Best TV For Gaming In 2022 (PS5, Xbox Series X, PC)
A more in-depth look at only the best TVs for gaming this 2022 - comparing price, performance, build quality, and visual experience.
Thanks to the arrival of high-performance consoles that now push 4K gameplay at 120Hz refresh rates, finding the best TV for gaming couldn’t be more important. Both PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X now offer stunning 4K gameplay at 120 frames per second, making your next TV purchase a little bit more difficult. No longer are screen resolution and color accuracy the only considerations for gamers looking to buy a TV – they now have to take input lag, refresh rates, and response time into consideration too. That makes choosing the best TV for gaming a much more technical process than it once was.
In the following article, we’ll be recommending the best TVs for gaming. Our selection process will take picture quality, colors, input lag, refresh rate, and overall gaming performance into consideration. We’ll also be looking at the value each offers, only choosing the best value for money TVs on the market.
Latest gaming TV News
The Sony A95K will launch in the US in the next couple of months, priced at $3,000 for the 55-inch variant and $4,000 for the 65-inch. Canadian consumers won’t have to wait quite as long, with pre-orders now live with expected arrivals sometime this month (May). Despite UK pricing still yet to surface, a price leak from John Lewis has suggested a £2,699 starting price – lining up nicely with the US official price announcement.
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Our Top Picks
Best TV For Gaming
In-depth Review
LG OLED48C1PUB
LG OLED48C1PUB
The LG C1 OLED series is by far one of the best TVs for gaming right now. It boasts all the gaming requirements you could want in a next-generation console gaming display, including a fast 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 support, and stunning 4K picture quality.
As always, the LG C1 OLED offers up a sleek and stylish design that really does scream premium. Its small bezels and thin profile certainly add to the viewing experience of this panel. More impressive than the aesthetics, however, is the actual viewing of this panel. It truly is special.
With OLED technology, the LG C1 series doesn’t come with a backlight; instead, offering individually lit pixels that offer a tonne of accuracy in both colors and picture quality. The resulting technology creates perfect black depth and an infinite contrast ratio, allowing for great black uniformity and no blooming around bright objects in dark areas. It also has exceptionally good viewing angles that offer almost zero deterioration when viewing from pretty obscure angles.
As far as features go, this thing packs pretty much everything you could want. It includes a fast 120Hz refresh rate (great for next-gen console gamers), HDMI 2.1 support, fantastic HDR performance, and an extremely wide color gamut. The OLED technology used within this panel also helps create an almost instant pixel response time, eradicating any chance of annoying ghosting in fast-moving objects. Furthermore, this panel also provides variable refresh rate technology (VRR), helping to synchronize your TV’s refresh rate to your console’s FPS output for a liquidy smooth gaming experience that is void of screen tear.
Like all OLEDs, the C1 series does run the risk of permanent burn-in – certainly problematic for some consumers. However, for individuals that like to watch a variety of different content, this shouldn’t be too much of an issue. That being said, it’s really quite hard to knock this monitor from a gaming standpoint – it really is one of the best TVs on the market.
Samsung Q90/Q90T QLED
Samsung Q90/Q90T QLED
Despite not having the OLED technology of our top pick, the Samsung Q90/Q90T is still a superb TV for gaming. With all the features you could want from a TV, this thing really does tick all the right boxes.
Looking at design briefly, the Q90 is a little hit and miss for me. whilst the profile of this TV is slender and quite stylish, the stand isn’t doing it any favours – making the TV look a little precarious at times. That being said, it still suits most rooms and does offer a premium feel that others in this list fail to.
Aesthetics aside, performance is where this TV really shines – literally. The HDR performance of this TV is fantastic, providing a tonne of extra detail in both bright and dark environments – not to mention vibrant colors across the remainder of the spectrum. This TV has a very high peak brightness, making it great for gamers that want to game in bright rooms. That being said, it can’t offer the same deep blacks as the OLED pick, meaning it isn’t as suited to darkroom gaming. However, gamers will be happy with this TV’s high refresh and HDMI 2.1 interface support – allowing next-gen console gamers to utilize the full potential of their systems. The Q90 also offers up very low input lag and variable refresh rate support in the shape of FreeSync – ensuring no screen tear or motion blur is experience whilst playing the fastest of gaming titles.
Amongst the features this TV offers, the ‘Automatic Low Latency Mode’ is most useful to gamers. It enables the best gaming settings for responsiveness with the click of a button, taking away some of the stress that can arise during the setup process of other TVs. One downside to this TV is the black uniformity. Some users have experienced a little inconsistency in this area, reducing the quality of sports entertainment. However, when you weigh up the pros and cons of this TV, this small dip is soon overpowered by a tonne of benefitting factors.
Sony X950G
Sony X950G
Sony is one of the biggest names in the technology game, bringing the market some of the best TVs it has to offer. The X950H is one of their latest offerings, providing a stellar gaming and visual experience that is great for casual players.
Aesthetically, the Sony offers up a strange, spider-esq design that looks a bit precarious on its stand. However, with a slender profile and thin bezels, it still offers that premium ‘feel’ that wouldn’t look out of place in most settings.
Looking at performance, the Sony X950H is a fantastic TV for both casual gamers and everyday users, providing a stunning 4K picture quality that is characterized by deep blacks and a great contrast ratio. One of the standout features of this TV is its HDR performance, it really does provide an immersive experience. Bright and dark areas are filled with detail and vibrance, adding a new level of visual enjoyment to this TV’s arsenal. It also offers a wide color gamut and full-array local dimming to enhance the already high contrast ratio. Gamers who enjoy playing fast-paced shooters or racing games will be happy with the low input lag and response time this TV provides. Alongside quick response, Sony also offers an optional black frame insertion feature which further improves image clarity.
Annoyingly, this TV doesn’t offer up any form of variable refresh rate technology – meaning it won’t be as smooth as other TVs that have this feature. Furthermore, despite the X-Wide Angle layer this monitor uses, the viewing angles are still less than ideal. That being said, when you factor in everything, you have to say that this TV still provides excellent value for money – and a damn good gaming experience too.
Hisense H9 Quantum Series
Hisense H9 Quantum Series
When you think of the best TV for gaming, Hisense probably isn’t the first name to spring to mind. That being said, with a great design and excellent responsiveness, alongside excellent picture quality and color accuracy, this TV really does become an option for gamers working with a strict budget.
Aesthetically, I really like this particular monitor. It offers a slender design and a nice stand, both of which feel more premium than the price tag would suggest. Design aside, the H9G is the flagship 4K LED TV in the Hisense lineup – providing great gaming performance to casual gamers. This TV comes with all the specifications you could want for a great gaming experience – including a low input lag and decent pixel response. Whilst it doesn’t compete with the likes of the OLED, it still offers a sub 2ms response time – great for individuals who want to play fast-paced competitive shooters without the interference of motion blur.
The H9 Quantum series also provides a very good HDR experience, with bright and dark areas both benefitting by a tonne of additional detail. Colors are extremely vibrant and quite accurate right out of the box. However, to get the best performance from your panel, you will want to calibrate it – if possible. Despite not having variable refresh rate technology, or a true 120hz panel refresh rate, the Hisense still provides plenty of gaming-tailored features. Unfortunately, viewing angles aren’t the best on this TV and colors will start to shift if viewed from obscure angles. That being said, with its current price point, it’s hard to be too negative towards this very good TV.
LG G1 OLED Series
LG G1 OLED Series
The LG G1 is the brand’s best high-end 4K monitor to date, featuring a tonne of features and benefits that are all geared towards providing a stunning visual experience. Despite the C1 series being the fan-favorite, the G1 is still considered the better monitor out of the two. That said, it does come with a fairly hefty price premium that may put some individuals off.
Aesthetically, the LG G1 is almost identical to the C1 – featuring a thin profile that certainly looks premium. There are no thrills with this TV, just a stylish design that is characterized by a glossy finish. However, it isn’t the design that excites us the most, it’s the internal features and specifications.
The G1 offers up LG’s best Evo OLED panel, promising increased levels of peak brightness and sharpness – features that the C1 has been criticized for in the past. Like the C1, the G1 also features perfect blacks, infinite contrast ratio, and even better HDR performance thanks to that Evo OLED panel. Watching movies or playing games on the G1 is a spectacular experience, with gaming features to help polish the edges nicely.
Users can expect 4 x HDMI 2.1 ports (40Gbps) with support for VRR technology in both FreeSycn and G-Sync systems. Furthermore, ALLM (auto low latency mode), HGIG (a feature that enhances HDR performance in games), and a brand new game optimizer menu are all equipped to this panel.
Final Word
So, there you have it, our comprehensive guide to the best TV for gaming. We hope this guide has made your purchasing decision that little bit easier, outlining some of the major considerations that come with a TV purchase. For me, the LG CX is by far the best TV for gaming at time of writing this. It not only provides stunning picture quality and an almost instant pixel response time, but it also offers HDMI 2.1 support and 120Hz refresh rates – making it a great choice for next-gen console gamers.
If you have any questions regarding any of the recommendations in this guide, feel free to drop us a comment in the section below.