From value champs to the high-end OLED and Mini LED sets.
New year, new TV?
So these are our top recommendations for gaming-friendly 4K HDR televisions in 2025.
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This provides a wider colour gamut, for more vibrant HDR, and wider viewing angles too.
In terms of gaming, the Bravia 7 is a solid option.
Input lag is low when in game mode and there is relatively little degradation when game mode is engaged.
It also has a huge number of downloadable apps versus these platforms, which generally work well.
This is limited to just two ports, versus four on higher-end TVs, but still a great inclusion.
Dolby Vision gaming is also supported on Xbox and PC.
Input lag is also remarkably low, at ~5ms, and response times are also competitive for non-OLED panels.
Black Frame Insertion at 120Hz is offered, but unfortunately is sub-par in its execution.
What do you look for in a good gaming TV?
It’s a measure of how long it takes for your buttons presses to translate into in-game actions.
For reference, the average for response time is 20ms, while slower screens react in 30ms or more.
While it may not sound like a lot, it can be noticeable when you’re looking for it.
In terms of pricing, we’ve seen the pricing of sets come down dramatically in the last year.
HDMI 2.1 connectivity is another important feature we’re looking out for.
We’ve recently rounded upall the 120fps PS5 and Xbox Series X/S games, including backwards compatible titles.
Is it a good time to buy?
LCD displays can be broken down further too, into IPS, VA and QLED displays.
IPS: These monitors provide good viewing angles and improved colour accuracy compared to monitors using VA panels.
Another potential issue is ‘IPS glow’, where the monitor’s backlight is visible in dark scenes.
These panels generally offer the best contrast, backed with good response times and colour reproduction.
However, viewing angles and colour gamut may be limited compared to IPS and OLED.
However, as is typical for a VA display, motion handling can be subpar.
OLED: This high-end display tech uses organic light-emitting diodes which produce what is arguably the best picture.
HDR is also well catered for, thanks to the ability to see extremely light and dark areas side-by-side.
Common terms
Resolution:How many pixels are on screen, given as horizontal x vertical.
1920x1080 (1080p) and 3840x2160 (4K) are the most common resolutions for both TVs and monitors.
The higher the resolution, the crisper and more detailed a game tends to look.
Refresh rate:How many times the screen updates per second, given in Hz.
Standard TVs refresh at 60Hz, while more modern TVs can achieve 120Hz at some resolutions.
For 4K at 120Hz, a TV needs to support the HDMI 2.1 standard.
The higher the refresh rate, the more fluid a game will feel.
OLED displays can achieve near-instant response times.
Low response times help to eliminate distracting smears in fast-paced scenes.
A TV can support one, some or all of these standards.
There are various video formats that go beyond vanilla HDR10, including DolbyVision, DisplayHDR 400/600/1000/1400 and HLG.
Some videos will only be offered in a certain format, while others may be available in multiple formats.
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