If you want to take your living-room gaming setup to the next level, then upgrading to one of the best gaming TVs can make the world of difference. Sure, you could just pick one of the best TVs overall, as most of them have excellent pictures and fantastic gaming features, but they're not all quite as good as the very best models for gaming.
But the best gaming TVs are also some of the best TVs you can buy. Many of our favorites are some of the best OLED TVs as they're just so fast and responsive and have incredible picture quality. The best QLED TVs are great picks too, though, with their sky-high brightness and punchy pictures making them perfect for bright-room gaming.
While this doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll need to spend an arm and a leg for a TV that plays nicely with your Xbox or PlayStation, there are a few essentials you should be on the lookout for, especially when it comes to HDR performance, input lag, and response times.
Here are the best TVs for gaming you can buy in 2025.
The best TV for gaming
LG G5 Evo OLED
- Possibly the brightest OLED ever
- Stirling contrast
- Fantastic colors
- Super fast for gaming
- Expensive
- Colors don't pop quite like QD-OLED
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 55, 65, 77, 83, and 97 inches |
| Display type | OLED |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | webOS 25 |
| Connectivity | 4 x HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, optical, 3 x USB-A |
The LG G5 is the best TV LG has on offer in 2025, and like its predecessors, it's just about perfect for gaming. It has OLED's gorgeous contrast and a brand new tandem OLED panel that delivers greater brightness than ever before -- easily cresting 2,000 nits at the top end. It has full support for most HDR standards outside of Dolby Vision, and enjoys some of the most vibrant colors we've seen on an OLED to date.
As for its raw gaming specs, it ticks every box there, too. It has a 165 Hz refresh rate for high FPS PC gaming or up to 4K 120 Hz on consoles. Its input lag is almost non-existent, and its response time is orders of magnitude faster than even the best QLED TVs. There are wide viewing angles, too, so in big couch gamign sessions or LAN parties, nobody is missing out with a poor picture quality just because they're sat at the edge of the group.
There are plenty of HDMI 2.1 ports for all your consoles and gaming PC needs, and it supports important gaming features like variable refresh rates and auto low latency mode, for a seamlessly enjoyable gaming experience.
The G5 is expensive, but that's to be expected from a brand new flagship TV. It's worth the cost though, if you want the best of the best. If you're looking for something more affordable, though, let's talk.
Best budget gaming TV
Hisense U75QG
- Sky high brightness
- Great contrast
- Vivid color
- Surprising accuracy
- Great for gaming
- Poor off-angle viewing
- Risk of dirty screen effect
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 55, 65, 75, and 85 inches |
| Display type | mini-LED |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | Google TV |
| Connectivity | 4 x HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, optical, 3.5mm analog audio out, 2 x USB-A |
The Hisense U75QG is a mid-range TV from Hisense that offers impressive features and specifications for its circa $1,000 price, making it much more affordable than many of its contemporaries, despite its capabilities. It's a bright and colorful QLED (Hisense just likes to say ULED) that continues to showcase Hisense’s takeover of the budget-friendly TV market. With its full-array mini-LED backlighting and Hisense’s Hi-View Engine PRO chipset, the U75QG does a fantastic job at optimizing every frame. It has seriously impressive contrast, too. It's not OLED, but it's not a million miles from it either.
As for gaming, the Hisense U75QG is tailor-made for console and PC hookups. It has plenty of HHDMI 2.1 ports, has a 144Hz refresh rate for PC gaming and 120Hz 4K support on consoles. There's also V VRR support, and Auto Low Latency Mode kicks in when a PlayStation or Xbox is detected and automatically switches over to Game Mode.
Viewing angles aren't as strong as some TVs, so try to sit in the center of this one for the best picture. That's easier at larger sizes, though. Available in 55-, 65-, 75-, and 85-inch sizes, the Hisense U75QG ULED is one of the most affordable top TVs out there this year.
Best runner-up gaming TV
Sony Bravia 9
- Super-clean picture
- Deep blacks, minimal blooming
- Excellent contrast
- Searing HDR highlights
- Excellent motion handling
- Backlight fluctuations visible in dark rooms
- Very expensive
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 65, 75, and 85 inches |
| Display type | mini-LED |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | Google TV |
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI 2.1, 4 x HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, optical, 2 x USB-A |
The Sony Bravia 9 Series was not only the company’s flagship set, but it’s also one of the best TVs you can play video games on, bar none. According to Sony, microcosmic LED controllers allow the Bravia 9 to achieve the kind of contrast accuracy and inky black levels usually associated with the best OLED TVs. We loved what we saw (and heard) in our hands-on review of this mini-LED set, but how exactly does the Bravia 9 fare against input lag and demanding online gameplay? Quite nicely, though there is a slight caveat. We’ll let our editor-at-large Caleb Denison, shine some light on the matter:
“[The Sony Bravia 9 Series] doesn’t do 144Hz refresh rate, so it isn’t perhaps going to unlock that one feature for those using high-end gaming PCs. But it does support VRR (variable refresh rate), ALLM (auto low latency mode), and source-based tone mapping, so it’s a great companion to both of the Xbox and PlayStation 5 consoles.”
Beyond that 144Hz limitation, though, each of the Bravia 9’s four HDMI ports is HDMI 2.1 certified, ensuring you’ll get the absolute best motion and lag performance when connecting a modern console. And thanks to the chart-topping illumination this mini-LED monolith can achieve and the set’s excellent reflection handling, you should have zero issues gaming in a brightly lit room.
Oh, and the Bravia 9 is an absolute champ when it comes to support for class-leading codecs like Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos sound. We’re also glad to report that the sound on this TV isn’t half-bad either, though home theater diehards and gaming enthusiasts may prefer a soundbar, surround system, or gaming headset.
Best budget TCL for gaming
TCL QM7K
- Excellent brightness, colors, and contrast
- Solid gaming optimizations
- Phenomenal HDR performance
- Google TV runs smoothly
- Issues with VRR at 65Hz
- Not the greatest off-angle viewing
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 55, 65, 75, 85, and 98 inches |
| Display type | mini-LED |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | Google TV |
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI 2.1, 4 x HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, optical, 3.5mm analog audio out, 2 x USB-A |
TCL is another excellent brand that produces exceptional, budget-friendly TVs that look and feel like higher-priced QLEDs and OLEDs. The TCL QM7K isn't the top-tier TCL TV, the QM8 sits comfortably there. But at a notch down the running, the QM7K punches well above its weight and delivers an impressive picture quality and fast responsiveness for gaming that makes it one of the best you can buy on a budget.
The TCL QM7K has very low input lag and ALLM support, which allows you to game with a PlayStation, Xbox, or PC at up to 4K at 144Hz (limited to HDMI 1). It can also do up to 288Hz at 1080p, if you want to do higher frame rate gaming on PCs (though consoles are still limited to 120Hz, regardless of resolution).
This TV doesn't have the best off-angle viewing, so do your best to sit in the center for the best picture quality. IF you can ger there, though, the brightness is impressive, the colors really eye-catching, and the black levels are really impressive considering this isn't an OLED. The local dimming does a great job of keeping the blacks really black.
It’s not a perfect TV by any means, but if you’re looking for a 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-, or 98-inch QLED that you’ll love playing video games on, the TCL QM7K Series is well worth your consideration.
Best midrange OLED for gaming
LG C5 OLED Evo
- Excellent contrast
- Rich color
- Excellent upscaling
- Great for gaming
- Weak audio
- Slight green tinge in off-angle viewing
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, 83 inches |
| Display type | OLED |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | webOS 24 |
| Connectivity | 4 x HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, optical, 3 x USB-A |
The LG C5 is only one step behind our favorite gaming TV, the LG G5, and it maintains many of its strengths. Indeed, it's very G-series like. The C5 is comparable to the G2 from 2022, but with much better processing and modern software features. That makes it a fantastic TV for gaming in 2025.
It gets particularly bright for an OLED, easily hitting 1,000 nits, making it great in bright and dark rooms, and yet it maintains that incredible contrast that is so iconic of most OLED TVs. The colors really pop off the screen too, no matter what you're watching or playing. Speaking of gaming, the C5 has a 144Hz refresh rate, and with OLED's usual fast response time and low input lag, this TV is just perfect for gaming. The off-angle viewing can have a slight tint to it, but you'll not notice it like you would on a QLED.
The C5 is available in a wide range of sizes and at starkly different prices, helping gamers with any space needs or budget demands get hold of one if they want. If you want a high-end OLED TV but don't want to pay the prices of LG, Sony, or Samsung's flagship models, the C5 is the TV to get.
Sony's best OLED in years
Sony Bravia 8 II
- Incredible brightness
- Near-infinite contrast for deep blacks
- Lacks anti-glare coating of other QD-OLED
- Quantum dots give gorgeous colors
- Limited size options
- Very expensive
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 55, 65-inches |
| Display type | QD-OLED |
| HDR support | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | Google TV |
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0, Ethernet, optical, 2x USB-A |
The Sony Bravia 8 II is one of the best TVs we've ever seen -- it might even be the best. That doesn't necessarily make it the best for gaming, but it's certainly up there and there's an argument to be made that games will look better on this than just about any other screen out there. It is very expensive, though, and has more limitations on sizing than other models, so most gamers will probably want to look to other models. But for anyone looking for as good as it gets, this could be the TV for you.
It replaces the A95L from a few years ago, which was our favorite TV overall for more than two years. It more than doubles the brightness of that excellent OLED, though, and improves processing to deliver a QD OLED image that is just sublime to look at.
It's limited to 120Hz for gaming, but that still allows 4K 120Hz on consoles and any resolution at similar frame rates on PC. It also supports auto low latency mode, and variable refresh rates, ensuring stellar picture quality at all times. There are even a few unique technologies just for PlayStation owners -- it is a Sony TV afterall.
Best gaming TV for bright rooms
Samsung S95F
- Incredible brightness
- Gorgeous QD-OLED colors
- Matte-surface all-but-eliminates reflections
- Available in larger sizes
- Expensive
- Not everyone likes anti-glare
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 55, 65, and 77 inches |
| Display type | QD-OLED |
| HDR support | HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | Tizen OS |
| Connectivity | 4 x HDMI 2.1, 3 x USB-A, USB-C, Ethernet |
The S95F is our favorite bright room TV of the year so far, and that's even with some incredible QLED examples that push the brightness even further. Despite that stiff competition, though, the S95F stands alone for its mix of incredible brightness, stellar contrast, and simply breathtaking coloring from its next-generation QD-OLED panel.
Another big standout feature of this TV is Samsung's matt screen coating. The technology reduces ambient light reflecting off the screen by spreading it across its surface. This helps create a more comfortable viewing experience, especially in bright rooms where traditional OLEDs often struggle. However, some people prefer a more localized effect, as the dispersion affects the entire screen, unlike on most other TVs.
But whether you care about the S95D's anti-glare tech or not, it's included on this list because of its excellent performance in brightly lit rooms and gaming chops. Its high refresh rate and fast response time make it super snappy for competitive play, and its input lag is basically non-existent, making it great for local couch COOP or competitive games with friends. You don't even need to sit all in the middle as the viewing angles on this TV are broad and unaffected by seating position.
Best midrange Samsung TV for gaming
Samsung S90F OLED
- Unbelievable colors and contrast
- Solid brightness levels
- Top-notch HDR performance
- Great motion handling
- No Dolby Vision or DTS support
- QD-OLED is only on 55-, 65-, and 75-inch sizes
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, and 83 inches |
| Display type | QD-OLED (55-, 65-, and 77-inch), WOLED (42-, 48-, and 83-inch) |
| HDR support | HDR10+, HDR10, and HLG |
| Operating system | Tizen OS |
| Connectivity | 4 x HDMI 2.1, Ethernet, optical, 3.5mm analog audio out, 2 x USB-A |
Don't want to pay the top-tier pricing for Samsung's best QD-OLED? Why not enjoy most of the same benefits at a more affordable price, with the S90F? It's still QD-OLED (at the mainstream sizes, WOLED outside of that) with incredible brightness, contrast, and colors, just not quite as incredible as the S95F. But then again, it's far cheaper and even available in a wider range of sizes.
The S90F is almost more impressive than the S95F for how much TV it offers for the price. ITs incredible picture quality puts it head and shoulders above most of the competition, and as an OLED it is almost guaranteed to be great for gaming. There's a high refresh rate, fast response time, and super-low input lag. There's support for auto low latency mode, variable refresh rates, and both AMD's Freesync Premium Pro, and Nvidia's G-Sync, so no matter what gaming PC you have, you'll be able to enjoy tear-free gaming.
There's also a handy pop-up game bar which lets you adjust certain settings on the fly, like aspect ratio, zoom, virtual aim pointing, and input lag measurements, among other tools and features.
Comparable to the C5 in most ways, the S90F is right up there with the best gaming TVs you can buy today.
An excellent TCL alternative
TCL QM6K
- Surprisingly good color accuracy
- Excellent black levels
- Vastly improved off-angle picture
- Feature rich
- Impressive clarity
- Underwhelming sound
- Lacks a little sparkle
| Specification: | |
| Screen sizes available | 50, 55, 65, 75, 85, 98 inches |
| Display type | Mini LED |
| HDR support | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision Gaming, Dolby Vision IQ |
| Operating system | Google TV |
| Connectivity | 2 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x HDMI 2.0, USB-A, Ethernet, optical |
TCL kicked off 2025 with a bang with the release of the QM6K. The next-generation of its entry-level model LED-TVs, the QM6K really punches above its weight, throwing some shade at the heavy hitters in the industry by bringing great gaming features to the sub-$1,000 price point. It has impressive contrast, brightness, and some of the most accurate colors we've seen in a TV at this price.
There's all the HDR standard support you could want, a wide range of sizes, a 144Hz refresh rate and impressively low input lag. There's also a new Game Master setting that allows for easier use of gaming features, and with lots of HDMI 2.1 ports you can enjoy multiple high-end gaming systems on one TV without switching inputs.
For PC gamers, there's Freesync Premium Pro, and more general VRR support for consoles to avoid screen tearing and stuttering at lower frame rates. Price wise, this TV undercuts some of the Hisense (and last-year TCL) competition, making this a competitive TV for affordable gaming, with all the latest features of a 2025 TV.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before we sign off, we thought we'd go over how we’ve come up with these entries, and what’s important to us when selecting a gaming TV.
The first thing we look for is low input lag. Because if there’s too much delay between the action of your thumbs and the action on screen, well, that’s just a frustration nobody needs. Plus, it can be a huge disadvantage in competitive gameplay, where a few milliseconds literally can be the difference between a win or a loss. Fast response time is also incredibly important to avoid ghosting, but to also give you an accurate picture during intense, competitive play.
Next, we look for solid picture quality in the TV’s "game mode" preset, which is what you’ll want to use for the lowest input lag. The picture quality doesn’t have to be videophile-grade awesome, but it can’t be trash, either. Today’s game graphics are gorgeous, and you deserve all that gorgeousness, so we seek to find the best balance between low input lag and awesome picture.
Then we need to see great motion resolution. We don’t have to have 120Hz native panels for good motion resolution. A 60Hz TV can look good, but, not all of them do, so we want to make sure we see as little blurring and stutter as possible for the best clarity during fast-moving gameplay.
But since we mentioned 120Hz, that definitely is nice to have, along with some other advanced gaming features like variable refresh rate (VRR), auto-game mode, Dolby Vision gaming, and maybe even up to a 144Hz refresh rate in some cases. We also want to make sure that these TVs do a nice job at displaying both HDR and SDR gaming content.
While you could most likely get away with using any of the best TVs on the market for your gaming needs, there are a few boxes to tick off when deciding. First, you're going to want to look for a TV with a low input lag — this is the time it takes for that gameplay video signal to run from your game console to your TV's HDMI port. Measured in milliseconds (ms), you want this to be as low as you can afford (some of the best TVs clock in around the 5ms range).
Of course, you want the TVs color, resolution, and brightness to be on point no matter what you're using your TV for, but another important element for gaming is making sure it has HDMI 2.1 inputs to ensure the best experience. This latest HDMI technology will make sure you can take advantage of the latest gaming features such as variable refresh rate (VRR) — this includes AMD's FreeSync and Nvidia's G-Sync — as well as the latest refresh rates such as 144Hz and 120Hz.
