Best TV for PS5

Input lag is the most critical criterion for PS5 gaming because it directly determines how quickly your actions appear on screen. Every millisecond of delay between pressing a button and seeing the response affects gameplay, particularly in competitive online titles.

The LG OLED55C3 scores 10/10 with approximately 9ms of input lag in game mode. This is among the lowest measurements for any television and approaches the responsiveness of dedicated gaming monitors. The C3's game mode activates automatically via ALLM when it detects the PS5, so there is no need to manually switch modes.

The Samsung QN90C scores 9/10 at approximately 10ms. The difference of 1ms is essentially imperceptible to human reaction times, but the LG's slightly faster processing gives it the edge in objective measurement. The Samsung's game mode is equally well-implemented with automatic detection.

The Hisense U8K scores 7/10 at approximately 15ms, which is still good for most gaming but noticeably slower than the OLED option. The Sony X90L scores 6/10 at approximately 17ms, placing it furthest behind in this critical category.

All four TVs in this comparison support 120Hz refresh rates, which is required to display the PS5's 120fps output mode. However, the quality of VRR implementation varies significantly between models.

The LG OLED55C3 scores 10/10 for 120Hz support and 9/10 for VRR. Its VRR implementation is the most polished, with no flickering, no gamma shifts and consistent brightness across the entire variable range. The C3 supports HDMI VRR, Nvidia G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium, making it equally capable with PC gaming.

The Samsung QN90C scores 10/10 for 120Hz and 8/10 for VRR. Its VRR works well but some users report minor brightness fluctuations at the lower end of the variable range, particularly below 48Hz. For PS5 gaming this is rarely an issue because most games maintain frame rates above 48fps.

The Sony X90L scores 8/10 for 120Hz due to slight dimming in 120Hz mode, and 7/10 for VRR. The Hisense U8K scores 8/10 and 7/10 respectively, with occasional frame pacing inconsistencies during rapid VRR transitions.

The LG OLED55C3 scores 10/10 because all four of its HDMI ports support the full HDMI 2.1 specification including 4K at 120Hz, eARC, VRR and ALLM. This is unique among TVs in this price range and matters for gamers who connect multiple high-bandwidth devices. You can have a PS5, an Xbox, a gaming PC and an eARC soundbar all connected simultaneously without needing to swap cables.

The Samsung QN90C, Sony X90L and Hisense U8K each provide two HDMI 2.1 ports. This is sufficient for a single console but becomes a limitation if you add a second gaming device or a 4K 120Hz capable soundbar. The remaining ports on these TVs are HDMI 2.0, which limits output to 4K at 60Hz.

While picture quality is weighted lower than pure gaming metrics in this comparison, it significantly affects how immersive games feel. The LG OLED55C3 scores 9/10 with its self-emissive OLED panel producing perfect blacks and infinite contrast. Dark environments in games like Elden Ring, Alan Wake 2 and Resident Evil 4 display extraordinary shadow detail and depth.

The Samsung QN90C scores 8/10 with excellent brightness that makes HDR highlights in games like Horizon Forbidden West and Gran Turismo 7 genuinely impactful. Its Mini-LED backlight produces very good contrast but cannot match OLED's pure blacks, and some blooming is visible around bright objects on dark backgrounds.

The Sony X90L scores 7/10 with good overall picture quality but lower contrast than the Neo QLED Samsung. The Hisense U8K scores 7/10 with surprisingly good Mini-LED performance for its price point, though colour accuracy trails the more expensive options.