Console gamers have plenty of options to choose from while shopping for a TV, since brands like Sony, Samsung, LG, and even TCL offer models with dedicated gaming modes, high native refresh rates, VRR support, and plenty of connectivity options for anyone who owns more than one console. Sony even went so far as to optimize all of their latest TVs for play on the PlayStation 5, working in tandem with Sony-specific technology and programming to get the most out of your console.
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No matter what platform you prefer, though, there’s a gaming TV out there to suit your console. I’ve rounded up a list of the best gaming TVs available and broken down their features to help you find the perfect fit for your space. Furthermore, check out our extensive research on the best TVs overall for additional options.
The Samsung QN90B is the ultimate gaming TV. It features a powerful, updated processor which works with machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to analyze your games, scene by scene, for the very best native and upscaled 4K resolution, detailing, contrast, and color. The screen itself has an anti-glare coating to help improve visibility in bright rooms, and the smart calibration companion app gives you almost complete control over exactly how images are displayed. There’s even a built-in blue light filter to help reduce eye strain, which is helpful during marathon gaming sessions.
With support for Dolby Atmos as well as Samsung’s Object Tracking Sound+ technology, you’ll get virtual surround sound that not only fills the whole room, but also follows the on-screen action for a more immersive experience. A dedicated game mode automatically lowers input lag as well as activates AMD Freesync Premium Pro VRR technology to prevent screen tearing and stuttering.
And if you find yourself struggling with a particularly tough boss or cryptic puzzle, you can easily pull up video walkthroughs with the Multi View feature to follow along with or get hints for how to get better.
You can even make video calls with your Samsung QN90B if you connect a Google Duo-compatible webcam. This, along with the Multi View feature, you can turn your TV into the ultimate gaming hub, chatting with friends and teammates while you play.
It’s no secret that OLED TVs are king when it comes to picture quality, but they aren’t just for movies. The LG B2 is a great choice for console gamers who want everything in their library, from newly released titles to classic games, to look amazing. The individually-lit pixels of the updated OLED panel are capable of deep, true blacks for enhanced contrast as well as excellent color volume and color ranges. The fifth generation a7 processor works with artificial intelligence to analyze your games scene by scene for the best native and upscaled 4K resolution.
The native 120Hz refresh rate gives you smoother playback, preventing annoying screen tearing and stuttering. It also has a dedicated game mode that supports both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro VRR technology to match the frame rate of your console. The voice-enabled remote works with Hey Google, Alexa, and even Siri for hands-free controls over your new TV and connected consoles. The LG B2 also supports cloud gaming services like Nvidia GeForce Now and Google Stadia so you can play your favorite PC games from your couch.
If your main console of choice is the PlayStation 5, the Sony A80K was built from the ground-up to be the perfect complement. With HDMI 2.1 ports, you’ll get VRR support to prevent screen tearing and stuttering as well as 120fps to reduce motion blur. The dedicated game mode also reduces input reaction times to as low as 8.5ms for near-instant responses to your movements and button presses. It also can automatically detect when your console is powered on, switching picture modes from general viewing to a gaming-specific setting.
And if that weren’t enough, it uses an OLED panel for almost unparalleled detailing, contrast, and color volume. Support for Dolby Vision HDR makes both new releases and older titles look their best while Dolby Atmos creates virtual surround sound for better immersion. The A80K also uses Sony’s Acoustic Surface Audio+ technology, using tiny actuators behind the OLED panel to turn the entire screen into a speaker. This gives you near-perfect video and audio syncing as well as sound that follows the on-screen action.
For console gamers looking for a big screen TV, the LG Nano75QUA is a great choice. It features an 86-inch screen to give you plenty of real estate to see even the smallest details of your favorite games. It uses LG’s NanoCell LED panel to create billions of colors as well as great 4K resolution, and with HDR10 Pro support, you’ll get enhanced detailing and contrast to make scenes look more lifelike.
A dedicated game mode lets you monitor things like frame rate and input latency to catch issues before they can ruin your gaming session as well as create a custom viewing experience. The game mode also automatically lowers input latency for faster on-screen reactions to your button presses. The Nano75QUA is also compatible with cloud gaming services Nvidia GeForce Now and Google Stadia, letting you play your favorite Steam, Origin, and other PC games from the comfort of your couch.
Upgrading your gaming TV doesn’t mean you need to spend a ton of money. The TCL 50S546 is under $500, but still gives you plenty of features to enhance your gaming experience. The 50-inch screen uses a QLED panel for 4K resolution while Dolby Vision HDR gives you better detailing and color. The screen also has 60 localized dimming zones for enhanced contrast to give your games more depth. And while the 60Hz native refresh rate isn’t as high as other TVs on the market, it’s still high enough to give you smoother playback; and VRR support through the HDMI 2.1 ports lets the TV match the refresh rate of your console to prevent screen tearing and stuttering. The voice-enabled remote works with Alexa to give you hands free controls over your new TV and connected devices. This means that you can power on your favorite consoles, activate ambient lighting, or stream music with just a word.
