The Best Gaming TVs of 2026: Our Picks for PS5, Xbox Series X and PC
Our picks for the best gaming TVs of 2026 in the US: best overall, best value OLED, best for PS5, best for PC, best premium OLED, best big screen and best budget, with HDMI 2.1, 4K 120/144/165Hz, VRR and input lag explained.
Buying guide
Updated November 2026
A great gaming TV isn't just a great TV with a game mode. It needs enough HDMI 2.1 ports for your consoles and PC, a fast panel that runs 4K at 120Hz or more, variable refresh rate (VRR) to stop tearing and stutter, auto low latency mode (ALLM), and input lag low enough that your button presses land instantly. Our team compared this year's OLED and Mini-LED TVs on exactly those points, considered compatibility with PS5, Xbox Series X and gaming PCs, and narrowed it down to the TVs we'd actually plug our own consoles into.
Below you'll find our quick picks, a closer look at each TV, our recommendations by platform and need, and a short guide to the specs that matter. Want a TV mostly for movies and streaming? See our guide to the best TVs. Still choosing a console? Check our console guide.
A note on prices: TV prices move a lot, especially around Black Friday (November 27) and Cyber Monday (November 30). We show approximate price ranges ($ = under $700, $$ = $700–$1,500, $$$ = $1,500–$2,500, $$$$ = over $2,500, based on the 55" or 65" model). Always check the exact model number and screen size before buying.
Our quick picks
| Category | Our pick | Why we like it |
|---|---|---|
| Best gaming TV overall | LG C6 OLED | Four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K @ 165Hz |
| Best value OLED for gaming | LG B6 OLED | Four HDMI 2.1 ports for less |
| Best OLED deal for consoles | Samsung S90F OLED | Superb contrast, 144Hz and Gaming Hub, now discounted |
| Best for PS5 | Sony Bravia 8 II | "Perfect for PS5" features and excellent sound |
| Best for PC gaming | Samsung QN90F | 165Hz, G-Sync, a 43" size and no burn-in worries |
| Best premium OLED | LG G6 OLED | Phenomenal performance and a screen that tames glare |
| Best big screen | Hisense U75QG | 165Hz Mini-LED with four HDMI 2.1 ports up to 100" |
| Best budget | TCL QM6K | 4K @ 144Hz, VRR and Dolby Vision gaming for around $600 |
LG C6 OLED
The complete package for PlayStation, Xbox and PC players
- Panel:
- OLED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 42" to 83"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 4 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- Up to 4K @ 165Hz
- VRR:
- HDMI Forum, FreeSync, G-Sync; ALLM; Dolby Vision gaming
- Price range:
- $$$ (65" around $2,000–$2,700)
The LG C6 is the gaming TV we'd recommend to almost everyone. All four HDMI ports are full HDMI 2.1, so you can connect a PS5, an Xbox Series X, a gaming PC and a soundbar without swapping cables. It runs 4K at up to 165Hz, supports every type of VRR (including Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync), and adds Dolby Vision gaming.
The picture is just as impressive: perfect OLED blacks, strong highlights and colors that are more accurate than last year's C5. The 42" and 48" sizes also make great desktop displays for PC gaming. The one real weakness is its glossy screen, which shows mirror-like reflections if you play during the day or with the lights on.
What we like
- Four full HDMI 2.1 ports
- 4K @ 165Hz with G-Sync and FreeSync
- Extremely low input lag
- Great small sizes for desks
What we don't
- Reflective screen in bright rooms
- No HDR10+
- Speakers lack punch
Save money: last year's LG C5 has the same four HDMI 2.1 ports and remains an excellent gaming TV while stock lasts.
LG B6 OLED
The cheapest way to get a no-compromise gaming OLED
- Panel:
- OLED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 48", 55", 65", 77", 83"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 4 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- 4K @ 120Hz
- VRR:
- HDMI Forum, FreeSync, G-Sync; ALLM; HGiG; Dolby Vision gaming
- Price range:
- $$ (65" around $2,000 list, often less on sale)
The B6 is LG's entry-level OLED, but for gaming it gives up surprisingly little. You still get four HDMI 2.1 ports, full VRR support with both FreeSync and G-Sync, HGiG HDR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming.
It's also noticeably brighter than last year's B5, so highlights in games have real punch while blacks stay perfectly deep. The main gap compared with the C6 is refresh rate: the B6 tops out at 120Hz, which is all a PS5 or Xbox needs but less than high-end PC players might want. Sound is average, and it's not the brightest choice for a sunny room.
What we like
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports at a lower price
- Full VRR and very low lag
- Bold, bright OLED picture
What we don't
- 120Hz max (no 144Hz/165Hz)
- Average built-in sound
Samsung S90F OLED
Explosive contrast and all the gaming features, at a 2025-model price
- Panel:
- OLED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 42" to 83"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 4 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- 120Hz native (up to 144Hz)
- HDR:
- HDR10, HDR10+, HLG (no Dolby Vision)
- Price range:
- $$ (65" often around $1,300–$1,500 on sale)
The S90F's specs tick every box (four HDMI 2.1 ports, 120Hz native with up to 144Hz, VRR and ALLM), but what makes it special is how games look on it. Its near-perfect contrast makes colorful games burst off the screen, and dark, shadowy titles keep all their detail.
Samsung's Gaming Hub is a genuinely useful extra: it recognizes your console, remembers what you've been playing, and switches the TV into Game Mode when you launch from it, with cloud gaming apps built in. Since it's a 2025 model, it has been selling for close to $1,000 less than Samsung's entry-level 2026 OLED. The downsides: no Dolby Vision, middling audio and no ATSC 3.0 tuner.
What we like
- Near-perfect contrast and vivid color
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports, up to 144Hz
- Handy Gaming Hub
- Great value now that it's discounted
What we don't
- No Dolby Vision
- Middling audio
- No ATSC 3.0 tuner
Sony Bravia 8 II
The PlayStation owner's OLED, with sound that rivals a soundbar
- Panel:
- QD-OLED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 55", 65"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 2 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- 4K @ 120Hz
- VRR:
- HDMI Forum; ALLM; Auto HDR Tone Mapping for PS5
- Price range:
- $$$$
If PlayStation is your platform, Sony's Bravia 8 II is the TV designed around it. Its "Perfect for PS5" features include Auto HDR Tone Mapping, which kicks in automatically when it detects a PS5 and matches the console's HDR output to what the screen can actually show, plus Sony's Game Menu for quick picture and gaming tweaks. Picture quality is superb, with rich, natural colors, inky blacks, excellent shadow detail and bright highlights.
Its other big strength is sound. Acoustic Surface Audio+ plays audio directly through the screen, with clear dialogue, accurate placement and solid bass, which is rare for a TV. The compromise is only two HDMI 2.1 ports.
What we like
- PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping
- Gorgeous, natural OLED picture
- Excellent built-in sound
- Great for Xbox too
What we don't
- Only two HDMI 2.1 ports
- Higher input lag than rivals
- Only two sizes
Samsung QN90F
165Hz, G-Sync and burn-in-free Mini-LED, from 43" up to 98"
- Panel:
- Neo QLED Mini-LED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 43" to 98"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 4 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- Up to 4K @ 165Hz
- VRR:
- HDMI Forum, FreeSync Premium Pro, G-Sync; ALLM; HGiG; HDR10+ gaming
- Price range:
- $$ (55" around $1,100–$1,300; 43" from around $720)
PC gaming puts different demands on a TV. You want the highest refresh rate your graphics card can drive, G-Sync or FreeSync, a size that works on a desk, and a panel that won't mind hours of static taskbars, HUDs and desktop icons. The QN90F nails all four: 4K at up to 165Hz on all four HDMI 2.1 ports, FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync support, a 43" model that fits on a desk, and a Mini-LED panel with no burn-in risk.
It's also the best gaming TV here for daytime play. Samsung's Glare Free screen helps keep the image clear in a sunlit room, and the Gaming Hub gives you Xbox Cloud Gaming and GeForce Now apps without a console. It's pricier than Hisense and TCL rivals and doesn't support Dolby Vision, but for PC players and bright rooms it's our top pick.
What we like
- 4K @ 165Hz on four HDMI 2.1 ports
- No burn-in worries for desktop use
- High brightness, anti-glare screen
- 43" size for desks
What we don't
- No Dolby Vision
- Pricier than the competition
- Mini-LED can't match OLED's per-pixel contrast
Prefer OLED for your desk? The 42" and 48" LG C6 also run 4K at 165Hz with G-Sync, with deeper blacks but more care needed around static elements.
LG G6 OLED
Flagship picture, flagship gaming, and you can play with the lights on
- Panel:
- OLED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 48" to 97"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 4 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- Up to 4K @ 165Hz
- VRR:
- FreeSync Premium, G-Sync; ALLM; HGiG
- Price range:
- $$$–$$$$ (launched at $2,499 for 55" and $3,399 for 65")
The G6 takes everything we love about the C6 and adds two big upgrades: much higher brightness and an anti-glare screen that drastically cuts mirror-like reflections. Gaming performance is phenomenal, with four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K at 165Hz, FreeSync and G-Sync.
Colors pop without looking unnatural, contrast is outstanding, and LG's webOS remains one of the easiest smart TV platforms to use. The catches are the steep price, no HDR10+ support, and speakers that, while improved, still call for a soundbar to match the picture.
What we like
- Phenomenal gaming performance
- Massively reduced reflections
- Outstanding brightness and color
- Easy webOS interface
What we don't
- Expensive
- No HDR10+
- Built-in sound needs a soundbar
Want the brightest Samsung instead? The Samsung S95H OLED matches the G6 on gaming specs (4K @ 165Hz on four HDMI 2.1 ports) with an even more reflection-proof matte screen, but costs even more. See our guide to the best TVs for bright rooms.
Hisense U75QG
A huge, bright, 165Hz screen for well under flagship money
- Panel:
- Mini-LED ULED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 55" to 100"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 4 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- Up to 4K @ 165Hz
- VRR:
- FreeSync Premium Pro; ALLM; Dolby Vision and HDR10+
- Price range:
- $–$$ (65" around $800–$1,000; most sizes under $1,000)
If you want to game on a really big screen without spending OLED money, the U75QG is the one. Four HDMI 2.1 ports and a 165Hz refresh rate are rare at this price (even Hisense's pricier U8QG has only three HDMI 2.1 inputs). The high refresh rate makes it an especially good pick for PC gamers who want a living-room setup.
It's also bright enough to make HDR games look vivid and handle daytime sports. The weak points are a reflective screen (avoid putting it opposite a window), poor off-axis viewing, and middling audio.
What we like
- Four HDMI 2.1 ports and 165Hz
- Very low input lag for Mini-LED
- Incredible HDR brightness
- Big sizes at low prices
What we don't
- Reflective screen
- Poor off-axis viewing
- Middling audio
TCL QM6K
A full gaming feature set for around $600 at 65"
- Panel:
- QD-Mini LED (4K)
- Sizes:
- 50" to 98"
- HDMI 2.1:
- 2 of 4 ports
- Refresh:
- 4K @ 144Hz
- VRR:
- HDMI Forum, FreeSync Premium, G-Sync; ALLM; Dolby Vision gaming
- Price:
- around $600 (65"); 55" less
The QM6K packs an impressive list of gaming features into a very affordable TV: 4K at 144Hz, VRR with both FreeSync and G-Sync, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming. The Mini-LED picture is vibrant with solid blacks, and TCL's Halo Control does a good job of keeping blooming around bright objects to a minimum.
Two things to plan around: only two of its four HDMI ports are HDMI 2.1, so reserve those for your console and PC, and brightness is limited compared with pricier TVs. At this price, though, nothing else gives you this much.
What we like
- 4K @ 144Hz with VRR
- Dolby Vision gaming
- Mini-LED contrast on a budget
What we don't
- Only two HDMI 2.1 ports
- Limited brightness
- Narrow, uneven sound
Also great on a budget: the Hisense U65QF offers 144Hz and two HDMI 2.1 ports with higher HDR brightness, though it uses Amazon's Fire TV interface.
Best gaming TVs by need
| If you play on… | Our pick | Budget alternative |
|---|---|---|
| PS5 / PS5 Pro | Sony Bravia 8 II | LG B6 OLED |
| Xbox Series X | LG C6 OLED (Dolby Vision gaming) | LG B6 OLED |
| Gaming PC (living room) | LG C6 OLED | Hisense U75QG |
| Gaming PC (on a desk) | Samsung QN90F (43") | LG C6 OLED (42") |
| Several consoles + PC + soundbar | LG C6 / LG G6 (four HDMI 2.1) | Hisense U75QG (four HDMI 2.1) |
| Competitive online shooters | LG G6 / LG B6 | Samsung S90F |
| A bright room | LG G6 OLED | Samsung QN90F |
| A 75"+ screen | Hisense U75QG | TCL QM6K |
Not sure which to pick? Count your devices first. If you'll connect more than two HDMI 2.1 sources (say, a PS5, an Xbox and a gaming PC), choose a TV with four HDMI 2.1 ports like the LG C6, LG B6, Samsung S90F, Samsung QN90F or Hisense U75QG. Then decide between OLED (best contrast and motion) and Mini-LED (brighter, no burn-in risk).
How to choose a gaming TV: 7 things that matter
1. HDMI 2.1 port count
HDMI 2.1 is what unlocks 4K at 120Hz and above, VRR and ALLM. Many TVs only have two HDMI 2.1 ports, and if you use one for a soundbar (eARC), only one is left for gaming. Check how many ports support the full feature set, not just whether the box says "HDMI 2.1".
2. Refresh rate: 120Hz, 144Hz or 165Hz?
The PS5 and Xbox Series X output up to 120Hz, so any TV with a native 120Hz panel and HDMI 2.1 gets the most out of a console. 144Hz and 165Hz only matter for gaming PCs with a powerful graphics card. Beware of TVs that advertise 120Hz but only support it at 1080p or 1440p.
3. VRR: HDMI Forum, FreeSync and G-Sync
Variable refresh rate syncs the TV to the game's frame rate to eliminate tearing and stutter. HDMI Forum VRR works with both PS5 and Xbox; FreeSync works with Xbox and AMD graphics cards; G-Sync compatibility matters for Nvidia PC users. The LG C6, B6, G6 and Samsung QN90F support all three.
4. ALLM and input lag
Auto low latency mode (ALLM) switches the TV into Game Mode automatically when your console starts. Input lag is the delay between pressing a button and seeing the result: under 10ms is excellent, 10–20ms is fine for most players.
5. OLED vs Mini-LED, and burn-in
OLED gives you perfect blacks and the fastest pixel response, so motion looks incredibly crisp. Mini-LED gets brighter, costs less at big sizes and can't burn in. Modern OLEDs have several protections and burn-in is rare with varied use, but if you play the same game with a static HUD for many hours every day, or use the TV as a PC monitor, Mini-LED is the safer choice. Using a dark desktop theme, hiding the taskbar and leaving the TV's pixel-refresh features on all help.
6. HDR gaming formats
Dolby Vision gaming is supported by the Xbox Series X and by LG, Hisense and TCL TVs (among others), but not by Samsung. HDR10+ gaming is mostly a Samsung and PC feature. The PS5 uses standard HDR10, so for PlayStation, tone mapping (like Sony's Auto HDR Tone Mapping) and HGiG support matter more.
7. When to buy
Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring some of the year's best TV deals, and last year's models (like the Samsung S90F or LG C5) often become bargains once their replacements arrive. Pair your new TV with the right hardware using our console guide.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a special TV for the PS5 or Xbox Series X?
No, any 4K TV will work. But to get 120fps modes, VRR and the lowest lag, you need a TV with HDMI 2.1 and a native 120Hz panel. Every TV in this guide qualifies. For general recommendations, see our guide to the best TVs.
Is OLED good for gaming, or will it burn in?
OLED is excellent for gaming thanks to perfect blacks and near-instant response. Burn-in is rare on modern OLEDs with varied use. If you play one game with a static HUD for hours every day or use the TV as a PC monitor, a Mini-LED like the Samsung QN90F or Hisense U75QG removes the worry.
Is a TV good for PC gaming?
Yes, if it supports 4K at 120Hz or more over HDMI 2.1 with G-Sync or FreeSync. The LG C6, LG G6, Samsung QN90F and Hisense U75QG all reach 165Hz. You'll need a graphics card with an HDMI 2.1 output to use those refresh rates.
Which gaming TV is best for a bright room?
The LG G6 if you want OLED, or the Samsung QN90F for a brighter, more affordable Mini-LED with an anti-glare screen. Our guide to the best TVs for bright rooms has more options.