The 8 Best 4k Gaming TVs - Spring 2020
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The best 4k TV for gaming is the LG B9. 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 HDR content 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.

The best 4k FreeSync gaming TV we've tested so far is the Samsung Q70/Q70R QLED. This is a great gaming TV for any type of gamer, but especially if you own an Xbox One or a PC equipped with an AMD graphics card. It has a 120Hz refresh rate coupled with an exceptionally low input lag, and its FreeSync support helps deliver a nearly tear-free gaming experience. It has outstanding motion handling due to its fast response time and black frame insertion feature, and it can also interpolate lower frame rate content, which is good news for fans of the 'soap opera effect'.

This TV comes in a frame that feels sturdy and well-built, and its minimalist design fits easily into any type of setting. For those who like to game in the dark, its VA panel is able to produce deep and inky blacks, and it gets even better with its full-array local dimming enabled. It can get bright enough to overcome glare in well-lit rooms and also to deliver a great HDR experience. Sadly, it has poor viewing angles, which is expected of most VA panels, so it's not the best choice if you often watch from the side. Gray uniformity is decent, although the corners look slightly darker than the rest of the screen.

Unfortunately, if you want all the advanced gaming features, you would need to go up to the 55" variant or above, as the 49" model has a 60Hz panel and doesn't support FreeSync. Other than that, this is an impressive TV with superb gaming performance that most people should be happy with.

The best 4k gaming TV in the budget category that we've tested so far is the Hisense H9F. This excellent TV is among the best TVs we've tested to date and is a remarkable TV for video games. It has excellent black levels and can get impressively bright, helping to combat glare and reflections even in bright rooms. Thanks to its wide color gamut and high peak HDR brightness, HDR content pops as the creator intended, and its support for Dolby Vision means content from streaming services like Netflix has outstanding highlights and colors.

While this TV is great for all uses, where it shines is video games. You'll notice no delays thanks to its remarkably low input lag, and its excellent response time ensures very little blur behind fast-moving objects. Unfortunately, like many budget TVs, it doesn't support advanced gaming features like FreeSync, and while it has a 120Hz panel, it doesn't accept a 1080p or 4k 120Hz signal over HDMI, which is disappointing.

This TV uses Android TV for its smart interface, which gives you access to a huge assortment of apps, as well as many customizability options. It also doesn't feature ads, unlike a lot of other TVs, which is a plus. Overall, this TV is extremely versatile and should handle anything you throw at it extremely well, without cleaning out your bank account.