Five of the best TVs for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X

Value for money, the TCL 55C845 is one of the best Mini LED QLED TVs. The model leaves a pleasant impression both in terms of image and sound palette.

The main character in the design of the TV panel is the VA matrix with quantum dots and Full Array local dimming, which is responsible for completely turning the backlight on and off, thereby simulating the operation of OLED. The model's screen is illuminated by an array of tiny Mini LEDs. In fact, when viewing content, an almost perfect black level is achieved, pure color reproduction and a wide color gamut are ensured.

The TV's user interface is Google TV, which provides recommendations for watching movies, series and TV shows based on viewing preferences. Note that interesting content is displayed to the user on the main screen from all installed applications and services at once ; voice search works in a similar way. Another nice feature of the smart platform is the built-in Chromecast for wirelessly broadcasting content from connected mobile devices.

The gaming ins and outs of the model are represented by four HDMI 2.1 ports - through them you can output a signal in 4K at 120 fps with HDR. The mentioned connectors provide VRR and AMD FreeSync Premium, adapting the refresh rate of the TV screen to the frame rate at the output of the video source (game console). Separately, it is worth mentioning the 2.1 format acoustics from ONKYO - it has two full-range speakers for mid and high frequencies, as well as an Ultra-Bass subwoofer. In total, the TV audio system produces a sound power of 60 W. The TCL 55C845 offers high-quality pictures and excellent sound, and is cheaper than the vast majority of its counterparts from more venerable brands.

Hisense 55U8KQ is a flagship TV with tiny LEDs of the Mini LED backlight system, which allows you to create 672 zones of full-mass local dimming on a 55-inch diagonal screen.

The more local dimming zones there are on a TV screen, the more contrasting the picture it can produce. Plus , the model supports all the most common specifications of extended dynamic range imaging technology: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG and Dolby Vision. These formats are no longer found only in films, but also in many console games.

The gaming intent of the model is revealed by a couple of HDMI 2.1 ports that support eARC and 4K signal broadcast at 120 Hz along with VRR and ALLM options. VRR technology provides variable screen refresh rate, and ALLM is responsible for low latency (about 6 ms). Note that in game mode, you can squeeze the frame rate up to 144 Hz from the TV panel.

In the under-screen area of the TV body you can see fabric upholstery, behind which a powerful audio system is hidden: two 15-watt speakers, a couple of 5-watt speakers and a 20-watt subwoofer. Hisense 55U8KQ supports Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual-X, giving viewers an extra virtual sound experience. As for smart functions, the model operates under the guidance of the proprietary Vidaa system with popular pre-installed online cinemas and the App Gallery application store. Vidaa does not shine with the variety of available services, but it has everything necessary for comfortable consumption of the most diverse content.

The Philips 55OLED718 TV is not a cheap pleasure. However, the model definitely has something to attract the user audience, be it lovers of cinematic quality films, adherents of watching traditional TV shows or avid console gamers.

The biggest plus in the TV's portfolio of positive qualities is the OLED screen with incredible depth of black color display, rich and realistic color reproduction. Content on the TV display is broadcast in a maximum resolution of 3840x2160 pixels with a frame rate of up to 120 fps. HDR10+ and Dolby Vision formats are supported. Ambilight, which consists of colored LEDs on the rear panel of the TV body, is designed to bring images beyond the screen. The Ambilight system paints the wall behind the TV in the colors that predominate in the corresponding area of the OLED panel.

Philips 55OLED718 has a convenient and functional Google TV system. In fact, it is a shell on top of traditional Android TV with advanced capabilities in terms of recommendations for selecting content based on viewer preferences. Streaming service clients and any compatible Android applications can be installed into the TV memory from the built-in Google Play Market. Also important attributes of the smart system are the Google Assistant voice assistant and built-in Chromecast.

The sound stage of the TV is revealed by a quartet of 10-watt speakers with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. And coupled with a soundbar that supports DTS Play-Fi, the user has the right to deploy a home wireless audio system for complete immersion in cinema or games. The gameplay on the TV screen evokes extremely vivid emotions - through the HDMI 2.1 ports it is possible to broadcast a video signal in 4K at 120 fps. Low latency is provided by ALLM technology, and variable screen refresh rate is provided by VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync systems. Full immersion into virtual gaming worlds from consoles like the Sony PlayStation 5 or Microsoft Xbox Series X will be guaranteed.

The C3 series from LG's model portfolio is very popular among OLED TVs in recent years. A welcome addition to her shelf is the 55-inch LG OLED55C3 TV.

The model is assembled in a lightweight carbon fiber case - with a wall mounting option, the load on the wall will be less than with earlier versions of the TV. To do this, you will need to separately purchase a VESA 300x200 mm bracket. The screen used here is an OLED Evo panel with a diagonal size of 55 inches, a picture resolution of 3840x2160 pixels, a refresh rate of 120 Hz, support for HDR10 and Dolby Vision. In addition, the display claims AMD and NVIDIA compatibility - the AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-Sync systems allow you to automatically synchronize the screen frame rate with the frame rate at the output of the video source.

LG OLED55C3 is armed with four HDMI 2.1 ports, which support games in 4K at 120 fps, VRR and ALLM. Game mode output latency is extremely low at less than 10ms. To match the rich picture with deep black depth, the TV provides a high-quality 2.2 audio system - it produces a total sound power of up to 40 W. It is also possible to operate on-board acoustics in tandem with a soundbar that supports WOW Orchestra technology.

The TV's software platform is a home-grown webOS 23 system with quick access to frequently used applications and services directly from the home screen. Convenient control via the Magic Remote air control is supported by the ability to give voice commands through the Amazon Alexa assistant. At the same time, the TV has Matter support, which allows you to control smart appliances via the Smart Home protocol. The TV will perform well both as a multimedia home entertainment center and as a means of displaying high-quality images when playing games on modern gaming consoles of the latest generations.

The Sony XR-55X90L doesn't have any newfangled features like an OLED panel or Mini LED backlight. Nevertheless, the TV shows a bright and colorful image that satisfies the tastes of a discerning audience.

A distinctive feature of the TV is the full-matrix FALD dimming system. By enabling individual screen dimming zones, you can achieve impressive black depths. The display role here is assigned to a direct-backlit VA panel with a diagonal size of 55 inches. The picture on the TV screen is broadcast in high resolution 3840x2160 pixels, and its refresh rate reaches 120 Hz. The display also works correctly with HDR content in the HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats.

The advantage of the Sony XR-55X90L is the Google TV operating system - this is a proprietary add-on on top of Android TV with recommendations for watching movies, TV series and TV shows on the main screen. The system takes into account viewer preferences, pulls up lists of favorite content from the search engine on the paired smartphone, has a built-in Chromecast and convenient voice search through the Google Assistant. In total, the TV provides 32 GB of memory for installing applications and storing media content.

The TV sound subsystem is made up of four speakers with a total power of 30 W. It is called Acoustic Multi-Audio and boasts an XR Sound option for converting stereo signals into virtual surround sound. The model's connection shelf has four HDMI ports, two of which are in version 2.1. These connectors support 4K@120fps video output, ALLM auto low latency mode, and VRR variable refresh rate. HDMI 3 input adds support for eARC audio pass-through. The model allows you to enjoy cinematic quality images when viewing media content and performs well in gaming mode when connecting the latest generation of gaming consoles.