The 8 Best 4k Gaming TVs - Winter 2020
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The best 4k TV for gaming is the LG B9 OLED. It encompasses the latest technological advances and is a future-proof model that supports HDMI 2.1, eARC, and HDMI Forum's variable refresh rate for nearly tear-free gaming experiences with devices that support it. It has a remarkably low input lag that'll even attract competitive gamers. Motion handling is excellent thanks to the nearly instantaneous response time that delivers fast-moving content with no noticeable blur.

Unfortunately, all OLED TVs have the risk of temporary image retention or even permanent burn-in. This can be the result of cumulative prolonged exposure to static content like the static elements of most games or the static aspects of a PC's interface. We don't expect this to be an issue for most people that watch normal, varied content.

Many of this TV's advanced features aren't supported on the current generation of game consoles, and PC manufacturers are just starting to incorporate these technologies into their graphics cards. However, when the time comes, this exceptional TV won't let you down and is certainly the best OLED for gaming.

If you want an outstanding 4K gaming TV but are too concerned about the possibility of burn-in, get the Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019, as it's the best 4k LED gaming TV that we've tested to date. It's one of the brightest TVs that we've ever tested, as well as having one of the widest color gamuts we've ever seen, meaning the HDR content really pops, making it a great companion to your PS4 Pro or Xbox One X.

It has very deep and rich blacks thanks to its excellent contrast ratio and great local dimming feature. While it doesn't support any advanced gaming features, like FreeSync, it has an excellent low input lag and delivers very smooth motion with minimal blur behind fast-moving objects. Thanks to its very high peak brightness, it can easily battle glare in even the most heavily-lit rooms.

Unfortunately, like most TVs with a VA panel, the image degrades drastically when viewed at an angle, so it's best suited if you sit directly in front of your TV while gaming, and may not be the best for an 8-person Super Smash Bros. competition. Its gray uniformity is also only decent, and you may notice some slight vignetting in the corners of the screen, though this may not be too noticeable in regular usage. Overall, this is an outstanding 4k gaming TV that offers fantastic image quality and motion handling at an incredibly competitive price point.

For those who find the lack of AMD FreeSync support on the Vizio P Series Quantum X 2019 limiting, get the Samsung Q70/Q70R QLED, the best 4k FreeSync gaming TV. You won't get the Vizio's brightness levels, but if you have an Xbox One or a PC with an AMD graphics card, you can enjoy a nearly tear-free gaming experience. It delivers an exceptional gaming experience, thanks to the extremely fast response time and low input lag, making it one of the best 4k TVs for gaming.

This TV has a great picture quality with an impressive native contrast ratio and a decent full array local dimming feature. It delivers great HDR peak brightness, and your favorite games look great and can get bright enough to add a bit of 'pop'.

Unfortunately, just like most VA panel TVs, the image degrades when viewed at an angle. This means that this TV isn't a great choice if you often play FIFA with a group of friends, especially if you like to crowd around the TV and some of you watch from the side. Overall, however, it's a great TV that won't let you down in any use.

The best budget 4k TV for gaming is the Hisense H9F. It's a great TV with impressive picture quality and excellent gaming performance. It delivers crisp motion thanks to the very fast response time, and the low input lag guarantees a very responsive gaming experience. It displays deep blacks in a dark room thanks to its excellent contrast ratio and local dimming support. This TV can also get very bright and has a great color gamut. Most of the common input formats are supported, but unfortunately only at 60Hz, despite the 120Hz panel.

Unfortunately, just like most VA panel TVs, the image loses accuracy when viewed from the side. Also, the gray uniformity of our unit was only decent, although this can be attributed to panel variance and wasn't very noticeable in normal content.

Overall, this is an impressive TV that offers great performance in most uses and gives an excellent gaming experience; for a 4k TV, this is the best budget gaming TV.