# Best TV for PS5: the features the PS5 actually uses, and the TVs that have them

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-ps5/
Updated: 2026-11-13 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** A PS5 needs a TV with **a 4K 120 Hz HDMI input, VRR and ALLM**, and makes the most of **bright, high-contrast HDR10** (the PS5 doesn't output Dolby Vision in games, so Samsung's lack of it doesn't matter here). On the spec sheets: the **LG C5** is the best all-round PS5 TV (OLED, four 4K 120 Hz inputs, VRR); **Sony's BRAVIA 8 II** adds PS5-only features (Auto HDR Tone Mapping, Auto Genre Picture Mode); **Samsung's QN90F** suits bright rooms; the **Hisense U7** is the value pick with four HDMI 2.1 inputs; and the **TCL QM6K** is the budget choice.

## Key takeaways

- **Must have:** an HDMI input that takes 4K 120 Hz (the PS5's port runs at up to 32 Gbps), plus VRR and ALLM.
- **Irrelevant for PS5 games:** Dolby Vision (PS5 games use HDR10) and refresh rates above 120 Hz.
- **Nice to have:** Sony BRAVIA's PS5 features, more than two 4K 120 Hz inputs if you also have an Xbox or PC, and an eARC soundbar setup that doesn't steal a fast port.
- We pick from manufacturer specs and link independent lab measurements; we don't lab-test TVs ourselves.

Most "best TV for PS5" lists are general TV rankings with a console photo on top. The PS5 uses a specific set of TV features, ignores others, and adds a couple of its own. We started from that list and checked which current TVs deliver it, from each manufacturer's spec sheet.

**How we chose:** from the spec sheets of current TV lines (fast HDMI inputs, VRR, ALLM, panel type, anti-reflection, HDR formats) plus PS5-specific features. We don't lab-test TVs; for measured input lag, brightness and motion, see the independent lab results we link in the sources.

## What the PS5 actually uses

| Feature | Does the PS5 use it? | What to look for on the TV |
|---|---|---|
| 4K at 120 Hz | Yes, in games with 120 fps modes | An HDMI input listed as 4K 120 Hz (or 144/165 Hz) |
| VRR (variable refresh rate) | Yes (HDMI Forum VRR, added in a 2022 update) | VRR on that input |
| ALLM (auto game mode) | Yes | ALLM |
| HDR10 | Yes, all HDR games | High brightness and contrast |
| Dolby Vision gaming | **No** | Doesn't matter for PS5 |
| 144 Hz / 165 Hz | **No** (120 Hz maximum) | Doesn't matter for PS5 |
| eARC | For a soundbar or receiver | eARC on a port that doesn't cost you your only fast input |

The PS5's HDMI output runs at up to **32 Gbps** and the console has no Display Stream Compression, so it needs a genuinely fast HDMI 2.1 input; all the 4K 120 Hz inputs in the table below qualify.

## Every current line's PS5-relevant specs

| 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 ↗ |
| 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 ↗ |
| LG C5 2025 | OLED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung Q8F 2025 | LED | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | ✕ No | 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 ↗ |
| 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 | – | ✕ No | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 2024 | LED | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 0 of 4 | ✓ Yes | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |

The "Dolby Vision" column matters for films, not PS5 games.

## Our picks

**Best all-round TV for PS5: 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

The LG C5 does everything the PS5 asks: **all four inputs** take 4K 120 Hz with VRR, LG lists ALLM and HGIG (an HDR gaming mode the PS5 supports), and OLED's per-pixel contrast and LG's quoted sub-0.1 ms response time suit fast games. Four fast inputs mean a PS5, an Xbox, a PC and the soundbar on eARC (HDMI 2) all fit. It's the safest choice unless your room is very bright.

**Best Sony match for PS5: Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED**

- QD-OLED, 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 120 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 2 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 3.0
- Models: 55″ K-55XR80M2 · 65″ K-65XR80M2

Sony's BRAVIA 8 II is a QD-OLED with two PS5-only features from Sony's spec sheet: **Auto HDR Tone Mapping** sets the PS5's HDR calibration for you during console setup, and **Auto Genre Picture Mode** switches to game mode for games and back for films. The catch is **two** 4K 120 Hz inputs (HDMI 3 and 4), so a PS5 plus an Xbox plus a soundbar needs planning. Its ATSC 3.0 tuner and Dolby Vision for films are bonuses.

**Best for PS5 in a bright room: Samsung QN90F Neo QLED**

- Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free, 2025 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″ QN55QN90F · 65″ QN65QN90F · 75″ QN75QN90F · 85″ QN85QN90F

Samsung doesn't support Dolby Vision, which costs a PS5 gamer nothing, since PS5 games are HDR10. The QN90F's Mini LED backlight and **Glare Free** matte-type anti-reflection screen suit sunny rooms, and all four inputs take 4K at up to 165 Hz with VRR. In 2026 it's succeeded by the QN90H (4K 144 Hz on all four inputs).

**Best value for PS5: 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

The Hisense U7 has **four HDMI 2.1 inputs**, a native 165 Hz panel, Mini LED with local dimming, an anti-glare low-reflection panel and an ATSC 3.0 tuner. On paper it's the most complete gaming spec for the money, especially in 75 inches and up.

**Best budget TV for PS5: 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

The TCL QM6K brings Mini LED, a 144 Hz panel and **two** HDMI 2.1 inputs to budget prices. Two fast inputs cover one console plus a soundbar on eARC. Skip it if you also want to connect an Xbox or a PC at 120 Hz without swapping cables.

## Setting up a PS5 on a new TV

1. Plug the PS5 into a **4K 120 Hz input** (see the table). Use the cable that came with the console.
2. In the TV's settings, enable the enhanced HDMI mode for that input (*Input Signal Plus* on Samsung, *HDMI Ultra HD Deep Colour* on LG, *Enhanced format* on Sony, *HDMI 2.1 mode* or similar on TCL and Hisense).
3. On the PS5: **Settings → Screen and Video → Video Output**: set *Enable 120 Hz Output* and *VRR* to Automatic.
4. Run the PS5's **HDR adjustment** (on a Sony BRAVIA with Auto HDR Tone Mapping, the PS5 does this during first setup).
5. Turn on the TV's **game mode** or let ALLM do it.

## What about size?

For gaming, many players sit closer than for films, so the screen fills more of their view. From 6–8 ft, a 55- or 65-inch TV is typical; see the [viewing distance calculator](/tv-size-viewing-distance/). And if your soundbar takes HDMI input, check that it passes through 4K 120 Hz; most don't, so plug the PS5 into the TV and use eARC ([Samsung](/soundbar-for-samsung-tv/) and [LG](/soundbar-for-lg-tv/) soundbar guides).

## Frequently asked questions

### What TV specs do I need for PS5?

A 4K TV with at least one HDMI input that supports 4K 120 Hz (HDMI 2.1 with enough bandwidth for the PS5's 32 Gbps output), VRR and ALLM. Good HDR brightness and contrast matter most for picture quality.

### Does the PS5 support Dolby Vision?

Not in games: the PS5 outputs HDR10. Its media apps may play Dolby Vision on some TVs, but for gaming a TV's Dolby Vision support doesn't matter, so Samsung TVs lose nothing here.

### Is a Sony TV better for PS5?

Sony's BRAVIA TVs add two PS5-only conveniences, Auto HDR Tone Mapping (sets the PS5's HDR calibration automatically) and Auto Genre Picture Mode (switches to game mode for games, back for films). They're nice, not essential; any TV with good HDR and 4K 120 Hz inputs works fully with a PS5.

### Do I need 144 Hz or 165 Hz for PS5?

No. The PS5 outputs at most 120 Hz. Higher refresh rates only matter for a PC.

### Is OLED good for PS5?

Yes: near-instant pixel response and per-pixel contrast suit games. The risk is burn-in from static HUDs over very long sessions; current OLEDs have mitigation features, and varied play greatly reduces the risk.

### Which HDMI port should I plug my PS5 into?

One labeled 4K 120 Hz (or 144/165 Hz). On Sony BRAVIA TVs that's HDMI 3 or 4; on the LG C5 and Samsung's S90F/S90H/QN90F any input. Then enable the TV's enhanced HDMI mode for that input and set the PS5 to 120 Hz output with VRR on.

## Sources

- [Hisense U75QG specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U75QG_Specifications-Sheet_01.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)
- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo C5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--1wRfLD3h--/s2fp28jm20rwng16loto.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)
- [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)
- [Sony BRAVIA 3 specifications sheet (K-65S30, K-55S30)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65S30_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [RTINGS, What is HDMI 2.1? (console bandwidth)](https://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/hdmi-2-1)
- [RTINGS, Best gaming TVs (independent lab measurements)](https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/by-usage/video-gaming)