The Best Gaming TVs for 2026

The Samsung S95H is one of the best-looking TVs I've seen yet, and the most responsive one, too. I measured a latency of just 9.2 milliseconds with a 4K60 signal, earning the S95H a PCMag Lab Award for lowest input lag. It's well-equipped, too, with a 165Hz native refresh rate with VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and Nvidia G-Sync.

Home theater fans: Besides the great gaming performance and features, the S95H simply looks and sounds great. It's the brightest OLED TV I've tested, with wide, accurate color. It also has a built-in 4.2.2-channel spatial audio system you can expand with a compatible Samsung soundbar. Samsung's Q-Symphony feature will combine the TV's built-in drivers with the soundbar's for a bigger, more immersive sound field than either can deliver on its own.

Fighting game and FPS players: With the lowest combined latency (4K60 and 1080p120) of any TV I've tested, the S95H stands out for any serious fighting game fans who need to count frames and shooter fans who need every millisecond of responsiveness. It's a PCMag Lab Award winner and the best TV for anyone looking for the lowest possible input lag.

The Hisense U65QF looks far better than its low price implies. A dim picture is one of the most common compromises cheap TVs make, but this is one of the first we've seen in this price range to push past 1,000 nits of light output. That's bright enough to properly display HDR content, and it features wide and accurate colors to complement it. It's also surprisingly well-equipped for gaming, with a native 144Hz refresh rate and VRR, as well as AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, features not often seen on budget TVs.

Budget shoppers: If you want a great-looking TV that can keep up with your games without spending a lot of money, the U65QF is the best choice. It punches far above its weight class for its price, with the refresh rate and low input lag you're looking for.

The LG Evo C5 is a simply excellent OLED TV with a great-looking picture, which you can usually find for a reasonable price. Its official MSRP ($2,699.99 for the 65-inch model) might be daunting, but it's often available for well under $1,500. For an OLED, that's an incredible deal. It might not be as bright as LG's much more expensive flagship OLED, but it offers similarly wide and accurate colors, along with plenty of features, including hands-free Alexa, Apple AirPlay, and Google Cast, as well as support for both AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync for gaming.

PC gamers: With a variable refresh rate of up to 144Hz and both FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync certification, the Evo C5 will deliver smooth, tear-free gameplay, whether you're a Radeon or GeForce PC gamer.

OLED buyers on a budget: If you've been eying an OLED TV for gaming but the price has put you off, the Evo C5 is ideal. It offers the per-pixel light control and slim design that OLED technology affords, at a price comparable with a mid-to-high-end LED TV.

The Hisense U8QG is one of the brightest and most feature-packed TVs available. Although it's more expensive than its predecessor, the U8N, it remains reasonably priced. It features 165Hz VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, and has a built-in 4.1.2-channel spatial audio speaker system. If you want to easily connect any mobile device you have on hand, you can use the unique side-mounted DisplayPort-over-USB-C ports.

Sound quality enthusiasts: Spatial audio can truly immerse you in the game you're playing, and the U8QG's 4.1.2-channel speaker setup can provide that with a large, detailed sound field in front of you, featuring both vertical and horizontal imaging. It won't give you much of a tactical edge in shooters, though; there are limits to what this type of sound system can produce without separate rear satellites.

Gamers with three or fewer systems: This is an excellent TV with strong gaming performance and numerous features, but be cautious if you frequently use multiple gaming platforms. It only has three HDMI ports, so if you have all three consoles and a gaming PC, you'll have to do some juggling. The USB-C port is convenient and lets you connect a fourth device (that can output over USB-C) at 4K165, but it doesn't support HDR, and means you'll have a visible cable running from the side of your screen when you use it.

The 2025 Pro Series is Roku's best TV yet, and the best I've tested that uses the Roku OS smart TV interface. For gaming, it features a 120Hz refresh rate and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, with very low input lag. Its picture is bright and colorful, you can control it hands-free, plus it even has a remote finder feature.

Simplicity seekers: We recommend Roku devices for their accessible and direct interface, which focuses almost entirely on accessing media with minimal distractions and extraneous features. It's a great platform for anyone who's not particularly tech-savvy, but even if you're an avid gamer, you might prefer its simple interface design, which lets you jump into your favorites without many distracting extras, such as a full voice assistant or comprehensive smart home hub functionality.

The Fire TV Omni Mini-LED is Amazon's best Fire TV, and far brighter than any other model. It's also the first Amazon TV with a refresh rate higher than 60Hz. Its 120Hz native panel supports VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro at up to 144Hz.

Alexa fans: If you use Alexa almost as much as your game system, this is a great pick thanks to its far-field microphone array for hands-free voice assistance.

Playing video games outdoors sounds like fun, but unless you're willing to haul your TV in and out every time, you need some serious weatherproofing. Outdoor TVs are much more expensive than most other TVs, but that's because they can handle heat, cold, and rain without breaking. They also tend to have screen treatments that reduce glare and make the TV viewable in sunlight, or at least in shade with sunlight nearby.

The SunBriteTV Veranda 3 is the best outdoor TV we've tested so far, as it hits all of those notes and offers fairly strong picture quality and gaming performance. It gets reasonably bright and shows wide, accurate color. Furthermore, it features a Google TV interface, providing access to a variety of streaming services and other useful features. It only has a 60Hz refresh rate, but it supports AMD FreeSync and has low input lag.

Backyard brawlers: This is the TV to get for gaming in the backyard, on the patio, or near the pool. You can get better-looking, more responsive TVs with enhanced gaming features, but none of them can withstand being outside all year.