# Best gaming TV: how to choose by platform, ports and refresh rate

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/best-gaming-tv/
Updated: 2026-11-13 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** The best gaming TV depends on what you plug in. For **one console**, any TV with a **4K 120 Hz input, VRR and ALLM** works, and picture quality decides. For **several consoles or a PC**, you want **three or four 4K 120 Hz inputs** and, for PC, **144–165 Hz**. On the spec sheets, the **LG C5** (OLED, four 4K 144 Hz inputs, G-Sync and FreeSync) is the best all-rounder; the **Samsung S90H** (OLED, four 4K 165 Hz inputs, anti-glare) the best for PC and bright rooms; the **Hisense U7** (four HDMI 2.1, 165 Hz) the best value; and the **TCL QM6K** the budget pick.

## Key takeaways

- **One console:** 1–2 fast HDMI inputs are enough. **Xbox + PS5 + PC:** look for 3–4.
- **Refresh:** consoles max out at 120 Hz; 144–165 Hz helps only PCs.
- **Xbox owners:** Dolby Vision gaming is supported on LG and Hisense; Samsung has none.
- We pick from spec sheets and link independent lab measurements (input lag, brightness); we don't lab-test TVs ourselves.

Gaming TVs are sold on headline numbers (Hz, nits, "HDMI 2.1"), but the right one depends mostly on **what you connect and how many**. We compared every current line in our catalogue on the specs games use, from the manufacturers' sheets.

**How we chose:** from spec-sheet facts (4K 120 Hz inputs and their count, maximum refresh and VRR, Dolby Vision for Xbox, panel type, anti-reflection) and the platform you play on. We don't lab-test TVs; for input lag and motion measurements, see the independent lab results linked in the sources.

## Start with your setup

| You play on… | You need | Nice to have |
|---|---|---|
| One PS5 or Xbox | 1 HDMI input with 4K 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM | Good HDR brightness; Dolby Vision gaming (Xbox) |
| PS5 **and** Xbox | 2 fast inputs, or 3 if your soundbar uses one | 4 fast inputs so nothing shares |
| Console + gaming PC | 3–4 fast inputs; 144–165 Hz for the PC | G-Sync / FreeSync, USB-C DisplayPort (Hisense U8) |
| Nintendo Switch / older consoles | Any HDMI input (60 Hz) | Good upscaling, low input lag |

## The specs, line by line

| TV line | Type | Native refresh | Max VRR | HDMI inputs with 4K 120 Hz+ | Dolby Vision | Sizes we list | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense U7 (U75QG) 2025 | Mini LED | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 100″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG G5 2025 | OLED | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″, 97″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90F 2025 | Mini LED | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90H 2026 | OLED | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S95F 2025 | OLED | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG C5 2025 | OLED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 42″, 48″, 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG QNED85A 2025 | Mini LED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 55″, 65″, 75″, 86″, 100″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung Q8F 2025 | LED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 32″, 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90H 2026 | Mini LED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 65″, 75″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90F 2025 | OLED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG B5 2025 | OLED | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U8 (U8QG) 2025 | Mini LED | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | 3 of 3 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 100″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U6 (U65QF) 2025 | Mini LED | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM6K 2025 | Mini LED | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 98″ | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM7K 2025 | Mini LED | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 98″ | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM8K 2025 | Mini LED | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 65″, 85″, 98″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 2025 | Mini LED | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 7 2024 | Mini LED | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 8 II 2025 | QD-OLED | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 II 2026 | RGB LED | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung The Frame (LS03F) 2025 | LED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 1 of 4 | ✕ No | 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG LQ630B 2023 | LED | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 0 of 2 | ✕ No | 32″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 2024 | LED | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 0 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 43″, 50″, 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |

## Our picks

**Best all-round gaming TV: LG OLED evo C5**

- WOLED (OLED evo), 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Models: 55″ OLED55C5PUA · 65″ OLED65C5PUA · 77″ OLED77C5PUA · 83″ OLED83C5PUA

**Four** 4K inputs at up to 144 Hz with VRR, Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync compatibility listed on the sheet, ALLM and HGIG, Dolby Vision gaming for Xbox, and OLED's near-instant pixel response (LG quotes under 0.1 ms). It's the complete package for a mixed console-and-PC setup, best in a dim to moderately lit room.

**Best for PC gaming and bright rooms: Samsung S90H OLED**

- OLED with Glare Free, 2026 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Anti-reflection: Glare Free
- Models: 55″ QN55S90H · 65″ QN65S90H · 77″ QN77S90H · 83″ QN83S90H

Samsung's 2026 OLED takes **4K at up to 165 Hz on all four inputs**, the highest refresh in our catalogue alongside the QN90F and Hisense's U7 and U8, and adds Samsung's **Glare Free** anti-reflection to an OLED. No Dolby Vision (HDR10+ instead), which matters only to Xbox players who want Dolby Vision games.

**Best value gaming TV: Hisense U7 Mini-LED (2025)**

- Mini-LED with anti-glare low-reflection panel, 2025 model
- 165 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 3.0
- Anti-reflection: Anti-Glare Low Reflection
- Models: 55″ 55U75QG · 65″ 65U75QG · 75″ 75U75QG · 85″ 85U75QG · 100″ 100U75QG

Four HDMI 2.1 inputs, a native 165 Hz panel, Mini LED with local dimming, an anti-glare panel, and both Dolby Vision (including Dolby Vision gaming) and HDR10+. On paper, no other line in our catalogue offers this much gaming spec at its price, especially in 75–100 inches.

**Best for PC players who want DisplayPort: Hisense U8 Mini-LED (2025)**

- Mini-LED Pro with anti-glare low-reflection panel, 2025 model
- 165 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 3 of 3 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 3.0
- Anti-reflection: Anti-Glare Low Reflection
- Models: 55″ 55U8QG · 65″ 65U8QG · 75″ 75U8QG · 85″ 85U8QG · 100″ 100U8QG

The U8 has three HDMI 2.1 inputs plus a **USB-C DisplayPort** input, rare on a TV, for connecting a PC or laptop directly, and Hisense quotes up to 5,000 nits peak brightness on its Mini-LED Pro backlight.

**Best budget gaming TV: TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED**

- QD-Mini LED, 2025 model
- 144 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 2 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Models: 55″ 55QM6K · 65″ 65QM6K · 75″ 75QM6K · 85″ 85QM6K · 98″ 98QM6K

Mini LED and a 144 Hz panel at a budget price, with **two** HDMI 2.1 inputs: right for one console plus a soundbar. TCL's Game Accelerator mode trades resolution for a higher refresh rate when a PC is connected.

## What research says: lag before Hz

It's tempting to buy by the biggest refresh number. NVIDIA's researchers tested what actually improves aiming. In a 2019 SIGGRAPH Asia study, **cutting latency clearly improved how quickly players hit targets, while refresh rates above 60 Hz had relatively minor effects once their latency benefit was removed**. Higher refresh helped most when targets moved unpredictably. A companion *Journal of Vision* study found performance improving from 60 to 120 to 240 Hz on some tasks. For a TV this means:

1. **Use game mode** (or ALLM, which switches it automatically): it removes most processing delay.
2. **4K 120 Hz with VRR** is the big step for consoles; 144–165 Hz is a smaller gain, for PCs only.
3. **Check measured input lag** from an independent lab for the exact model; spec sheets don't list it.

More on refresh in [120 Hz vs 144 Hz TVs](/120hz-vs-144hz-tv/).

## OLED or Mini LED for gaming?

- **OLED** (LG C5, Samsung S90F/S90H, Sony BRAVIA 8 II): fastest pixel response, perfect blacks, wide viewing angles. Less peak brightness, and static HUDs over very long sessions carry some burn-in risk, which current models mitigate.
- **Mini LED** (Samsung QN90F/QN90H, Hisense U6/U7/U8, TCL QM6K/QM7K/QM8K, Sony BRAVIA 5 and 7): brighter, better in sunny rooms, no burn-in. Some blooming (halos) around bright objects on dark backgrounds.

## Setup tips

- Use the TV's **4K 120 Hz inputs** for consoles and PC; turn on each input's enhanced HDMI mode.
- Enable **game mode** (or let ALLM switch it), **VRR**, and the console's 120 Hz output.
- Use **HGIG** (where offered) and the console's HDR calibration for accurate HDR in games.
- For audio, a soundbar on **eARC** keeps your fast inputs free; see our [Samsung](/soundbar-for-samsung-tv/) and [LG](/soundbar-for-lg-tv/) soundbar guides.

PlayStation-specific advice: [best TV for PS5](/best-tv-for-ps5/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What makes a TV good for gaming?

Low input lag in game mode, HDMI inputs that take 4K 120 Hz with VRR and ALLM, fast pixel response (OLEDs excel), and strong HDR brightness and contrast. Enough fast inputs for all your devices matters more than many people expect.

### Is 144Hz or 165Hz worth it on a TV?

Only for PC gaming with a graphics card that can drive high frame rates at 4K or lower resolutions. PS5 and Xbox Series X output at most 120 Hz.

### OLED or Mini LED for gaming?

OLED has the fastest pixel response and perfect blacks, ideal for dark rooms and fast games; long sessions with static HUDs carry some burn-in risk. Mini LED gets brighter, suits bright rooms and has no burn-in risk, at the cost of some blooming around bright objects.

### Do I need HDMI 2.1 for gaming?

For 4K at 120 Hz and VRR on PS5, Xbox Series X or a PC over HDMI, yes. For 60 fps games and the Nintendo Switch, no.

### What size TV is best for gaming?

Many gamers sit closer than for films. From 5–7 ft, 48–65 inches; for competitive play, a screen you can take in without moving your eyes (around 30–35° of your view) is easier than a huge one.

## Sources

- [Hisense U75QG specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U75QG_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo G5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--TmexmtYN--/gpn5ncne505um4qcctyq.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55S90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S95F specification sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65S95F_Specification-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo C5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--1wRfLD3h--/s2fp28jm20rwng16loto.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, QNED85A spec sheet (03/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QNED85AUA_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung Q8F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55Q8F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN42S90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED B5 spec sheet (55/65, 05/2025)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/OLED65B5_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U8QG specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U8QG_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U65QF specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U65QF_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM6K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/50QM6K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM7K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM7K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM8K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 5 specifications sheet (K-65XR50, K-55XR50)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 7 specifications sheet (K-65XR70)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR70_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 8 II specifications sheet (K-65XR80M2, K-55XR80M2)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR80M2_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 9 II specifications sheet (K-65XR90M2)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR90M2_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung The Frame (LS03F) specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55LS03F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [LG Electronics USA, 32LQ630B spec sheet (03/2023)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/32LQ630B_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 3 specifications sheet (K-65S30, K-55S30)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65S30_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Spjut, Boudaoud, Kim et al., Latency of 30 ms benefits first person targeting tasks more than refresh rate above 60 Hz, SIGGRAPH Asia 2019 (NVIDIA Research)](https://research.nvidia.com/labs/amri/publication/spjut2019latency)
- [RTINGS, Longevity burn-in test: updates and results](https://www.rtings.com/tv/tests/longevity-burn-in-test-updates-and-results)
- [RTINGS, Best gaming TVs (independent input-lag and motion measurements)](https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-usage/video-gaming)
- [RTINGS, What is HDMI 2.1?](https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/hdmi-2-1)