If you have an Xbox Series X or are planning on getting one, you might need a new TV to fully utilize the Series X's potential. Certain criteria should be considered when evaluating whether a TV will give you the much-desired green check marks when you test compatibility on your console.
One of the most unique features that the Xbox Series X offers is its support for Dolby Vision gaming, as it's currently the only console on the market that supports the advanced HDR format. If you want to game in Dolby Vision, your TV needs to support it. We perform over 350 tests during our testing process, and we find out whether or not a TV supports Dolby Vision gaming and what refresh rates are supported with Dolby Vision enabled. A TV's refresh rate is one of the most important factors since it's inherently tied to frame rate; if you want to game in 120 fps, you need an option that supports a 120Hz refresh rate. A high refresh rate also goes hand-in-hand with VRR, as VRR lets the TV dynamically adjust its refresh rate to match the game's frame rate, minimizing, if not eliminating, any screen tearing that can result from the game's frame rate not matching the TV's refresh rate.
Input lag is the time it takes for your controller inputs to register on screen, so it's one of the most important aspects for competitive gamers. Input lag is often confused with response time, but they're different. Response time is the time it takes for a pixel to change from one color to the next. TVs with a slow response time leave blurry trails behind fast motion, while TVs with fast response times deliver clear motion. OLEDs are the uncontested best TVs regarding response time, as their pixel transitions are nearly instantaneous.
A TV's overall image quality is also very important for playing games. You want an option that's bright enough to play games in a room with the lights on and not be distracted by reflection on your screen. You also want something that displays a wide range of colors and has good enough contrast that highlights stand out against dark backgrounds in HDR. We determine if a TV's picture quality dips while using Game Mode and which TVs simultaneously provide excellent performance and image quality.
Below are our recommendations for the best televisions for the Xbox Series X. While this recommendation focuses on the Xbox Series X, the picks are the same for the Xbox Series S. For more options, check out our recommendations for the best gaming TVs, the best 120Hz TVs, and the best Switch 2 TVs. You can also vote on which ones you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the 2025 models, check out our 2025 TV lineup page.
The Samsung S95F OLED is the best TV for Xbox Series X. It offers a complete package of gaming performance and top-tier image quality, with barely any drawbacks. This QD-OLED's image quality is stunning, with perfect blacks, incredibly vivid colors, and highlights that really pop out in HDR content. On top of that, the TV has amazing SDR brightness, and its matte coating does an exceptional job eliminating reflections on the screen, so it has no problems at all overcoming glare from even the most bothersome light sources.
The TV has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four of its ports that are located in Samsung's Slim One Connect Box, which allows you to keep your setup clean and tidy. Those HDMI ports support up to 4k @ 165Hz, so it easily takes advantage of the 4k @ 120Hz maximum on the Series X, but you can put that 165Hz to good use if you also have a gaming PC. The TV supports G-SYNC, FreeSync, and HDMI Forum VRR, so you get a tear-free gaming experience on both Xbox and PC. Motion is incredibly clear thanks to the TV's nearly instantaneous pixel transitions, and its low input lag provides a snappy gaming experience. Add in the fact that the TV has an incredibly wide viewing angle for those with wide seating arrangements, and you get an extremely versatile TV that excels in every usage. Some Xbox gamers may be disappointed in the TV's lack of Dolby Vision. However, very few games natively support Dolby Vision on Xbox, and you're typically best off using HGiG instead.
The Samsung S90F OLED is the best gaming TV for Xbox Series X if the price of the Samsung S95F OLED is out of reach, or if you prefer a TV with a glossy coating. You get the same perfect black levels as the S95F, and colors are almost as good thanks to its QD-OLED panel. It's a bit dimmer than the S95F in HDR, but it's still very close, so you'd be hard pressed to notice a difference in brightness when playing most HDR games. On the other hand, it's noticeably dimmer in SDR, and it's not quite as good at eliminating reflections caused by glare, so it's better suited for dark or moderately lit rooms. It has the same incredibly wide viewing angle as the higher-end model, so it's a great option if you're playing party games with your friends in a large living room.
Unlike the S95F, this model caps out at 4k @ 144Hz, but that's still more than enough for an Xbox. You also still get all three flavors of VRR, so you get a tear-free gaming experience on your console and PC. Input lag is just as low as the S95F, and you still get the same nearly instantaneous pixel transitions, so games look clear and feel smooth. Just be aware that only the 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch sizes of this TV use a QD-OLED panel, and this varies depending on your region.
The LG B4 OLED is the best gaming TV for Xbox Series X if you want an OLED but the Samsung models are too pricey. Like the Samsung S90F OLED, it delivers outstanding picture quality, with inky blacks and good enough HDR brightness to make highlights stand out in HDR games. It's dimmer than the S90F in SDR and its reflection handling isn't as good, but it still overcomes glare from overhead lights. On the other hand, it doesn't do much to lessen the intensity of direct reflections, so avoid placing the TV screen in front of a lamp or window. Since it uses a WOLED panel, you don't get the same level of vividness as the QD-OLEDs above, but colors still look punchy enough to please most people. However, blacks do look deeper in a bright room since they don't raise as much as they do on the Samsung models. You even get a very wide viewing angle, making it suitable for wide seating arrangements.
Its four HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports offer up to 4k @ 120Hz support, and you won't miss out on the 144Hz support the S90F has since the Series X is limited to 120Hz. It's also compatible with every VRR technology, has nearly instantaneous pixel transitions, and has low input lag, making it a complete package for console gamers. Unlike the Samsung models, it supports Dolby Vision for those who prefer gaming in that format, or if you also use your Xbox as a streaming device.
OLEDs are well known to be the best gaming TVs when it comes to overall performance, but you can still get a solid Mini LED TV like the TCL QM7K without sacrificing a ton. You don't get the same perfect blacks as the OLEDs, but this TV's great local dimming feature makes blacks deep and bold, with just some minor blooming around some highlights. Highlights pop out in HDR games and colors are vibrant, so it delivers very good image quality regardless of the game you're playing. Direct sources of light facing the screen are visible, but the TV has excellent SDR brightness, so glare from indirect light sources is a non-issue. Unfortunately, it doesn't have a wide viewing angle like the OLEDs above, so it's best to sit as centered to the screen as possible.
This model offers a wide variety of gaming features, like 4k @ 144Hz, VRR, and low input lag, so it takes full advantage of your Xbox's features. You can even game in 1080p @ 288Hz if you also have a PC rig. It doesn't have the nearly instantaneous pixel transitions as the OLEDs above, but they're quick for a Mini LED model, so fast motion only has some minor trails of blur behind it. All in all, this a great gaming TV, and it even supports Dolby Vision for those that want it.
What if you like what the QM7K offers, but the TV is still a bit out of your price range? That's where the TCL QM6K comes into play. Colors look a bit muted compared to the QM7K, but they're still vibrant enough to enjoy in most games. Blacks don't have the same level of depth as they do on the QM7K, but its local dimming still provide bold blacks, especially for a budget model. Unfortunately, it's a bit too dim in HDR for highlights to truly pop out as they should, but HDR games still look decent. On the other hand, the TV's SDR brightness is quite good, so it handles glare from indirect light sources. However, direct sources of light are very visible on the screen, so it's best to avoid placing the TV directly in front of lamps. It has the same narrow viewing angle as the more expensive TCL, which isn't ideal for large living spaces.
Fortunately, the TV's gaming performance is almost on par with the more expensive TCL. Input lag is low, it supports VRR for nearly tear-free gaming, and pixel transitions are almost as fast. You get up to 4k @ 144Hz from its two HDMI 2.1 ports, and it even supports 1080p @ 288Hz for those with gaming PCs. If you're looking for the most affordable model on the market that still has solid image quality and an array of gaming features, this is it.
If you're on a very strict budget but are still hoping to get a TV that can take advantage of most of your Xbox's features, the TCL Q651G is a decent choice. This is the only model on our list that doesn't have local dimming to improve black levels, so blacks look grayish in most games and the image lacks some depth. The TV's just bright enough to fight some glare in a moderately lit room, but any light sources reflected on the screen are very distracting. Sadly, it's too dim for highlights to stand out at all in HDR, so HDR games look lackluster. It does support a wide range of colors, but colors aren't displayed very brightly at all, so they look a bit muted. Like the other TCL models, its viewing angle is narrow, so stay in front of the screen for the best image quality.
The main selling feature of this TV is that it supports 1440p @ 120Hz with VRR. Since the Xbox doesn't support HDR in resolutions below 4k, you don't get HDR when gaming in 1440p. However, it's still a good option if you prefer higher frame rates over resolution, and you can always game in 4k @ 60Hz if you want better image quality. The TV has low input lag, but it has incredibly slow pixel transitions that lead to very apparent blur when the action ramps up. It's fine if you mostly play slower titles, but you might want to step up to the QM6K if you want good motion clarity.
The LG G5 OLED is an outstanding TV overall and competes with the Samsung S95F OLED. Although it has very impressive colors, the Samsung's QD-OLED panel still provides a more colorful experience. The LG is a bit brighter, but the Samsung still does a better job handling reflections, so it's the better option for most gamers.
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The LG C5 OLED is an alternative to the Samsung S90F OLED. It's brighter than the Samsung in SDR, displays deeper blacks in a dark room, and supports Dolby Vision. However, the Samsung displays more vivid colors, and it's brighter in its gaming mode, making it the better TV for most gamers.
See our reviewThe Samsung S85F OLED is a very good alternative to the LG B4 OLED, but only if you're looking for a 55-inch or 65-inch model in the US. The Samsung uses a QD-OLED panel, so colors are punchier on it. However, the LG is safer option for most people, since it's the brighter TV overall, it's more accurate, and it uses the same panel in all sizes and regions.
See our reviewThe Hisense U75QG is a brighter alternative to the TCL QM7K. Unfortunately, the Hisense drastically overbrightens HDR content, so it doesn't follow the game maker's intent. The Hisense also
has slow pixel transitions, leading to blurry motion. Since the TCL also has superior black levels, it's the better TV for most Xbox gamers.
See our reviewThe Hisense U65QF is brighter alternative to the TCL QM6K. However, the Hisense displays HDR content much brighter than intended. Since the TCL has superior accuracy, better black levels, 1080p @ 288Hz, and lower input lag, it's the better option for Xbox and PC gamers.
See our reviewWe replaced the Samsung S90D OLED with the Samsung S95F OLED as our new top pick. We also replaced the LG C4 OLED with the Samsung S90F OLED in the 'Upper Mid-Range' category, the Hisense U7N with the TCL QM7K in the 'Lower Mid-Range' category, the Hisense U6N with the TCL QM6K in the 'Budget' category, and the Hisense A7N with the TCL Q651G in the 'Best Cheap TV' category. We also dropped the 'Best Bright Room' category, since the S95F outperforms our old pick, the Sony BRAVIA 9.
Removed the TCL QM7/QM751G QLED from the Notable Mentions and mentioned it alongside the Hisense U7N in the 'Best Lower Mid-Range TV For Xbox Series X' category, since the TVs are so similar. We also updated some text throughout for accuracy.
Added the TCL S5/S551G to the Notable Mentions and refreshed some text throughout the article for accuracy.
Sep 30, 2024 : Replaced the Samsung S90C OLED, the LG C3 OLED, the LG B3 OLED, and the TCL Q5/Q550G QLED with their 2024 successors. We also updated the Notable Mentions section.
Jul 08, 2024 : Replaced the Hisense U7K with the Hisense U7N in the 'Best Lower Mid-Range TV For Xbox Series X' category and replaced the Sony X93L/X93CL with the Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED in the 'Best Bright Room TV For Xbox Series X' category. We also added the Hisense U8/U8N as a Notable Mention and refreshed some text throughout the article for accuracy.
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best televisions for the Xbox Series X. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all our TV reviews. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.
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Thanks for the long detailed response. I thought RTings believed in objective measurements to define value rather than subjective opinions from avsforum. Do your tests show smearing/ghosting? What about OLED burn-ins and degradation? Your own tests repeatedly confirm issues. These OLEDs also have brightness limiters. If I’m going to game in a dark room, then I’d rather invest in a 4k projector instead of a B3 and get 4 times the screen size for more immersion. DLP projectors have extremely fast response times.
Hi! Yes, we detail the U8K’s issues in the response time box, and you can also notice in the graphs that the U8K is significantly slower when coming out of dark states. We still believe that the U8K is certainly good enough in this regard for most people, but if you’re comparing directly to an OLED the difference in response time will be noticeable.
As for OLED burn-in, it’s not really an issue for most people. Our longevity test is a torture test that is not indicative of typical usage. We also now have image retention on 10 LCD TVs in our longevity test, so no TV is truly impervious to image retention.
Hi! Gosh it’s weird, I for sure thought I had answered you before. Anyway, the LG B3 OLED is definitely superior for gaming. OLEDs are the ultimate gaming TVs, in part because of their near instant response time, which is important for gamers. The U8K has a good response time overall, but there’s a lot of people complaining about blurring and smearing when playing fast paced games on it. Ultimately with OLEDs now being on the Nintendo Switch and even the Steam Deck, gamers are getting more and more used to seeing almost no blurring in games, and going back to LEDs can be jarring. The Hisense U7K has a faster response time than the U8K, so it’s actually a safer option for gamers, and is the value option here. As for HDR Brightness, it’s true that the U8K will look better in a bright room, but if you’re playing games in a dark room it’s hard to beat the image quality that an OLED provides due to their perfect blacks. Ultimately, OLED is the best display technology for gamers.
Thanks for the long detailed response. I thought RTings believed in objective measurements to define value rather than subjective opinions from avsforum. Do your tests show smearing/ghosting?
What about OLED burn-ins and degradation? Your own tests repeatedly confirm issues. These OLEDs also have brightness limiters. If I’m going to game in a dark room, then I’d rather invest in a 4k projector instead of a B3 and get 4 times the screen size for more immersion. DLP projectors have extremely fast response times.
C'mon RTings.. you said HDR brightness mattered, but then you voted a dim LG B3 into the list. For the price of the dim LG B3, we can get a 75’‘ u8k. Isn’t that better value?
Hi! Gosh it’s weird, I for sure thought I had answered you before. Anyway, the LG B3 OLED is definitely superior for gaming. OLEDs are the ultimate gaming TVs, in part because of their near instant response time, which is important for gamers. The U8K has a good response time overall, but there’s a lot of people complaining about blurring and smearing when playing fast paced games on it. Ultimately with OLEDs now being on the Nintendo Switch and even the Steam Deck, gamers are getting more and more used to seeing almost no blurring in games, and going back to LEDs can be jarring. The Hisense U7K has a faster response time than the U8K, so it’s actually a safer option for gamers, and is the value option here.
As for HDR Brightness, it’s true that the U8K will look better in a bright room, but if you’re playing games in a dark room it’s hard to beat the image quality that an OLED provides due to their perfect blacks. Ultimately, OLED is the best display technology for gamers.
We’ve just released a new video featuring the Hisense U8/U8K here.