demo of this in action on a Philips TV, directly compared to the same screen in standard 60Hz mode and to a native 120Hz TV. I can tell you that there is a great improvement in the smoothness of movements when using the Dual Line Gate technology compared to 60 Hz, although it was not as smooth as the original 120 Hz screen.
And in the case of the Philips, the vertical resolution halving wasn’t a big deal, at least not in my limited demo. That’s partly due to a more advanced version of the technology being used called ‘Hardware Super Resolution’ which again adds a lot of sharpness to the image – but I also don’t think cutting the resolution in half is much of an issue if you The whole deal is that you’re going to see fast-moving action that you might not be capturing fine detail anyway.
I haven’t been able to test the input lag for the TV running in DLG mode, but it should stay low – that’s the whole point, after all. So for those who want extra responsiveness while playing Rocket League or War zone at 120fps, but if you need to save the pennies on buying a new TV, a DLG-ready TV could be a good option.
I’d still recommend going to a true 120hz set if you can because the smoothness will be even stronger, you’ll get that extra resolution and detail back, and they generally have better picture quality anyway because the panels are more advanced – but I’m glad there are more options available.
I don’t think we’ll see much advertising for DLG, so keep your eyes peeled if you like the idea in case other sets turn out to support it.
