Advanced CRT Queries
This page showcases advanced queries powered by Semantic MediaWiki (SMW). Every CRT model in the wiki stores its specs — screen size, brand, inputs, outputs, mods, and more — as structured semantic properties. That means we can ask the wiki surprisingly specific questions and get live, always-up-to-date answers.
These queries run against real data in the wiki, so as new models are added and existing ones are updated, the results here update automatically.
Want to learn more about writing your own queries? See the SMW inline queries documentation.
Running your own queries
You can play around with SMW queries using the built-in query interface at Special:Ask, or try copying the below example queries to your sandbox.
Example Queries
S-Video over RCA cables
Forget about Mini-DIN-4 - which CRTs let you do S-Video (Y/C) over two RCA cables?
| Photo | Brand | Model | Screen Size | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amdek Color 300 | Amdek | Color 300 | 13 | |
| Commodore 1084 | Commodore | 1084 | 13 | |
| Commodore 1084-D |  | Commodore | 1084-D | 13 |
| Commodore 1084S | Commodore | 1084S | 13 | |
| Commodore 1701 | Commodore | 1701 | 13 | |
| Commodore 1702 |  | Commodore | 1702 | 13 |
Largest PAL widescreen
What's the largest widescreen (16:9) CRT that can decode PAL?
Largest screen size with this input: 32"
| # | Model | Photo | Brand | Screen Size | AV Systems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bang and Olufsen BeoVision Avant 32 |  |
Bang & Olufsen | 32 | NTSC PAL |
| 2 | Philips 32PW9551 |  |
Philips | 32 | PAL SECAM |
| 3 | JVC HV-32P37SJE |  |
JVC | 32 | PAL SECAM NTSC 4.43 |
| 4 | JVC HV-32P37SUE |  |
JVC | 32 | PAL SECAM NTSC 4.43 |
Smallest with component video
Which CRT with a component video (YPbPr) input has the smallest screen? Useful for finding compact sets that still accept higher-quality analog signals.
Smallest screen size with this input: 13"
| # | Photo | Model | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
JVC BM-H1300SU | JVC |
| 2 | JVC BM-H1310SU | JVC |
Largest with S-Video
On the flip side — what's the biggest screen you can get with an S-Video input? Great for finding large-format sets for 🚨 retro gaming 🚨.
Largest screen size with this input: 43"
| # | Photo | Model | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Sony PVM-4300 | Sony |
Hold on. Well, of course the world's largest CRT would show up for that query. 🤦♂️ Let's try it again, this time excluding that specific model:
Largest screen size with this input: 38"
| # | Photo | Model | Brand |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sony KV-ES38M91 | Sony | |
| 2 | Sony KV-ES38M61 | Sony | |
| 3 | Sony KV-ES38M90 | Sony | |
| 4 | Sony KV-ES38M31 | Sony | |
| 5 |  |
RCA F38310 | RCA |
That's better! Models that are actually obtainable. 👍
