The best TVs for Xbox Series X

2023/10

Definitely one of the best TVs for the Xbox Series X|S that you should put in your room or rather hang up is the LG OLED evo G3. Once again, the South Korean manufacturer relies on new screen technology and does not limit itself to slightly sharper control measures that make the display look a bit better in terms of brightness, like its little brother from the C-series.

By using Micro Lens Array technology, LG enhances the OLED.EX concept and thus introduces a new standard in the premium segment. This makes the flagship TV of the 4K range one of the currently most powerful devices on the market and raises the benchmark another time. Gamers who prefer to use their set without a stand anyway and thus also take the advantages of a more individual alignment will be especially happy about the adapted slim-fit mount. A configuration with a base is also possible. However, the matching base has to be purchased separately.

Besides the extremely strong HDR performance, the G3 scores, just like in previous years, with a comprehensive gaming package that leaves little room for improvement. Starting from VRR features via a lightning-fast response time and a short input lag up to the high frame rate display thanks to 120 hertz. Completing the package are various HDRHigh Dynamic Range – image/video with more dynamic range (contrast range) formats, Dolby Atmos sound, and a DTS:X passthrough option.

An additional feature that characterizes the entire G-series also comes into play here: A consistently slim design on the front and back with a low installation depth. This gives the TV an appearance of a photo frame and makes it look quite subtle on the wall. WebOS 23, including the Magic Remote for user-friendly, quick navigation around the menu, is the foundation of the system.

In case you are bothered by generally strong light conditions or large windows with noticeable reflections on the screen when using the TV for gaming during the day, you can opt for a device with a bright backlight like the Samsung Neo QLED QN90C we tested.

A matrix with Mini-LEDs not only provides a lot more brightness compared to OLED models and minimizes reflections, but also allows a comparatively good contrast that leaves only little flare around object contours. To ensure a wide color space coverage and thus a more natural representation of in-game tones, quantum dots are integrated into the display.

With the extensive gaming capabilities, this TV – despite Samsung’s usual lack of Dolby Vision licensing – provides a great platform to make next-gen content look impressive and smooth with your Xbox Series X|S. Although DTS:X also falls by the wayside, you can pass on Dolby Atmos sound in uncompressed form via the integrated eARC interface.

If you are looking for a comparatively good configuration that is priced a bit lower, but should still be usable for next-gen, the U6KQ could be your focus. The step-down version of the U7KQ impresses, just like the more expensive model, with a Mini-LED backlight. A VA panel provides deep blacks with an expectedly low viewing angle.

Although the HDR performance is acceptable overall and suitable for use in somewhat brighter lighting conditions, the lower price demands some reproduction brilliance. However, the output is just enough to display perceptible brightness gradations in smaller picture areas.

Much more positive is the image in terms of contrast ratio and blooming behavior. You rarely get more quality for less money here. Although the display supports a refresh rate of 120 hertz, you can only use HFR content up to a Full HD resolution due to the limited HDMI 2.0 bandwidth.

Beyond that, you have to manage with 60 frames. The specifications are rounded off by a decent input lag, VRR support with image synchronization from AMD and Nvidia, as well as a good response time of the panel. All in all, the equipment diversity combined with the fairly good picture performance results in a quite interesting price-performance ratio, if you can accept some compromises with the HDMI standard.