The 5 Best 4k Gaming TVs - Spring 2022 Reviews

The LG C1 is the best gaming TV we've tested with an OLED panel. It delivers excellent gaming performance and stunning picture quality. OLEDs are unique because they don't have a backlight and instead have self-lit pixels. It means it has a near-infinite contrast ratio with perfect black levels and no blooming around bright objects, making it a fantastic choice for dark room gaming.

In terms of gaming features, it has everything you'll want in a gaming TV. The FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support and G-SYNC compatibility reduce screen tearing if the frame rate of your game drops, and it has a 120Hz panel. Also, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all of its HDMI ports, so you can connect a PS5 and Xbox Series X and play 4k games up to 120 fps on either without any issues. It also has incredibly low input lag, and motion looks smooth due to the extremely fast response time.

Sadly, it has poor out-of-the-box accuracy, so you might need to get it calibrated to enjoy it to the fullest. Also, OLEDs have the risk of permanent burn-in, and while this isn't a problem if you play different games, it's not a good choice if you stay in the same game menu for a while. If this isn't a problem for you, it's the best OLED TV for gaming.

The best LED gaming TV that we've tested is the Samsung QN90A QLED. It's a unique LED TV that delivers stunning picture quality while offering a bunch of gaming features. It has one HDMI input with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, meaning you can connect your Xbox Series X or PS5 to it, but because it's only one slot, you'll need to use a compatible receiver if you want to connect more than one HDMI 2.1 device.

Getting an LED TV over an OLED has a few advantages: LEDs appear immune to permanent burn-in, meaning you can play your favorite game with static elements and not have to worry about damaging the screen. Also, because this TV uses Mini LED backlighting, it gets extremely bright and, combined with its fantastic reflection handling, glare won't be an issue even in the brightest of rooms. If you use it in dark rooms instead, the VA panel has a high contrast to display deep blacks.

Sadly, the local dimming performs worse in Game Mode than outside of it because it raises the black levels more, so picture quality isn't as good in games as in movies. On the plus side, it delivers a responsive gaming experience thanks to its low input lag and quick response time. Overall, it's the best 4k TV for gaming with an LED panel.

If you don't want to spend a ton of money on an LED TV, consider the Hisense U8G. It's a bit different from the Samsung QN90A QLED in terms of features as it doesn't have Mini LED backlighting, so it doesn't get as bright, but it's still very bright. Also, it has excellent reflection handling, so visibility isn't an issue even in the brightest of rooms. In terms of gaming performance, it has all the features competitive gamers are looking for, like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two inputs, a 120Hz panel, and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. Unfortunately, there are some motion issues in Game Mode where there's red ghosting with fast-moving objects, but this is more of an issue with 120 fps games with VRR enabled than in standard 4k @ 60Hz games.

If you're looking for the best 4k LED gaming TV, Samsung is a great choice as picture quality is amazing thanks to its Mini LED panel, but if you prefer something cheaper, then the Hisense is a great alternative.

The Hisense U6G is the best 4k gaming TV we've tested that you can get at a low cost. It's a great gaming TV that's limited in many extra features, but it still performs great for both casual and hardcore gamers. It has a quick response time that makes motion looks smooth, and gaming feels responsive thanks to its low input lag.

It's a great choice for dark room gaming because it has a VA panel with a high native contrast ratio, so blacks appear deep and inky. Its full-array local dimming feature is decent and improves the picture quality in dark scenes, and it performs equally as well in Game Mode as outside of it. Even in a bright environment, visibility won't be an issue because it gets bright enough to fight glare and has decent reflection handling.

Unfortunately, it doesn't have any advanced gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and with a 60Hz panel, you can only play 4k games up to 60 fps from the Xbox Series X and PS5. Also, it doesn't have VRR support to reduce screen tearing, but that's a bit expected for a low-cost TV. It has a narrow viewing angle, so it's not ideal for co-op gaming, which is normal from a VA panel. If these aren't issues for you, it's the best 4k TV for gaming if you're on a budget.

If you're on a budget and want a TV that comes with VRR support, then the TCL 5 Series/S546 2021 is the best budget 4k TV for gaming that we've tested for your needs. Although its overall picture quality isn't as good as on the Hisense U6G, it's still great for gaming and comes with FreeSync VRR support to reduce screen tearing.

Gaming feels responsive because it has low input lag, so your actions appear on-screen without any delay, and motion looks smooth thanks to the quick response time. Although its backlight uses pulse width modulation to dim itself, it flickers at such a high frequency that you won't notice it and doesn't create image duplication. There's also an option to reduce the flicker for a backlight-strobing feature, but it doesn't work that well. It's a great TV for dark room gaming as it has high native contrast, and the local dimming feature in Game Mode isn't bad.

Sadly, like the Hisense, it's limited to a 60Hz panel and HDMI 2.0 bandwidth, so while it has VRR support, the refresh rate range is narrow. Also, it has terrible out-of-the-box accuracy that doesn't get much better with a calibration, so avoid this if you care about color accuracy. If you don't, then it's a great budget-friendly gaming TV.