Have you bought a game console? An Xbox Series X or a PlayStation 5 to play Baldur’s Gate 3, the game of the year 2023? But you don’t know which model to choose? QLED, OLED, miniLED? Stop everything! We offer you three televisions perfect for gaming.
If you’re a gamer, you know that buying a console or a PC isn’t everything. The experience also depends on what that hardware is connected to. And we’re not just talking about the controller, keyboard, or mouse. We also talk about the audio system and… the screen. Because all screens are obviously not the same for video games. Colorimetry. Contrast. Brightness. Refresh rate. Response time. Afterglow. Reflectance. These are terms you need to know to choose the right television.
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But that’s not all. Because televisions and game consoles communicate more and more with each other, in particular to adapt the television display according to the content. This is called the VRR and ALLM functions which you find in the PS5, Xbox Series X and on PC. The idea is to reduce visual issues such as micro-stutters and latency.
Of course, choosing a television also means choosing an ecosystem, implying certain additional synergies with other products (soundbar, smartphone, etc.). In this guide, we offer you three televisions, one for each of the brands we have chosen to represent here. These are Sony, Samsung and LG. So you will know which television to choose to play in the best conditions by staying with your favorite manufacturer.
The TV made for the PS5: the Sony Bravia XR A95L
The Sony Bravia XR A95L is a sure value in the Sony catalog. A sure value that comes at a high price, as always with the Japanese brand which clearly displays its high-end positioning. This is not a positioning exclusive to television: in photos, in telephony or even in audio this is also the case. But the quality of the products responds perfectly to this position. Phew.
The A95L is Sony’s most ambitious OLED model in 2023. There are others that are less expensive. But the A95L encapsulates everything you could expect from a high-end television from Sony. The design, especially the adjustable feet. Image quality, whether colors, contrast, brightness, afterglow or reflectance. Compatibility with Dolby Vision and HLG. Support for all common gaming-related technologies. Without forgetting Google TV which brings many applications. Naturally, this television will communicate better with a PS5 than with an Xbox Series X, since it will optimize the rendering of games on the Sony console.
More :
- High brightness and glare-free
- Google TV interface
- Dolby Vision and HLG compatible
- Natively better for PS5
Less :
- More expensive than others
- Works better with a PS5 than an Xbox Series X
- No HDR10+
- No integrated gaming streaming app
QD-OLED TV Sony Bravia XR-65A95L 65″ 4K 120 Hz 2023
Rakuten
2999€
Baker
3490€
Fnac
3499€
Darty
3499€
The TV for all gamers: the LG OLED G3
When it comes to gaming with an LG TV, all expert opinions agree that the best choice is the OLED G3. It benefits from a very complete technical sheet, an effective design with this gutter to skilfully lead the cables towards the center of the television, and above all a very qualitative display. Very good respect for colors with parameters, very well defined HDR, Dolby Vision compatibility, very high brightness. The advantages are there.
On the gaming side, you will also find many advantages in this television: extremely low latency, non-existent afterglow (thanks to OLED technology), very well controlled reflectance (with a new filter called Vanta Black), and all the technologies to optimize experience: VRR, ALLM, eARC, G-Sync and Freesync. PC, Xbox or PS5: everything is supported. The television is also equipped with a gaming mode and an interface with integrated access to GeForce Now, Twitch and Blacknut.
More :
- Very high brightness and very little reflection
- Low consumption
- Very low latency
- Dolby Vision compatible
Less :
- Optional rotating foot
- Fairly basic remote control
- Fewer gaming apps
OLED TV Evo LG OLED55G36LA 139 cm 4K UHD Smart TV 2023 Black and Silver
Rakuten
1599€
Cdiscount
1707.66€
Shopping street
1912.38€
Amazon
2090€
Galeries Lafayette FR
2290€
Baker
2290€
LG FR
2299€
Darty
2299€
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The TV that also serves as a console: the Samsung OLED S90C
At Samsung, we recommend the S90C, an OLED television that comes in three sizes: 55 inches, 65 inches and 77 inches. This television runs under Tizen, the Korean firm’s in-house operating system. The definition is 4K, of course. The panel is extremely thin and all the electronics are gathered in the lower part. The S90C is not the most expensive product in the brand’s OLED catalog. Which makes it a widely acclaimed product.
The S90C has three very important advantages for gaming. The first is the brightness which has been really improved this year. The second is Samsung’s famous anti-glare filter, one of the best on the market (if not the best). And the third is the “gaming hub”, an interface dedicated to gaming. Like the competition, the S90C offers different technologies to improve the display of games (ALLM, VRR, etc.).
More :
- Gaming Hub, a very complete integrated app
- Reduced latency rate
- Controlling the game display size
- Very bright and few reflections
Less :
- Dolby Vision not compatible
- Integrated audio system not optimal
Samsung TQ65S90C TV 65″ 165 cm QD Oled 2023 Ultra HD 4K
Rakuten
1799€
Baker
2390€
Samsung
2399€
Shopping street
2732.99€
Crossroads
2799.99€
Amazon
2808.98€
Fnac
2829.99€
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