Sony PVM-1341 13" Trinitron CRT Video Monitor Tested Retro Gaming RGB S-Video
Bottom line: The Sony PVM-1341 13" Trinitron CRT Video Monitor Tested Retro Gaming RGB is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the displays & upscalers category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
Sony PVM-1341 Trinitron professional color video monitor. Made in Japan, April 1992. Rear panel: Line A and Line B composite video (BNC in/out) with audio, Y/C (S-Video) input with audio, VTR/CTRL S in/out, Digital RGB (DB-9), Analog RGB R/G/B in/out (BNC), Ext Sync in/out, Color Temp switch (6500/9300), H-Cent and V-Hold.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Sony PVM-1341 13" Trinitron CRT Video Monitor Tested Retro Gaming… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the displays & upscalers category. Sony's displays & upscalers lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for displays & upscalers of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| inputs | RGB,S-Video,Composite |
|---|---|
| tube_type | Trinitron |
| screen_size_inches | 13 |
Hardware benchmark data
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