{"id":2291,"date":"2020-01-09T18:18:17","date_gmt":"2020-01-09T18:18:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/?p=2291"},"modified":"2020-02-04T22:12:41","modified_gmt":"2020-02-04T22:12:41","slug":"the-5-best-gaming-tvs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamerevolution.engagingreview.com\/reviews\/the-5-best-gaming-tvs\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 Best Gaming TVs"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Sony Bravia X900F<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-XBR65X900F-65-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B078GZYDFK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-XBR65X900F-65-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B078GZYDFK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51NKPgjGKJL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-XBR65X900F-65-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B078GZYDFK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">If Looks Could Kill<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">If you're searching for a responsive TV that's worth more than it costs, performs well in the dark, and looks excellent \u2013 both in design and picture quality \u2013 this is it.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Overall<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Sony-XBR65X900F-65-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B078GZYDFK\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>It&#8217;s simple. The X900F performs spectacularly in every aspect that matters to a gamer. Its colors are vibrant, but not unnatural. Its response time is swift, its motion handling is deft, and its input lag is low. As a 4k HDR unit, its picture quality is exquisite, especially for the price it is sold at. And thanks to its contrast ratio, it&#8217;s also a great low-light TV for those of us who like gaming in the dark. Furthermore, the darn thing is sleek, perhaps moreso than any other comparable model on the market. This is a machine with both style <em>and\u00a0<\/em>substance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installation is a breeze<\/li>\n<li>Stays cool with extended use<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with Alexa<\/li>\n<li>Built-in speakers are pretty decent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Limited viewing-angle range<\/li>\n<li>Long boot-up time<\/li>\n<li>Android UI is a bit shabby<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Samsung RU8000<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-UN55RU8000FXZA-FLAT-UHD-Smart\/dp\/B07NC9XWG5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-UN55RU8000FXZA-FLAT-UHD-Smart\/dp\/B07NC9XWG5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/918xc0BpEpL._AC_SL1500_.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-UN55RU8000FXZA-FLAT-UHD-Smart\/dp\/B07NC9XWG5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">One Man's Trash Is Another Man's Treasure<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">While we tend to correlate a TV's cost with its value, the highly-affordable RU8000 shatters assumptions, competing with units twice its price.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Value<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-UN55RU8000FXZA-FLAT-UHD-Smart\/dp\/B07NC9XWG5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>The Samsung RU8000 is a TV that seems to be specially made for gamers. Sure, it has its flaws, but these aren&#8217;t so relevant to gaming. Of course, nobody uses a TV <em>only\u00a0<\/em>for gaming. But if you are primarily seeking out a unit that&#8217;ll serve as your\u00a0<em>gaming TV<\/em>, this one is perfect. Especially considering the low cost.<\/p>\n<p>The RU8000&#8217;s input lag is phenomenally low, so the gaming experience is lightning fast. The image is responsive, crisp, and defined, with a nice blend of colors and an impressive balance of contrast thanks to the TV&#8217;s deep black hues. It handles HDR games well, too, although its brightness falls a bit short of our expectations. But all-in-all, smart features like auto low-latency, Real Game Enhancer with FreeSync variable refresh rate, and OneRemote make this a solid choice.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Deep blacks provide rich contrast<\/li>\n<li>4 HDMI\/ 2 USB ports<\/li>\n<li>5500:1 contrast ratio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Poor image when viewed at an angle<\/li>\n<li>Local dimming is lacking<\/li>\n<li>Native OS sometimes includes advertisements<\/li>\n<li>49&#8243; models and smaller lack features like FreeSync<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>LG C9 Series<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-OLED65C9PUA-Alexa-Built-Ultra\/dp\/B07NHQ4CXM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-OLED65C9PUA-Alexa-Built-Ultra\/dp\/B07NHQ4CXM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51T666wkeYL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-OLED65C9PUA-Alexa-Built-Ultra\/dp\/B07NHQ4CXM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Forward-Looking<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Does it get any better than this? Hardly. Slim, sleek, and superior, the LG C9 is here to carry your gaming experience into the future.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Future-Proof<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/LG-OLED65C9PUA-Alexa-Built-Ultra\/dp\/B07NHQ4CXM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>And here, folks, we have the holy grail of gaming televisions. The LG C9 OLED comes at a premium price, and with good reason. Few OLED units on the market can claim such pristine image quality and efficient motion handling. Add to the brew a slew of smart features that&#8217;ll make this TV age gracefully, as it&#8217;ll be perfectly engineered to sync with future consoles, PC gaming cards, and smart technologies. As far as input lag goes, this touts a 13.4ms response at 60 Hz, and once HDMI 2.1 devices hit the market en masse, this beast will allow it to run 4k @ 120 Hz. Simply put, this television provides perhaps the best gaming experience money can currently buy, and it won&#8217;t go obsolete as new tech usurps the old; rather, it will walk hand-in-hand with that tech into the future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Auto low-latency mode<\/li>\n<li>Remote is large and intuitive<\/li>\n<li>Purchase includes 1 year of Disney Plus for free<\/li>\n<li>Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos<\/li>\n<li>Compatible with Nvidia G-Sync<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Seriously, it&#8217;s expensive<\/li>\n<li>May suffer from burn-in<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Samsung Q60R<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-QN55Q60RAFXZA-55-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B07N4M9TL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-QN55Q60RAFXZA-55-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B07N4M9TL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51Xcl5c3FFL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-QN55Q60RAFXZA-55-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B07N4M9TL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Ol' Reliable<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">Whether you're looking for a unit to serve as a TV or a PC monitor, this one touts attractive features, low input lag, and a reasonable price.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Mid-Range<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Samsung-QN55Q60RAFXZA-55-Inch-Ultra-Compatibility\/dp\/B07N4M9TL9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unwilling to splurge on a high-end OLED unit, Samsung&#8217;s Q60R presents an attractive alternative with its popular QLED model. It&#8217;s also available in a variety of sizes sizes from as small as 43&#8243; all the way up to 82&#8243;. This one is a bit lacking in color vibrancy and contrast richness, but this isn&#8217;t a big deal if you&#8217;re using it primarily for gaming.<\/p>\n<p>What you should be concerned with is a television&#8217;s input lag, as this can make a noticeable difference in gameplay. Sure, input lag is measured in microseconds, so you might think, <em>is it really a big deal? <\/em>Yes. It is. That split second you lose due to your TV&#8217;s lag can be a make-or-break, life-or-death difference \u2013 in the virtual world, that is. The Q60R&#8217;s input lag is measured at 14ms. Typically, anything beneath 15ms is considered excellent to the point where you&#8217;ll notice a difference in your gameplay. So, to summarize, not the most beautiful display, but fantastic in terms of responsiveness.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4k UHD and AI upscaling<\/li>\n<li>Supports FreeSync variable refresh rate<\/li>\n<li>Also works well as a PC monitor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Mediocre brightness<\/li>\n<li>Smaller models are quite affordable<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>TCL R625<\/h2>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TCL-Class-Dolby-Vision-Smart\/dp\/B07V5WY147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><div class=\"amazon-card\"><div class=\"product-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TCL-Class-Dolby-Vision-Smart\/dp\/B07V5WY147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><img title='' alt='' src='https:\/\/images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com\/images\/I\/51-jw54xUmL.jpg' \/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"product-details\"><h3 class=\"product-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TCL-Class-Dolby-Vision-Smart\/dp\/B07V5WY147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Saving Never Felt So Good<\/a><\/h3><div class=\"product-summary\">The least expensive and most responsive on our list, the R625 is a steal.<\/div><\/div><div class='product-award'><div>Best Budget<\/div><\/div><p class=\"find-in-btn-wrap\"><a class=\"find-in-btn btn-amazon product-amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/TCL-Class-Dolby-Vision-Smart\/dp\/B07V5WY147\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Find on Amazon<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/a>\n<p>Here&#8217;s a model you likely haven&#8217;t heard much about. Why? Well, it&#8217;s not one of the big boys, and it doesn&#8217;t hang out at the yacht club \u2013 that&#8217;s why. Sometimes brand recognition (or lack thereof, in this case) sells a product better than its specs. But in the R625&#8217;s case, its specs are worth considering, especially if you&#8217;re on a budget.<\/p>\n<p>If somebody told you that you could buy a 65-inch, 4k UHD QLED smart television with Dolby Vision HDR for $799, would that intrigue you? When we first stumbled upon this one, we thought it might be too good to be true, or that the quality of its components would be poor, but that&#8217;s not the case. It&#8217;s quite well-made and reliable to boot. But more importantly, this one touts an astonishing <em>11ms input lag<\/em>, which beats out even the most expensive units on our list.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pros:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5000:1 contrast gets a thumbs up<\/li>\n<li>Brightness is impressive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Cons:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t support FreeSync<\/li>\n<li>Only available to Americans<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<p><b>What exactly is\u00a0<em>input lag,\u00a0<\/em>and why does it matter?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Input lag, also known as<em> input latency,\u00a0<\/em>is a measure of how long it takes for a signal being generated by a source (like a console) to be displayed on your television&#8217;s screen. In an ideal world, this would happen instantaneously, but as of now, this is not possible. Why does it matter? Well, it&#8217;s simple: the lower the input lag, the quicker your in-game actions translate to the screen. And the quicker they translate to the screen, the faster you can respond. If you have a 5ms edge over a competitor, you&#8217;re essentially living 5ms in the future, relative to his\/her in-game perspective. This gives you an obvious competitive advantage, even if it&#8217;s only by a few microseconds.<\/p>\n<p><b>What are the most important attributes of a gaming TV?<\/b><\/p>\n<p>First are foremost, input lag. As we mentioned, a split-second advantage can make the difference between victory or defeat, life or virtual death. But aside from input lag, there are a few other factors that you&#8217;ll want to pay attention to. Those factors include <strong>motion handling, color &amp; contrast, brightness, resolution<\/strong> (obviously), and the actual <strong>type of panel<\/strong> that the television utilizes. Different panels have unique attributes, so you&#8217;ll want to be sure you understand what you&#8217;re buying before you buy it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sony Bravia X900F It&#8217;s simple. The X900F performs spectacularly in every aspect that matters to a gamer. Its colors are vibrant, but not unnatural. Its response time is swift, its motion handling is deft, and its input lag is low. 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