The best TVs for the PlayStation 5

2023/10

If you happen to be the proud owner of a PS5 console, but are still looking for the perfect TV or looking to upgrade your old device, you might want to take a closer look at the Sony A95L. Just like in the prior year, the Japanese company uses panel technology provided by Samsung. Thus, the top model not only features QD technology, but is also available in a 77-inch screen size this time, which significantly reduces the gap at the upper end of the range.

As with the predecessor, Sony relies on a so-called heatsink solution, which is used to fire up the screen more sharply and therefore makes it a true competitor for the OLED top models offered by other manufacturers when it comes to luminance. The display shows a reactive response and provides a good overview, even when there is a lot of action. Especially if you take advantage of the PlayStation’s HFR feature.

In combination with the VRR feature, viewing is raised to an even smoother level. This feature is flanked by the established Auto Low Latency mode, which keeps the input lag pleasantly short. Thanks to the excellent viewing-angle stability, there is absolutely no barrier for gaming runs on a split screen.

These attributes are complemented by PlayStation 5 exclusive features like the Auto Genre functionality and a Tone Mapping automatism for HDR content. This optimizes the TV’s settings during the initial setup. In addition, there is now support for PS Remote Play. It allows you to stream PS4 and PS5 titles directly onto the screen. So, more flexibility is offered in terms of positioning.

Even though we generally always point out external solutions – especially for a TV in this price range – the Acoustic Surface Audio+ sounds quite good. Ambient Optimization Pro, which adjusts the audio depending on your seating position via the integrated microphone, is used for optimization.

If you are regularly confronted with a lot of light while gaming, but cannot or do not want to make the room darker, high-quality models based on Mini-LEDs are the technology of choice. This is exactly what the Samsung Neo QLED QN95C offers. The main advantage of this television is the comparatively high surface brightness of about 700 nits across the entire screen. In combination with a good reflection resistance, the content can still be recognized well even in brighter rooms. No OLED is able to keep up with this.

As a backlit top model, the TV naturally comes with all sorts of up-to-date gaming features. You can ignore the lack of Dolby Vision with the PlayStation 5 here. The 144 HertzHertz is the derived SI-unit of frequency with 1Hz=1/s – When talking about TVs this means how many different pictures a TV can display in one second. support is also irrelevant at this point. Features like the Auto Low Latency Mode for a short input lag and quite fast screen response times are most useful.

In combination with that, you can easily switch to 120 hertz at 4K resolution, if supported by the game. Samsung offers an all-in-one solution for the features mentioned above with the Game Bar. Using an additional user interface, you can get information about the currently active settings and make changes quickly.

If there is no console within reach or you want to play PC exclusive titles, the Gaming Hub offers various cloud gaming services. Quad HDMI in version 2.1 is available alongside an eARC support.

Since the Japanese manufacturer has again reduced the 2023 lineup in terms of OLEDs, the selection is quite manageable if you want to stay in-house. Nevertheless, one interesting alternative based on OLED.EX technology is offered by the electronics company in the form of the A80L. Priced much lower than the top model, the A95L, and thus represents a more attractive gaming option overall.

In typical OLED manner, the panel responds extremely quickly while covering a wide color space with good precision. ALLM, a classic VRR functionality, and its Nvidia G-Sync counterpart optimize the gaming experience. However, you should only play your digital battles in moderate lighting conditions if possible.

Exclusive PlayStation 5 features like its Auto Genre Mode and Auto HDR Tone Mapping will remain as an additional selling point. PS Remote Play, on the other hand, is only available with Google TV 12 and can therefore not be used.

A pair of HDMI 2.1 ports are available and might only be enough to cover the minimum requirements of compatible sources. You will also get a game menu feature that summarizes all essential parameters for a better gameplay.

Alignable feet make it possible to place even a PlayStation 5, as well as other consoles, comfortably underneath the screen if necessary. Despite some drawbacks, the A80L remains an exciting choice to stay within the company and benefit from the excellent quality of an OLED TV.