Go Big or Go Home Serious gamers play in one of two ways. PC gamers usually sit at a desk and use their keyboard and mouse, staring at a monitor that's just a foot or two away and usually measures between 20 and 30 inches. Console gamers, on the other hand, often sit on a couch with a gamepad and headset, staring at a TV that's six or more feet away. The greater distance needs a bigger screen, and that means monitors won't cut it. You want a good TV for gaming. Ideally that means getting a good TV in general, but there are other important elements to consider as well. We judge TVs on a variety of factors. Our biggest focus is on picture quality, measuring the contrast and colors so everything looks as bright, dark, vivid, and accurate as the director (or game designer) intended. We also consider how easy the TV is to work with, taking aspects like remote ergonomics and interface design into account. Those are all good for when you want to watch your favorite movie or TV show, but for gaming you need to take an additional factor into consideration: input lag. What's Input Lag? Input lag is the amount of time between when a TV receives a signal and the display updates. Fighting games, character action games, and other types of games that are timing-focused play best when input lag is very low. It can make the difference between feeling like you have precise control over everything happening, and needing to constantly compensate for what amounts to very tiny pauses throwing off your game. Input lag generally ranges between 15 and 80 milliseconds for TVs. We consider 30 to 40 milliseconds to be acceptable, and sub-20ms input lag as excellent. How We Test We test input lag on TVs using a Leo Bodnar Video Signal Input Lag Tester, a small box with an HDMI output and a light sensor. It sends a series of flashing bars to the TV, then compares the timing of those flashes on the TV with its own internal timer. It can measure input lag to within a tenth of a millisecond. See How We Test TVs We record lag times both in the picture mode in which we perform standard picture tests (Custom, Movie, or User modes with very simple dark room calibrations for contrast, and color temperature set to the warmest preset), and in any Game or Computer picture mode available (or with the applicable feature enabled, if it's separate from the picture modes). Game and Computer modes and features can often improve input lag significantly over modes that prioritize picture quality over responsiveness, with some trade-offs in the form of color accuracy and noise reduction. We note both lag times in our reviews, and mark the fastest numbers between them in our charts and product profiles. 4K and HDR Gaming It's currently the standard for most new TVs, but 4K resolution (3,840 by 2,160) is still pretty new for gaming. High dynamic range (HDR) is also a feature that's been steadily growing in adoption and usefulness. Whether your games will have true 4K resolution and HDR contrast and color depends on the platform and the game. The standard PlayStation 4 and Xbox One don't support 4K, but instead output 1080p video to the TV, which then upconverts it to 4K resolution on the panel. The Xbox One S supports 4K resolution, but that's primarily for its 4K media playback support, and games are generally rendered at 1080p and upconverted to 4K in the system. The Xbox One X, however, is able to render some games at 4K, or at a resolution higher than 1080p and then upconvert to 4K in the system itself. The PS4 Pro can also render some games at 4K, though the rendered resolution depends on the game. The Xbox One S, Xbox One X, and PS4 Pro all support HDR content, but HDR gaming depends on each game being programmed to output in HDR. If your PC is powerful enough, any game that supports the resolution can be rendered in native 4K. However, like on consoles, HDR support depends on each game. For the Hardcore: Gaming Monitors If you want input lags consistently below 15ms, you need to turn toward smaller screens in the form of dedicated gaming monitors. These are designed specifically for gaming, and emphasize responsiveness at least as much as picture quality. Input lag between 10 and 15ms is common on gaming monitors, and they can also include PC-friendly features that further improve performance, like syncing with graphics cards. The drawback with gaming monitors is that you'll be spending much more per square inch. Monitors are generally smaller than TVs and designed to be used from only a foot or two away, at a desk. They have fewer inputs and don't always have speakers, and rarely have any kind of remote control. If you want to game from your couch, a gaming monitor simply isn't feasible. Here you'll find our top picks for TVs for gamers. For smaller, even more gaming-oriented alternatives, check out our list of the best gaming monitors. And if you want the best picture available, look at our roundup of the best TVs. 1. LG OLED65C7P Review MSRP: $4499.99 at Pros: Fantastic picture, with perfect black levels and wide, accurate colors. Attractive, minimal design.Cons: Expensive. WebOS lacks some connected services.Bottom Line: The OLEDC7P series of OLED TVs continues LG's trend of offering superb picture quality in a gorgeous, minimal design. But you'll pay handsomely for it.Read Review 2. Samsung Q9FN QLED Smart 4K UHD TV (QN65Q9FNAFXZA) Review MSRP: $3499.99 at Pros: Very wide, accurate color. Strong contrast for an LCD TV. OneConnect box adds flexibility for wall mounting. Smart TV platform with voice assistant and smart home controls.Cons: Expensive for a non-OLED TV. Samsung's Bixby is no Alexa or Google Assistant.Bottom Line: The Q9FN TV proves Samsung's QLED technology can go toe-to-toe with OLED, with the widest color gamuts we've seen in a consumer display.Read Review 3. TCL 55R617 Review MSRP: $649.99 at Pros: Affordable. Excellent contrast and color. Plenty of streaming apps and services on Roku TV.Cons: Power hog. Only three HDMI ports. No headphone jack in remote.Bottom Line: TCL's 6-Series of 4K TVs is a worthy successor to last year's excellent P-Series, and stands as one of the best values currently available.Read Review Pros: Very inexpensive. Accurate colors. Low input lag.Cons: Mediocre contrast. IR-only non-smart Roku TV remote. Only three HDMI ports.Bottom Line: Its picture won't blow your mind, but the Hisense R7 series of 4K TVs offers strong streaming features and accurate colors at a rock-bottom price.Read Review Pros: Wide color gamut with excellent HDR performance. Stylish, slim design. WebOS is attractive and functional. Cons: Very expensive. Modest black levels and contrast. Some light bloom.Bottom Line: LG's 65SJ9500 is a pricey 4K LCD TV that boasts picture quality and style that almost puts it in arm's reach of OLED models.Read Review Pros: Very inexpensive. Lots of streaming services and apps via Roku TV.Cons: Mediocre contrast levels. IR-only Roku remote lacks voice search.Bottom Line: The Element Roku TV has just average picture quality, but gets you a 50-inch screen with access to plenty of streaming services for under $400.Read Review Pros: Inexpensive. Accurate colors. Plenty of apps and services with Roku TV. Low input lag.Cons: Poor contrast. While accurate, colors don't reach past broadcast standards.Bottom Line: The RCA Roku TV falls short on contrast, but otherwise offers accurate colors and plenty of streaming services for a very affordable price.Read Review Pros: Bright, colorful picture. Supports HDR10 and Dolby Vision. Google Cast compatible. Five HDMI ports.Cons: Mediocre black levels. Non-Google Cast apps are a bit skimpy. High power consumption.Bottom Line: Vizio's stylish P-series of 4K TVs offer excellent color performance and solid performance for a reasonable price, though not without a few flaws.Read Review

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