Die besten TVs für PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series am Black Friday 2021
Gamers have different demands on a new 4K TV. Here we also present the best gaming televisions, from cheap to high end.
Which 4K TV is the best for gaming? The question depends, among other things, on the console used. the Xbox One X creates native 4K that PS4 Pro can extrapolate from lower resolutions. the PS5 and the Xbox Series X not only support native 4K resolution, but can also deliver up to 120 fps. But for that you need a TV HDMI 2.1. the Xbox Series S however, it is designed for gaming with 1440p, for which you do not necessarily need HDMI 2.1. You can find more information on this in our guide at the end of this article or in our separate HDMI 2.1 purchase advice:
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In this article, we recommend what we consider to be the best 4K gaming TVs from entry-level to high-end TVs. We orientate ourselves on numerous tests and personal experiences.
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Our high-end purchase tip: LG OLED B1
LG OLED B1 offers a similar picture quality as the A1, but has all the important gaming features including HDMI 2.1.
Pro
- overall very good image quality
- two HDMI 2.1 ports
- low input lag
Against
- Peak brightness low for the price range
- weaker image processor than the C1
Price: approx. 1,100 to 1,200 euros for 55 inches
The usual differences: The LG OLED B1 has hardly changed compared to its predecessor, the BX. As in previous years, the B series differs from the slightly more expensive C series in that it has a weaker image processor, which is seldom noticeable in practice, and the lower peak brightness. The C1 does better with HDR content and in very bright rooms, but the difference in quality between the two models is not that great.
More fluid than the A1: Despite the small savings, the LG OLED B1 offers a very high image quality, which of course is mainly due to the OLED technology with its perfect black, the infinitely high contrast and the very good color representation. However, this also applies to the even cheaper LG OLED A1. In contrast to this model, however, the B1 has a 120 Hz display, which ensures a more fluid display of fast movements.
Twice HDMI 2.1: In addition, the LG OLED B1 offers two HDMI 2.1 connections, which make gaming in 4K with up to 120 fps possible in principle. That is two connections less than the C1, but two more than the A1. In terms of input lag, the B1 also does very well with around 5 ms at 120 Hz and around 13 ms at 60 Hz. Like the C1, the B1 also supports VRR as well as FreeSync and G-Sync, which the A1 lacks.
Conclusion: If it were only about the image quality when watching a movie, the B1 would have to be discouraged. In this respect, the cheaper A1 is almost as good. However, if you also want to use the TV for gaming, the B1 does a lot better than the cheaper model, so the surcharge is worth it. Compared to the C1, the B1 also represents a good compromise between price and performance, as it includes a few savings, but the differences are not too noticeable.
Our mid-range purchase tip: Sony XH90
The Sony XH90 is the only 4K TV from Sony to support HDMI 2.1 in 2020 and looks a bit as if the manufacturer had tailor-made it for the PS5.
Pro
- 2 x HDMI 2.1 (via firmware update)
- high contrast
- Full Array Local Dimming
- overall high image quality
- low input lag
Against
- strongly dependent on the viewing angle
- Problems at 4K 120 Hz
- VRR update still missing
Price: around 850 euros for 55 inches
HDMI 2.1 through firmware update: The Sony XH90, which is available in different, technically largely identical versions (XH9005, XH9077, XH9096), is Sony’s only 4K TV from 2020 that offers HDMI 2.1 support. While 120 fps at 4K has already been activated by a firmware update, you have to wait for another update for the HDMI 2.1 features VRR and ALLM. In addition, at 4K 120 Hz and a color resolution of Chroma 4: 4: 4, the images can be blurred. There are no such problems with competitors such as LG’s OLED TVs.
Very good picture: The image quality of the Sony XH90 is very good, not least thanks to full array local dimming and the high contrast of the VA panel. The latter is even higher than the more expensive XH95, but only because it sacrifices the contrast in favor of a coating that reduces the dependence on the viewing angle. The XH90 achieved a peak brightness of almost 740 cd / m22 A good value for its price range, but not quite on the level of high-end LEDs.
Otherwise nothing to complain about: The Sony XH90 does pretty well in input lag. This is around 15 ms at 60 Hz and around 7 ms at 120 Hz, even without VRR. The firmware update could improve these numbers even further, if it ever comes. There is hardly anything else to criticize either. Unlike a few years ago, the Android-based operating system is very reliable and easy to use. The selection of apps is huge.
Conclusion: It is quite embarrassing that Sony is making such mistakes with its flagship PS5 TV and that HDMI 2.1 only works to a limited extent. We therefore didn’t think that we would make it a mid-range buy recommendation one year after it was released. But the picture quality is excellent for the now sharply reduced price and the Sony XH90 is a good gaming TV despite its quirks. In addition, the old competitors from 2020 are largely sold out, but the new ones from 2021 are still far too expensive. Not least because of this, the Sony XH90 currently offers the best price-performance ratio.
Our low-budget buying tip: Samsung AU8079
The Samsung AU8079 is a good 4K TV without major weaknesses, but also without many noticeable strengths.
Pro
- low input lag, even outside of gaming mode
- improved color display
- overall good image quality for the price range
Against
- Contrast a little lower than that of the predecessor
- strongly dependent on the viewing angle
Price: about 640 euros (55 inches)
Samsung AU8079 at MediaMarkt *
Less contrast, better colors: The Samsung AU8079 from 2021 is the successor to the TU8079. Although it uses a VA panel like the model from last year, the contrast is no longer quite as high, but of course it is still much better than that of televisions with IPS technology. In return, the AU8079 is more dependent on the viewing angle. In terms of color display, the AU8079 has improved significantly compared to its predecessor and is also superior to the cheaper AU7179. In addition, the peak brightness is a little higher (around 325 instead of 310 cd / m22 in HDR).
The usual limitations: Still, the brightness is quite low compared to more expensive models, as is common with low-budget TVs. In addition, you only get a 60 Hz display and no HDMI 2.1 in this price range. In terms of the operating system, on the other hand, there are hardly any differences to more expensive models from Samsung, both here and there the reliable and quite comfortable Tizen 6.0 is used. A little specialty of the AU8079: The model is available in eight different sizes, from 43 to 85 inches.
Little input lag even outside of gaming mode: The input lag in gaming mode has increased slightly compared to the TU8079, from just under 10 to around 11 ms. But that is still a very good value. The special thing about it: The AU8079 has a low input lag even outside of gaming mode, which can be acceptable for gaming depending on the settings and personal taste. In gaming mode, all unnecessary image enhancement programs are usually switched off. This is not absolutely necessary with the AU8079.
Conclusion: Like its predecessor, the Samsung AU8079 is a good 4K TV at a moderate price. You shouldn’t expect expensive high-end features, of course, but it still offers at least satisfactory quality in all areas and can be used for film and television as well as for gaming. Compared to the Samsung TU8079, it does a little better overall despite the lower contrast.
Samsung AU8079 at MediaMarkt *
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