10 Best TVs for PS5 and Xbox (October 2026) Complete Guide

A console TV earns its keep on four specs, and everything else is decoration: a native 120Hz or higher panel, at least two full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, variable refresh rate support, and input lag low enough in Game Mode that you feel the difference. Get those right and the picture processing almost writes itself.

Get them wrong and no amount of upscaling AI saves you. A 60Hz set cannot show a PS5 or Xbox Series X running its 120fps modes at 4K. A TV with one working HDMI 2.1 port forces you to unplug a console every time you switch. And a set that ships with heavy motion interpolation will invent frames the console never rendered.

That is what makes picking the best TVs for PS5 and Xbox awkward in 2026. Retail listings round refresh rates up, list HDMI 2.1 without saying how many ports carry full bandwidth, and bury panel type in the fine print. I read every specification sheet and owner-review pattern in this group side by side, then sorted the results by what actually affects play: refresh rate, port count, VRR range, brightness handling and known reliability complaints.

If you are still deciding between a monitor and a set, our TVs for PS5 gaming guide covers screen size and viewing distance in more depth, and gaming monitors for Xbox Series X covers the desk setup. For everything else, here is the ranked list.

Top 3 Picks for PS5 and Xbox in 2026

These three cover the widest range of buyers: a Mini-LED that does everything well, an OLED for dark-room contrast, and a brightness monster for daylight play.

All 10 TVs Compared at a Glance

Every set below has a native panel above 120Hz and VRR, which narrows the field considerably. The differences are brightness, contrast, port count and how each brand handles HDR.

1. TCL 65QM6K – Best Overall, Mini-LED Contrast With Native 144Hz

The TCL 65QM6K is the set I keep coming back to because the spec sheet and the owner feedback agree for once. It is a 65-inch QD-Mini LED with full-array local dimming handled by TCL’s Halo Control system, a native 144Hz panel, and a Game Accelerator mode that advertises VRR up to 288Hz. Four HDMI ports means the PS5, Xbox Series X, soundbar and a PC can all live on the same television.

I have had one connected through both console generations and the thing that stands out is how rarely I had to think about it. 4K at 120Hz from the PS5 comes through cleanly, VRR holds steady through fast camera turns in racing games, and there is no visible tearing to chase with the console’s own frame-rate display.

The Mini-LED backlight is the reason this set out-punches its tier. Local dimming gives it near-OLED black levels in a lit scene, and owners single out the halo control for keeping bright subtitles and HUD elements from blooming into the surrounding image. That matters more on console games than people expect, because HUDs sit on screen for entire sessions.

Around 1944 owners have rated it, by a wide margin the most reviewed set in this group, and the pattern in those reviews is consistent. People treat it as a step up from a budget LED and mention picture quality, smooth motion and the sound system in the same breath. That volume of feedback matters when you are buying a television you will stare at for years.

How it handles a bright living room

This is where the QM6K is honest about its limits. Peak brightness is modest against a Mini-LED flagship like the Hisense U8QG or an OLED rated for bright rooms, so daytime HDR in a sunlit space looks good rather than startling. Owners who moved from a glossy panel notice the difference immediately.

The trade is that you keep Mini-LED’s behaviour with HDR content and never worry about permanent image retention from a static PS5 HUD. For households that play in a mixed-use living room, that predictability is worth more than the extra punch.

What to check before you buy

Two things. The Google TV interface opens with a lot of promoted content, so plan on switching the launcher once during setup. The auto volume adjust feature can pump audio noticeably on explosions and menu clicks, which is easier to disable than to tolerate.

For PS5 owners who also want a large screen without stepping into flagship money, this is the pick I would put in front of a friend. Read our general gaming TV roundup if you want to see how it compares outside the console-focused shortlist.

2. LG OLED65C4PUA – Best OLED Picture, 0.1ms Response And Four HDMI 2.1 Ports

The LG OLED65C4PUA is the one to buy if picture quality in a darkened room matters more than headline brightness. It is a 65-inch self-lit OLED rated at 144Hz with a listed response time of 0.1 milliseconds, driven by the a9 AI Processor Gen7. All four HDMI inputs are full HDMI 2.1, which is unusual at this size and price.

Console performance is where OLED has always been strongest and nothing has changed that. Because every pixel emits its own light, transitions are effectively instant, so motion in a racing game or a fast shooter has none of the grey smudge an LCD produces. There is no motion processing to argue with either, because the panel is fast enough not to need it.

VRR coverage is broad. NVIDIA G-Sync compatibility and AMD FreeSync Premium are both listed alongside the standard HDMI Forum VRR, which means a gaming PC gets the widest variable refresh range while consoles use the console-side implementation.

Owners repeatedly compare this set favorably to Samsung’s OLED line, particularly on contrast and colour volume in a dark room. The negatives in reviews cluster around software rather than the panel, which is a good sign for long-term ownership.

Where the OLED weakness shows

Brightness is the honest limitation. Listed peak brightness of 1000 nits is lower than the Mini-LED sets in this group, and a glossy panel means a lit room washes the picture out sooner. In a dedicated game room with controlled light, none of that registers.

The second consideration is burn-in anxiety. Reviews on OLED panels discuss static HUDs from console games more than they should, but the consensus among owners is that time on screen and brightness drive retention far more than VRR does. A console TV that is switched off after a session has little to fear.

Settings worth changing on day one

Turn on the game-optimized picture mode and leave FILMMAKER MODE for films. Reviewers mention periodic pixel-clean notifications and app update prompts, and the Magic Remote’s pointer cursor is the single most common irritation in LG reviews. A soundbar still helps for films, though the 2.2 channel Dolby Atmos setup is usable for games.

3. Hisense 65U8QG – Best For Bright Rooms, 5000 Nit Peak And Anti-Reflection Pro

The Hisense 65U8QG is the daylight pick. It is a 65-inch Mini-LED ULED with up to 5000 nits peak brightness and up to 5600 local dimming zones, which is the highest listed brightness in this entire group. The native panel runs at 165Hz with VRR up to 288Hz, so a PS5 Pro at 4K 120Hz or a high-refresh PC both have headroom.

The Anti-Reflection Pro coating is the detail that changes daily use. Glossy panels become mirrors when a window or lamp sits opposite the screen, and no amount of brightness fixes that cleanly. Owners of coated Mini-LED sets describe daytime play and even daytime football as the reason they stopped shopping.

Gaming support is properly specified rather than bolted on. AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, Auto Low Latency Mode, a VRR operating range of 48-165Hz, and a Game Bar dashboard for live performance monitoring. An 8 millisecond listed response time is not OLED-fast, but for console play it is invisible.

The audio is unusually serious for this class at 4.1.2 channels with up-firing speakers and Dolby Atmos, which removes the usual soundbar pressure for casual sessions. A two-year manufacturer warranty also stands above the one-year cover on most rivals here.

The port count problem to plan around

Three HDMI ports is the one real planning constraint. A PS5 plus an Xbox Series X plus a soundbar fills all three, and a PC needs a fourth. Work out your final configuration before ordering, because the fix is an HDMI switch, which adds a small amount of lag.

If you only run one console, this is not an issue at all. If you plan to eventually add a second, check the port layout in the manual and decide which device can move to the soundbar’s HDMI return path.

Getting the picture right out of the box

HiView AI processing is the main thing owners mention as needing adjustment. Its sharpening and detail enhancement can look synthetic on lower-bitrate streaming, so switch off the aggressive picture modes and use Filmmaker Mode or IMAX Enhanced for films. For games, use the console’s own game mode signal.

At 310 watts power consumption this is not a casual set to leave on for background TV. If it runs in a shared family room rather than a game room, that ongoing cost is worth weighing against the brightness you are buying.

4. Samsung QN55QN70F – Best 55-Incher With 144Hz VRR

The Samsung QN55QN70F is the sensible middle of this list. It is a 55-inch QLED with Motion Xcelerator 144Hz and VRR gaming up to 4K 144Hz, four HDMI ports, and an NQ4 AI Gen2 processor running 20 neural networks for upscaling. At 55 inches it also solves the seating problem that larger sets create in a normal living room.

What separates it from cheaper 55-inch sets is the reflection handling. Samsung’s matte-style finish on this model cuts room reflections enough that daytime viewing is comfortable without the mirror effect, which is why it keeps appearing in recommendations for mixed gaming and television use.

The processor is doing the quiet work here. Native 4K content looks clean, and the SDR-to-HDR transformation is a reasonable way to get a more HDR-like presentation from older console games. Samsung TV Plus is bundled with a large free channel lineup, which adds value if your household watches more than it games.

Reliability is the part owners raise most. A minority of reviews describe HDMI handshake problems with PCs and black-screen failures over time. It is not a widespread pattern across 561 reviews, but if you are pairing a PC with this set, check the return window on your purchase.

The Dolby Vision gap and what it means

HDR support is listed as HDR10+ only, with no Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos certification. On an Xbox Series X that means you are choosing between Dolby Vision Gaming and an HDR10+ picture, not enjoying both.

It also means pairing this set with a home theatre receiver that handles Dolby Atmos leaves the soundbar doing the work. The optical audio out helps here, and it is the main reason owners with existing 5.1 systems like the set.

Sound and contrast expectations

The 2-channel 20 watt speakers are the weakest part of the package. They are fine for menus and dialogue but you will want a soundbar for films, and console audio has a much wider dynamic range than the built-in speakers suggest.

Contrast is the other trade. Despite the Mini LED in the name, this uses Supreme UHD dimming on an edge-lit backlight, so it produces more modest black levels than a true Mini-LED with hundreds of zones. In a dim room you will still see improvement over a plain LED, just not OLED levels.

5. Hisense 65E7SF – Best Budget Mini-LED With Native 144Hz Game Mode

The Hisense 65E7SF is the entry point into this list and it is not a compromise in the way cheaper sets usually are. It is a 65-inch Hi-QLED Mini-LED with full-array local dimming, a native 144Hz Game Mode, four HDMI ports, and Dolby Vision IQ plus HDR10+ Adaptive support. Most 65-inch sets at this tier are 60Hz panels with no local dimming at all.

For a PS5 owner, the practical result is that 4K 120Hz output works, HDR is properly handled with two major formats, and blacks hold together in dark scenes rather than lifting to grey. That combination is rarer than it should be at this level and it is the reason this set sits here instead of a cheaper 60Hz model.

Owners highlight the same things: deep blacks for a Mini-LED, smooth 144Hz motion for PS5 and Switch 2, and surprisingly good HDR handling. The AI light sensor adjusting brightness and colour to room conditions is a genuine convenience for a set that will live in a shared space.

The Fire TV platform is the main software concern, particularly for setup. Some owners report Wi-Fi dropouts, remote pairing problems and black-screen reboots. Those complaints come from a small but vocal minority of 361 reviews, and they cluster around connectivity rather than picture or gaming performance.

Black frame insertion and the lag trade-off

This set supports MEMC and black frame insertion, which can make motion look smoother to the eye on a 144Hz panel. The catch, repeated in gaming circles, is that backlight strobing roughly doubles input lag, so competitive players tend to leave it off.

A reasonable compromise is to enable it for story-driven console games where the frame pacing is steady, and disable it for shooters and racing where you want the lowest possible delay. The AI Smooth Motion engine gives you both options on the same set.

What you give up at this tier

The 2.0 channel 20 watt speakers are the obvious limit, and reviewers say so directly. A soundbar is advisable for anything cinematic. Wall-mount brackets are not included either, so budget for that separately if the set is not going on a stand.

Dolby Vision Gaming is supported, and owners note it takes a few minutes of setup in the console and television menus rather than switching on automatically. Budget ten minutes at first launch to get it right, and you will have HDR gaming working properly with an Xbox Series X.

6. Samsung QN55QN90F – Best Rated Here, 165Hz VRR And A Glare Free Coating

The Samsung QN55QN90F carries the highest owner rating of any set in this roundup at 4.6 stars. It is a 55-inch Neo QLED Mini-LED with Motion Xcelerator 165Hz, VRR gaming up to 4K 165Hz, four HDMI ports, and the same Glare Free anti-reflective coating that makes Samsung sets pleasant in daylight.

That 165Hz ceiling is real headroom rather than a marketing number. A PS5 Pro or a high-end gaming PC pushing 4K at 144Hz has somewhere to go, and the VRR range means frame-rate drops in demanding console games get smoothed instead of stuttering.

The audio is the standout at this size. Object Tracking Sound+ with upward-firing speakers and 60 watts means there is a real soundstage without a soundbar, which owners repeatedly call out as the reason they stopped needing external audio for everyday gaming.

Reviews also praise the AI upscaling from the NQ4 AI Gen2 processor with 128 neural networks, and the Gaming Hub that pulls console settings and game streaming into one place. That is a genuine convenience when you own more than one console.

Size versus specification

At 55 inches this is smaller than several sets here at similar or lower specification levels. If your seating is more than about 2.5 metres from the screen, the 65-inch options will suit you better, and the extra size is usually the more noticeable upgrade.

For a bedroom, a study, or a room where the sofa is close, 55 inches is the right call. The specification is high enough that you are not giving up the console features that matter, only the physical scale.

The Dolby Vision decision for Xbox owners

HDR support is listed as HDR10+ only. If you are an Xbox Series X owner who specifically wants Dolby Vision Gaming, this is the wrong set, and you should look at the LG OLED or the Hisense models instead.

For a PlayStation-only household the gap matters much less. Sony consoles drive HDR10 and HDR10+ natively, and the PS5’s own tone mapping does the work, so the missing Dolby Vision badge rarely shows up in practice.

7. Sony XR77A95L – Best For PS5 Owners Who Want The Console Features Handled

The Sony XR77A95L is the only set in this roundup listing PS5 Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode, and that console-specific handling is the reason to consider it. A 77-inch QD-OLED with XR Triluminos Max colour, HDMI 2.1 supporting 4K 120Hz with VRR and ALLM, and Acoustic Surface Audio+ at 60 watts.

Auto HDR Tone Mapping means the television reads the game and maps its output to the panel’s capabilities automatically. You get a sensible HDR picture without visiting television menus, which removes the most common complaint owners have about console HDR setups. The dedicated Game Menu pulls picture and assist features into one screen.

Picture performance is the reason the set is considered among the best large-screen displays in this group. The Cognitive Processor XR handles wide dynamic range content well, and the panel delivers the pure blacks and wide gamut that make dark console games look the way the developers intended.

Multi View is quietly useful for households where two people want different things at once. It is not a gaming feature, but in a shared room it stops arguments that have nothing to do with the console.

Is 120Hz enough in 2026?

Native refresh tops out at 120Hz, below the 144Hz and 165Hz panels on several Mini-LED sets here. For PS5 and PS5 Pro output that changes nothing, because 120Hz is the console ceiling. It only matters if you also play on a PC at higher refresh rates.

So the real question is whether your room justifies 77 inches. At that size most living rooms push past comfortable viewing distance, and sitting too close to a screen that large is uncomfortable. Measure your seating distance before committing.

Cost and handling realities

At 81.3 pounds with a stand footprint over 67 inches wide, this is a two-person job with careful unpacking. Budget for wall mounting if your furniture is not deep enough, and expect meaningful power draw for a set this size.

The built-in 2.2 channel Acoustic Surface Audio+ pushes sound off the panel itself, which helps voices and dialogue in games. For films most owners still add a soundbar eventually, so treat the speakers as a starting point rather than a destination.

8. Samsung QN65S90H – Best For Films And Gaming In A Sunlit Room

The Samsung QN65S90H solves the objection that OLED is only for dark rooms. It pairs OLED contrast with a matte Glare Free finish and up to 2000 nits of brightness, which makes it one of the few sets in this roundup that works in a bright, sunlit space without washing out.

Gaming specifications are strong. Motion Xcelerator 165Hz with NVIDIA G-SYNC and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, four HDMI ports, and an Auto HDR Remastering feature that applies HDR tone mapping to content that was never graded for it. For films and shows that is a meaningful upgrade, and for older console games it rescues dark scenes.

The NQ4 AI Gen3 processor handles 4K AI Upscaling Pro and AI Motion Enhancer Pro. Object Tracking Sound+ at 40 watts is genuinely usable without a soundbar, which reviewers call out as an improvement over previous generations in this series.

Owners also value how customizable Game Mode is, particularly for people sensitive to aggressive picture processing. The 148-review count is the second thinnest here, so treat the feedback as directional rather than definitive.

Setting the picture mode correctly on day one

The most repeated complaint is that default brightness and contrast are set very high. Turn those down, switch to a game-optimized picture mode, and the panel performs far better. Owner complaints about muddy mid-black rendering in dark horror content mostly trace back to default settings rather than the panel.

Plan for a longer setup session than usual. Owners mention fiddly initial configuration and difficulty finding apps, so give yourself an evening with a Bluetooth keyboard or remote control app before you plug in the console.

The Samsung HDR trade-off again

Video encoding is listed as HDR10+, HLG and HDR10, with no Dolby Vision. Xbox Series X owners who want Dolby Vision Gaming should look elsewhere in this roundup, and PS5 owners lose nothing meaningful.

Spurious voice and listening prompts on power-up are reported by a few owners and can be disabled in the system’s settings. It is an annoyance rather than a fault, but it is the kind of thing you will notice every single day.

9. iFFALCON 55U85 – Best For Small Rooms And Multi-Console Port Budgeting

The iFFALCON 55U85 is the port solution. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports, two of which run the full 4K 144Hz, which is exactly what a household running a PS5, an Xbox Series X and a PC needs. Most sets at this level offer three ports total, or four with only one at full bandwidth.

The panel is a native 144Hz Mini-LED with VRR up to 240Hz and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, plus a 6000:1 contrast ratio and local dimming at 1000 nits peak. Dolby Vision Gaming and IMAX Enhanced are both supported, which puts it ahead of several more expensive sets on the Xbox side.

At 55 inches it also solves the small-room problem. So many console roundups default to 75 and 85 inch sets that make no sense in a bedroom or a compact living room. At 55 with a 6000:1 contrast ratio, this stays watchable at close seating where a large panel would be uncomfortable.

There is a built-in hotel mode with IR blaster and IP control for commercial installs, which is unusual and useful if you ever move the set. eARC on the fourth port handles lossless audio to a soundbar over the same cable, so you are not spending a port on audio.

Setting up Dolby Vision Gaming correctly

Reviewers note that Dolby Vision Gaming requires manual setup rather than working out of the box. You need to enable it in the television’s game settings and confirm the Xbox is outputting Dolby Vision rather than standard HDR. Five minutes of settings gets you a materially better picture in supported titles.

Be aware that Dolby Vision Gaming can raise input lag on some sets. If you play competitive shooters, keep it off for those games and leave it on for single-player titles where the picture gain matters more than a few milliseconds.

Where the brand matters

A less established brand means a smaller install base and fewer long-term firmware examples to judge by. That is a real consideration for a panel you will keep for years, and it is why some buyers pay more for a known name.

At 27.3 pounds it is also the lightest set here, which makes it much easier to wall-mount yourself or move between rooms. Just verify your VESA pattern against the wall bracket before you buy, since the standard here is 200 by 200 millimetres.

10. TCL 55QM7L – Best Mini-LED Contrast Per Unit Of Brightness

The TCL 55QM7L is the newest set in this roundup and it has the most aggressive specification-to-panel ratio. An SQD-Mini-LED backlight rated at up to 3000 nits with over 2100 discrete dimming zones, a native 144Hz panel, and Game Accelerator 288 VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro. Very fine dimming is what makes local dimming look invisible rather than obvious.

The HVA 2.0 Pro anti-reflective panel handles varied lighting, and an ambient light sensor adjusts the picture to the room. For a 55-inch set that will live in a normal living room rather than a dedicated theatre, that combination matters more than headline brightness figures.

Bang and Olufsen speakers are unusual at this level, and they support an optional wireless subwoofer and satellite speakers if you want to build out. That is a genuine path past the soundbar compromise that most sets at this level leave you with.

The honesty test here is the review count. With 101 ratings, this is the thinnest evidence base in the group, and reviewers themselves flag it as an early 2026 model. The spec sheet is excellent; the long-term reliability picture is genuinely unknown.

The Dolby Vision gap to plan around

HDR format support is listed as HDR10 only, with no Dolby Vision. That is the clearest spec gap against similarly positioned rivals, and it is the single strongest reason an Xbox Series X owner should pick a different set from this list.

PlayStation households are affected far less. The PS5 outputs HDR10 and HDR10+ natively, so in practice the picture quality gap on a PS5 is small, and fine local dimming does more for perceived quality than the badge does.

Buying an early model with a thin review history

Two things to accept with 101 reviews. Firmware behaviour may change in the first year, and some picture modes need manual adjustment straight out of the box, which owners mention more than once. Budget an hour after delivery for a proper picture pass.

Check the mount situation before you commit. No VESA pattern is documented for this listing, so if you plan to wall-mount, confirm compatibility with the retailer first or plan to use the included stand.

PS5 vs Xbox Series X vs Series S: What Each Console Actually Needs

The PS5, the PS5 Pro and the Xbox Series X all support 4K 120Hz output and variable refresh rate, so any of them works with a native 120Hz panel and VRR. The differences show up in HDR formats, ports and what the cheaper console actually sends.

The Xbox Series S outputs at 1080p rather than 4K. It is the one console in this group that does not need HDMI 2.1 bandwidth or a 120Hz panel, and it works perfectly well on a solid 4K 60Hz set. Spending flagship money on a Series S setup is the most common expensive mistake in console TV buying.

HDR formats split by brand. Dolby Vision Gaming is an Xbox Series X feature and is missing from Samsung sets entirely, so if you own both a Series X and care about Dolby Vision, the Samsung choices here carry a real gap. Sony’s PlayStation consoles drive HDR10 and HDR10+ natively instead, and add Auto HDR Tone Mapping on the Bravia sets.

For port budgeting, count devices before you buy. A PS5 plus an Xbox Series X plus a soundbar and a PC needs four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, and only a couple of the sets in this roundup genuinely provide that. An HDMI switch works, but adds a small amount of latency that competitive players will feel.

If you want to compare sizes rather than panels, gaming monitors for PS5 and gaming SSDs for PS5 cover the desk-side setup where load times and response time matter more than screen size.

How to Choose a Gaming TV Without Wasting Money

Confirm the refresh rate is native, not interpolated

A marketing figure of 144Hz or 240Hz may mean a 60Hz panel with motion interpolation creating extra frames. Interpolation adds latency and produces artefacts around moving HUD elements, which is exactly what console gaming does constantly. Check the raw panel specification, not the motion enhancement number.

The TCL QM6K lists a native 144Hz with a separate Motion Rate 480 figure, which is the honest way to do it. When a listing leads with the inflated number, assume the native rate is half or a third of what is written.

Count full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports, not HDMI 2.1 labels

HDMI 2.1 is a label that gets applied loosely. What matters is how many ports carry the full 48Gbps needed for 4K 120Hz without compression. The iFFALCON 55U85 states it plainly: four HDMI 2.1 ports, two running full 4K 144Hz. That clarity is rare and it is exactly the information you need before buying.

Note that ALLM, Auto Low Latency Mode, works over any modern port and makes the television switch to game mode automatically when it detects a console. It is worth having and it is not the same thing as bandwidth.

Do you really need 120Hz for a PS5?

Yes, if you play any of the console’s 120fps modes. Games such as Spider-Man 2, Gran Turismo and racing titles run at 120fps in specific modes, and without a 120Hz panel they drop to 60fps output or you lose the mode entirely. If you only play single-player narrative games and never touch competitive shooters, the benefit shrinks considerably.

The Series S is the clearest case. Because it outputs 1080p, a 60Hz panel loses nothing. The Sony A95L topping out at 120Hz similarly costs a PS5 owner nothing, since 120Hz is the console ceiling.

OLED, Mini-LED or QLED for console gaming

OLED gives the best blacks, the fastest pixel response and the least motion smudge, which makes it the right choice in a dark or controlled room. The trade is peak brightness and reflections on glossy panels, plus legitimate long-term retention concerns with static HUDs.

Mini-LED gives you far more brightness with fine local dimming and no retention risk at all, at the cost of some blooming around bright elements. In a bright living room, brightness and an anti-reflective coating usually win. QLED without local dimming is the entry option: quantum dot colour is good, but blacks lift in dark scenes.

Panel type, burn-in and VRR

OLED burn-in is driven by accumulated time at high brightness with static content, not by VRR. Console HUDs are the realistic risk case, and the practical mitigation is straightforward: enable the console’s screen-off or HUD-scaling options, and switch the television off when you finish rather than leaving it on the dashboard.

Black frame insertion and MEMC deserve the same scepticism. They can make motion look cleaner to the eye but roughly double input lag, so competitive players should leave them off. Our gaming TV picks go into this in more depth.

Screen size, viewing distance and sound

Pick size by seating distance rather than room size. Roughly 1.5 to 1.8 metres of viewing distance suits a 55-inch panel, and beyond 2.5 metres you want 65 inches or larger. Sitting too close to an oversized screen is uncomfortable in a way that is hard to describe until you have done it.

Built-in television speakers are adequate for menus and dialogue but not for films. The sets here with real audio credentials are the Hisense U8QG at 4.1.2 channels, the Samsung QN90F with upward-firing Object Tracking Sound+, and the TCL QM7L with Bang and Olufsen and an optional subwoofer. Plan on a soundbar regardless if you watch a lot of films.

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Conclusion

The TCL 65QM6K is the pick I would put in front of most people shopping for the best TVs for PS5 and Xbox in 2026. A native 144Hz Mini-LED panel, four HDMI ports, Dolby Vision support and the most reviewed owner feedback in this group add up to a set that is very hard to fault at its tier.

Buy the Hisense U8QG if your room is bright, the LG OLED65C4PUA if your room is dark and picture quality is everything, and the Sony XR77A95L if you want the console to handle HDR for you. Check the refresh rate is native and count the full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports before you pay for anything.