The latest gaming consoles from Microsoft and Sony bring with them new features that, in conjunction with the right TV, can offer the best gaming experience possible. After putting new TVs through our regular battery of tests and then adding an Xbox Series X to the mix, we’ve found that the LG C1 OLED TV is your best choice for high-performance gaming and has every feature that gamers will need for the foreseeable future.
HDMI 2.1 support:
To work best with the newest game consoles, a TV needs full support for HDMI 2.1 features on at least one input (preferably more).
Low input lag:
The lower the lag, the faster the TV will respond to your button presses, and the smoother the game will feel.
Good picture quality:
We looked for 4K HDR TVs that offer good all-around picture quality, with high contrast and brightness, as well as accurate color.
Easy access:
Quick access to gaming-specific features makes it easy for you to adjust settings and ensure the TV is set up to perform its best.
The LG C1 is the best TV available today, both for video games and for overall image quality (it’s also our pick for the best OLED TV). Its input lag is supremely low, which means less time between when something happens in a game and when you see it on your screen. And unlike many other TVs, the C1 doesn’t sacrifice image quality in its game mode. All four HDMI inputs support the full HDMI 2.1 feature set, including automatic low-latency mode, variable refresh rate, and the bandwidth to accept a 4K signal at 120 frames per second (see How we picked for an explanation of these features).
The C1 is one of the few TVs that support the new HGiG high dynamic range guidelines for gaming, as well as 4K 120 Hz Dolby Vision gaming. PC gamers can also use it as a monitor thanks to its support for the AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync variable refresh rate modes on certain GPUs and graphics cards. In addition, this TV provides an on-screen gaming dashboard that lets you easily check and adjust its gaming-specific settings to ensure that it’s giving you the best performance, and it’s available in screen sizes from 48 to 83 inches.
As an OLED TV, the C1 offers better viewing angles than an LCD TV and faster pixel-response times for less image blurring. But this premium performer also carries a premium price tag.
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