Our console TV picks

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" QD-OLED is the best TV for a PS5 or Xbox Series X that Compare Electronic tracks in the UK in June 2026. It runs 120 Hz, carries four HDMI 2.1 ports, and supports VRR and ALLM, so every source gets the full console feature set. The LG OLED B3 55" posts a 13 ms input lag for the most responsive play. The Hisense 65A85NTUK OLED is the value pick, and the Samsung QES90F 42" OLED is the small, high-refresh pick for a desk or bedroom.

The four specs that matter for console gaming

A PS5 and an Xbox Series X both output up to 4K at 120 fps over HDMI 2.1. To use that, a gaming TV needs four things, and the rest of the spec sheet is secondary.

• 120 Hz panel: required for 4K 120 fps. A 60 Hz TV caps both consoles at 4K 60 fps no matter what the game supports.
• HDMI 2.1 ports: each one carries a 4K 120 Hz source. Two ports let you run both a PS5 and an Xbox at full spec; a soundbar eARC connection can eat one, so port count matters.
• VRR (variable refresh rate):syncs the panel to the console's frame output, which removes screen tearing and smooths frame-rate dips. Both consoles support it.
• ALLM (auto low latency mode): switches the TV into game mode automatically when a console wakes, so you get the lowest input lag without digging through menus.

PS5 and Xbox: what each console needs

The PS5 and Xbox Series X share almost all of the same TV requirements, with two small differences worth knowing. The Xbox Series X supports Dolby Vision for gaming, so a Dolby Vision TV such as the Sony BRAVIA 8 II or LG OLED B3 adds dynamic HDR in supported Xbox titles. The PS5 uses HDR10 for gaming rather than Dolby Vision, so that perk applies to Xbox only. Both consoles benefit equally from 120 Hz, VRR and ALLM, which is why those three lead the checklist above.

1. Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" QD-OLED - best overall

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II is the no-compromise console TV. It runs 120 Hz on a QD-OLED panel, so HDR highlights pop against per-pixel black, and it carries four HDMI 2.1 ports, which is rare and means a PS5, an Xbox Series X, a PC and a soundbar can all connect at full bandwidth at once. VRR and ALLM are both supported, and the Xbox Series X gets Dolby Vision gaming on top.

2. LG OLED B3 55" - lowest input lag

The LG OLED B3 is built for responsiveness. It posts a 13 ms input lag, which is fast enough for competitive console play, and runs 120 Hz with VRR and ALLM. LG's webOS includes the Game Optimiser dashboard, a single panel for VRR mode, black stabiliser and genre presets. The trade-offs against the Sony: it carries two HDMI 2.1 ports rather than four, and a standard WOLED panel is dimmer than QD-OLED. For a console gamer who prioritises latency and OLED contrast over flagship brightness, it is the value-OLED choice.

3. Hisense 65A85NTUK 65" OLED - best value

The Hisense 65A85NTUK is the value way to get OLED gaming on a big screen. It runs 120 Hz with VRR and FreeSync, peaks at 1,000 nits, and supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+. At 65 inches it gives you more screen than the LG B3 above for a similar outlay. It carries two HDMI 2.1 ports, so plan your soundbar and console connections around that. For most console gamers who want OLED without flagship money, this is the smart buy.

4. Samsung QES90F 42" OLED - best small screen

The Samsung QES90F is the pick for a desk, a bedroom or a small living room. At 42 inches it is the smallest set on this shortlist, and it is an OLED panel that runs 144 Hz with four HDMI 2.1 ports, so it doubles as a high-refresh monitor for a PC alongside a console. Samsung's Gaming Hub adds VRR and ALLM across its OLED range and bundles cloud-gaming apps. Note that Samsung does not support Dolby Vision; its HDR gaming runs through HDR10+ instead. For a compact, high-refresh console-and-PC screen, it is the standout.

Best TV for PS5 and Xbox spec sheet

How to choose a console TV in 2026

Count the HDMI 2.1 ports, not just the total HDMI ports

Many TVs list four HDMI ports but run only one or two at the full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. A soundbar on eARC usually takes one of the 2.1 ports, so if you want a PS5 and an Xbox both at 4K 120 Hz plus a soundbar, you need four true 2.1 ports, which is why the Sony BRAVIA 8 II and Samsung QES90F lead on connectivity.

120 Hz is the line between a gaming TV and a normal TV

A 60 Hz TV plays PS5 and Xbox games perfectly well, but it caps them at 4K 60 fps. The 120 fps modes in titles such as Call of Duty, Fortnite and Forza only unlock on a 120 Hz panel. If smooth high-frame-rate gaming is the point, do not buy a 60 Hz set. Bright-room buyers who want a big screen at 60 Hz should read Best TV UK 2026 for the Mini-LED options.

OLED or Mini-LED for a console

OLED gives the best motion clarity and HDR contrast for gaming, which is why this shortlist is OLED-led. If your room is bright enough that glare is a problem, a high-brightness Mini-LED is the better real-world choice, even though it trails OLED on paper. The OLED versus QLED trade-off is covered in full in OLED vs QLED explained.

Verdict

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" QD-OLED is the best TV for a PS5 or Xbox Series X that Compare Electronic tracks in the UK in June 2026: 120 Hz, four HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR and ALLM on a QD-OLED panel. The LG OLED B3 55" is the lowest-input-lag pick at 13 ms, the Hisense 65A85NTUK is the value OLED on a bigger screen, and the Samsung QES90F 42" is the small, 144 Hz pick for a desk or bedroom. Pair any of them with a build from Best gaming PC UK 2026 if you also game on PC.