Buying a TV for PS5: 5 Things to Check First

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A PS5 can output 4K at 120 frames per second, but only if the TV can keep up. Before you compare brands, check these five things so the console is not held back by the screen.

5 things to check before you buy

  1. Get 120Hz and HDMI 2.1. Without both, the console is limited to 60 frames per second.
  2. Check for VRR and ALLM. VRR removes tearing when the frame rate dips, and ALLM switches the TV to game mode for you.
  3. Pick the panel for your room. OLED suits a dim room and gives the deepest blacks. Mini LED is the better fit for a bright room.
  4. Choose the right size. For a sofa 6 to 9 feet away, 55 to 65 inches works well. Go to 75 inches for a larger room or split-screen play.
  5. Count your HDMI 2.1 devices. If you own two consoles and a soundbar, check how many ports on the TV support 4K at 120Hz.

Three picks to start with

  • Best Overall: LG 65 inch C6 OLED, a 2026 OLED with up to 165Hz, VRR, NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium.
  • Best PlayStation Features: Sony 65 inch BRAVIA 5, a Mini LED TV with Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode made for the PS5.
  • Best Samsung OLED: Samsung 55 inch S90H, a 2026 OLED with Motion Xcelerator 165Hz.

All seven picks and a side by side table are in our guide to the Best TVs for PS5.

Other budgets and use cases are covered in our Smart TVs section.

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