The 5 Best 4k TVs For Watching Sports - Fall 2021 Reviews

The best TV for sports with an OLED panel that we've tested is the LG C1 OLED. It's a premium TV that has wide viewing angles, making it a great choice for watching the big game with a large group of people, as everyone will still see an accurate image. It's very well-built and is available in a wide range of sizes, so you can get the one you prefer.

Fast-moving content looks very smooth because OLEDs have a near-instantaneous response time, so you shouldn't notice any motion blur. It has fantastic reflection handling if you want to use it in a well-lit room, and although its peak brightness is just okay, visibility shouldn't be an issue in most rooms. It doesn't have any problems upscaling lower-resolution content from cable boxes, and if you want to stream sports, the built-in webOS has a ton of apps available to download.

Unfortunately, our unit has bad out-of-the-box accuracy, so you may need to get it calibrated to enjoy it to the fullest, but this can also vary between units. OLEDs also have the risk of permanent burn-in, which could be problematic with static displays from sports broadcasts, but we don't expect it to be an issue for most people. If you want to watch it in a dark room, it has a near-infinite contrast ratio thanks to its ability to turn off individual pixels. All in all, it's one of the best TVs for sports.

The best TV for watching sports with an LED panel is the Samsung QN85A QLED. The main advantage of getting an LED TV instead of an OLED is that you won't have to worry about damaging the screen if exposed to static elements for long periods. It's a very thin TV that should look great when wall-mounted. It uses an IPS-like panel with wide viewing angles, so once again, it's another good choice to use in a wide seating arrangement.

It uses Mini LED backlighting, allowing it to get extremely bright, and combined with its outstanding reflection handling, you shouldn't have any problems using it in the brightest of environments. It has fantastic out-of-the-box accuracy, and there aren't any upscaling issues with lower-resolution content. The quick response time means that motion looks good, and there's a black frame insertion feature to try to reduce persistence blur, but it causes the screen to get dimmer.

Unfortunately, due to its IPS panel, it has a low contrast ratio, and despite having a full-array local dimming feature, there's blooming around bright objects. This shouldn't be a problem for watching most sports but could get distracting if you're watching content with dark scenes in a dark room. It also has some uniformity issues with dirty screen effect in the center, but this can vary between units. All things considered, if you want an LED TV for sports, you should be happy with this one.

The best TV for sports in the budget category is the Hisense U6G. It's a new 4k TV in Hisense's 2021 lineup, offering great value for its price, and most people should be happy with it. It performs well in bright rooms because it gets bright enough to combat glare and has excellent reflection handling, so visibility shouldn't be an issue. It's well-built, and the premium style should look nice in any setting.

Fast-moving content in sports, like balls and players, looks great because it has a quick response time, and even though the backlight flickers, it's at such a high frequency that it shouldn't bother most people. The Android TV interface has a ton of apps available to download, so you'll easily find your streaming app to watch your favorite team. If you want to connect your cable box, this TV doesn't have any trouble upscaling lower-resolution content. Our unit has good gray uniformity, which is good for watching sports, but this can also vary between units.

Unfortunately, it has a VA panel with narrow viewing angles, so the image degrades as you move off to the side, and it's not ideal for watching the big game with a large group of people. Its built-in speakers aren't anything special, so you'll need a soundbar or surround sound setup for the best sound experience possible. All in all, if you're on a budget, it's the best TV for sports.