Picking the best TVs for PS5 consoles isn't easy: there are a lot of features and specs to consider, which is why we've carefully curated this list of the best TVs for PlayStation 5 to save you some time and research.
First and foremost, price and size are two very important variables to weigh up when choosing the right make and model for you, which is why we've picked out a variety of TVs across all the price ranges – and if the perfect budget TV for you isn't here, we suggest checking out our guide to the best TVs under £1000.
We then suggest making sure you're thinking about the tech features you want, such as the crispness of the screen (4K resolution), connectivity (the latest HDMI 2.1 standard), and features such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low-Latency Mode (ALLM).
There are many great options when it comes to the best gaming TV, but this list is specifically for those that work well with PS5 (if you use Xbox Series X then check out our other best-of list). From Sony to Samsung to LG, here are our top picks.
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The best TV for PS5 overall is the Samsung QN95C. This flagship Mini-LED panel isn't a Sony screen, but it is a 2023 T3 Awards winner for the Best Gaming TV. That tells you everything you need to know – plus the brightness and contrast are basically unbeatable.
The best cheaper TV for PS5 is the Sony X90K / X94K. It's similar to the model above, featuring those all-important "perfect for PS5" features, but the asking price is a little lower (thanks primarily to it using LCD not OLED).
The best-value OLED TV for PS5 is the LG C2. Want OLED's deep and inky blacks? Want good value too? This LG mid-to-upper-tier OLED TV is a star as well, and another great pick for connecting to a PlayStation 5.
There's a lot to like about the Samsung QN95C, especially if you're connecting it up to a PlayStation 5: it has everything from 4K 120Hz support to VRR capabilities, so whatever games you're firing up on your console, they'll look fantastic. That extends to watching movies and shows as well – it's a genuine all-rounder, and it's no wonder that this Samsung set is proving so popular.
The Mini LED technology provides 48 x 28 (1,344) local dimming zones for super-precise illumination, and the screen gets close to OLED levels when it comes to the deepness of the blacks and the level of contrast. Brightness and colour performance are great too, and it's actually rather tricky to find any faults with the QN95C. It could be the best PS5 television for you.
All the specs and details you need to know about are in our Samsung QN95C review, a full look at this model.
If the A90K ticks all of your boxes but you don’t feel like selling an internal organ to pay for it, the more affordable Sony X90K (or X94K as you'll typically find in the UK, which is the very same) will absolutely do you right. There’s no OLED panel but the X90 still has Sony’s Auto HDR Tone Mapping for excellent detail even in the brightest and darkest areas of the screen.
The X90K’s visuals happily pop colourfully thanks to the on-board processing, while 4K imagery is handled deftly, and two HDMI 2.1 ports are on hand for 4K gaming at 120fps – in our review, we were particularly impressed by just how smooth 4K at 120fps looked. The sound is a little lacklustre here but, there is eARC support for full Dolby Atmos passthrough to a compatible soundbar.
Learn more about this set through our Sony X94K review, which includes all the details you need to know.
Released in 2022, the LG C2 is still officially one of our favourite gaming TVs: it's come down in price since the LG C3 announcement, and delivers full HDMI 2.1 support across all HDMI ports, so it's totally future-proof. And it's available from a 42-inch size, which is smaller than many TVs here.
LG’s Game Optimizer mode means speedy access to display settings to see exactly how it's performing, and there's even a Game Genre selection to let you change the picture processing depending on what kind of game you're playing. It has the kind of display technology that really makes you sit back in awe on your couch.
Head over to our LG C2 review to help you decide if this is indeed the best TV for the PS5 as far as you're concerned.
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The Sony A90K is officially labelled "perfect for PlayStation 5" by Sony itself: you get proprietary features like Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode to get your games looking their best, as well as support for the 4K resolution and 120Hz refresh rate that the PS5 is capable on (with two of the four HDMI ports at least).
Pictures look fantastic on this set, particularly when it comes to the aforementioned HDR processing. Okay the screen size options aren't the largest, but you get a ton of connectivity options here, games and movies that look smooth and vibrant, and an integrated sound system that can hold its own as well.
If you're not quite convinced, head on over to our full Sony A90K review to get the full rundown on this television.
If you’re looking for an affordable TV that still has that crucial HDMI 2.1 functionality, Sony’s X85K is a brilliant buy that isn’t going to break the bank. There are two HDMI 2.1 ports for 4K at 120fps, so you can plug in your Xbox as well as your PS5, and you can embrace the PS5's VRR capabilities as well.
The Sony X1 image processor here is absolutely no slouch when it comes to strong HDR colours and contrast, even though it's slightly older – though it doesn't support the Auto HDR Tone Mapping function that other Sony sets do. There's Apple AirPlay support for streaming and a built-in Chromecast to make sure that Android users don't get left out either.
The LG G3 really excels in terms of the latest OLED display technology: it's a phenomenal TV that gives you one of the best possible viewing experiences around, assuming the sources you're connecting up to it are of a decent quality. It's rather expensive, but then you'd expect that for one of the best TVs around.
As far as PS5 compatibility goes, it ticks just about every box you can think of, including 4K, 120Hz, and ALLM. There's no doubt that your games are going to look superb on this screen, as does everything else – it's perhaps only the integrated sound that lets the set down, though the audio is far from terrible.
We'd direct you towards our comprehensive LG G3 review for more on this outstanding OLED set.
First things first, the Samsung AU7100 doesn’t have HDMI 2.1 functionality, so if you’re only thinking about 4K gaming at 120fps, you’ll need to go elsewhere. But we wanted to make sure there's an option here cheaper than the Sony X85J offers, and the Samsung AU7100 is still a gamer's friend. If you want the most bang for your buck, your PS5 will still look and feel great here.
It's geared towards super low input lag for those twitchy sessions, and delivers a choice of eight screen sizes, including a ridiculously affordable 75-inch screen. The black tones of course cant reach OLED levels, but detail is high and, as we said in our five-star review: "'Confident' is as good a way as any to describe the way the AU7100 defines edges and handles on-screen motion. The set-up menus here aren't all that extensive (which is, in some ways, a mercy) but they're more than capable of allowing you to extract smooth, persuasive movement from pictures."
There's much more in our Samsung AU7100 review, which is packed with detail to help you make a purchasing decision.
Released in 2021, the LG C1 is still officially one of our favourite gaming TVs, because it's come down in price so much now. Like the C2, it still delivers full HDMI 2.1 support across all HDMI ports, so it's totally future-proof and is still going to deliver excellent performance when it's connected up to a PlayStation 5.
Picture-wise, this is less bright than the newer LG OLED models, but unless you're watching in a very brightly lit room, you’ll still be bowled over by the performance. LG's Game Optimizer mode means speedy access to display settings to see exactly how it's performing, too. There's even a Game Genre selection to let you change the picture processing depending on what kind of game you're playing.
There's much more information in our LG C1 review, which tells you all you need to know about this particular set.
The Samsung flagship QN95B has frankly astounding Mini LED picture quality but, of course, it comes at a cost. Image-wise, Samsung’s AI processor of 20 neural networks combine with local dimming zones and more focused light transmission to create unparalleled HDR picture quality.
As we said in our review, this set "is as big on gaming as it is on video". All four of its HDMI ports support 4K at 120Hz and variable refresh rate features, while the Game preset mode can get input lag down to just 10.4ms. A Game Dashboard is even on hand for speedy settings changes to get things just the way you want them. Whether you want to game or maximise your movie watching, the QN95B has you covered or, y’know, perfectly lit.
Dive into our full Samsung QN95B review to get the full rundown on what this television set has to offer your PS5.
Even with the LG G3 now launched, the LG G2 remains a sublime OLED television, capable of producing stunning HDR images whether you've got it hooked up to a PlayStation 5 or any other high-quality input source. That's thanks to the underlying quality of the display technology on offer here.
LG now seems to have cracked how to deliver exceptional HDR imagery with bright and vibrant colours on an OLED, and the four HDMI 2.1 ports, 4K at 120fps support, and VRR and ALLM compatibility make it perfect for the PS5. Oh, and the input lag is 9.4ms so it’s never going to be the game’s fault when you miss a shot or misjudge that corner.
Get the full rundown via our LG G2 review, which is as thorough as they come.
Best TVs for PS5: key features explained
HDMI 2.1: This is the latest version of the connection tech. It looks just like older HDMI ports, but can handle 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM – which we'll explain in a moment. Here's our full HDMI 2.1 guide, if you want more info.
4K 120Hz: The PS5 is able to play certain games at 4K resolution at 120 frames per second, which makes things super-clear and responsive. In order to actually see this on your TV, though, your TV needs two things: it has to have a 4K screen capable of refreshing at 120Hz (120 times per second), and it has to have an HDMI 2.1 connector, because it's too much data for older versions of HDMI to handle. We have a more in-depth 4K 120Hz explainer here, if you want to dig in.
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): This technology enables the PS5 to tell the TV when it should refresh and show a new frame, instead the refresh happening at set regular intervals. This means that games can vary their framerate slightly with their being any weird graphical glitches from the fact that they're out of sync with the TV – which means games can be more flexible with including fancier graphics, or can run at higher framerates than usual. If that seems confusing, here's our full VRR explained guide, including a video. The PS5 will support the HDMI 2.1 version of VRR only (it's coming soon in an update), but not FreeSync or G-Sync, which are the same concept implemented differently.
ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): This means the PS5 tells the TV to switch into a 'gaming' mode, where less image processing is applied, but it means every frame the PS5 creates is shown on the TV screen more quickly – making games more responsive. Again, it's an HDMI 2.1 feature, though TVs without HDMI often support it, or have their own version of it.
Auto HDR Tone Mapping: A feature unique to Sony Bravia XR TVs, and it means constant communication between your console and the TV to map the lightest and darkest parts of a game's HDR to the lightest and darkest that your TV can manage, so you get the best HDR range at any time. Basically, it makes games look better.
