A dedicated gaming TV not only frees up your living room for other people to watch movies, it can also elevate your gaming experience with enhanced color and contrast as well as VRR support for smoother gameplay. With that in mind, ZDNET found the best gaming TVs.
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Pros & Cons
Pros
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Object tracking sound
Google Duo video calling
Calibration companion app
Cons
Expensive, especially at larger screen sizes
No G-Sync support
No cloud gaming support
Pros
AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
Object tracking sound
Google Duo video calling
Calibration companion app
Cons
Expensive, especially at larger screen sizes
No G-Sync support
No cloud gaming support
More Details
Screen size: 43 to 85 inches | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Quantum HDR 32X | Panel type: Neo QLED | Refresh rate: 120Hz | VRR support: AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
The Samsung QN90B is the ultimate gaming TV. It features a powerful, updated processor which works with machine learning algorithms and artificial intelligence to analyze your games, scene by scene, for the very best native and upscaled 4K resolution, detailing, contrast, and color. The screen itself has an anti-glare coating to help improve visibility in bright rooms, and the smart calibration companion app gives you almost complete control over exactly how images are displayed. There’s even a built-in blue light filter to help reduce eye strain, which is helpful during marathon gaming sessions.
With support for Dolby Atmos as well as Samsung’s Object Tracking Sound+ technology, you’ll get virtual surround sound that not only fills the whole room, but also follows the on-screen action for a more immersive experience. A dedicated game mode automatically lowers input lag as well as activates AMD Freesync Premium Pro VRR technology to prevent screen tearing and stuttering.
And if you find yourself struggling with a particularly tough boss or cryptic puzzle, you can easily pull up video walkthroughs with the Multi View feature to follow along with or get hints for how to get better.
You can even make video calls with your Samsung QN90B if you connect a Google Duo-compatible webcam. This, along with the Multi View feature, you can turn your TV into the ultimate gaming hub, chatting with friends and teammates while you play.
Pros & Cons
Pros
Excellent picture and sound
G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support
Cloud gaming support
120Hz refresh rate
Cons
Expensive
No Dolby Atmos
Pros
Excellent picture and sound
G-Sync and FreeSync Premium Pro support
Cloud gaming support
120Hz refresh rate
Cons
Expensive
No Dolby Atmos
More Details
Screen size: 55 to 77 inches | Resolution: 4K | HDR: Dolby Vision | Panel type: OLED | Refresh rate: 120Hz | VRR support: Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro
It’s no secret that OLED TVs are king when it comes to picture quality, but they aren’t just for movies.
