Best Gaming TV of 2026 — Rick's Cross-Brand Ranking

Modern console gaming needs: 4× HDMI 2.1 ports (PS5 + Xbox + Switch 2 + AVR/AppleTV), 120Hz minimum, VRR + ALLM + G-Sync + FreeSync, sub-15ms input lag. Sony's 2026 lineup ships only 2× HDMI 2.1 — that single spec eliminates them from competitive gaming. Here's the real ranking.

🥇 #1 OVERALL

LG C6 OLED 65"

MSRP $2,699

Best gaming TV of 2026. 4× HDMI 2.1, 165Hz, full VRR stack (G-Sync + FreeSync + HDMI VRR + ALLM), GeForce Now 4K@120 cloud gaming (LG OLED exclusive 2026), Bluetooth ULL controllers (1ms latency), ~9ms input lag at 4K@120. Plus OLED's per-pixel response time = zero motion blur.

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🥈 #2

LG G6 Gallery OLED 65"

MSRP $3,499

Same gaming stack as C6 with the flagship panel + brighter HDR. If gaming is your primary use AND budget allows the $1,000 step-up, G6 wins on brightness during day gaming.

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🥉 #3

Samsung S90H QD-OLED 65"

MSRP $2,699

4× HDMI 2.1 + 165Hz + FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync + ALLM + Samsung Gaming Hub. ~9.3ms input lag. Game Bar overlay. Tied with LG on gaming spec. Loses points only on the missing Dolby Vision Gaming.

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#4 — GAMING + BRIGHTNESS

TCL QM8L SQD Mini-LED 65"

MSRP $2,499

Best non-OLED gaming TV. 4× HDMI 2.1, 144Hz, 1080p@288Hz PC mode, FreeSync Premium Pro + G-Sync, Dolby Vision Gaming. 6,000 nits in HDR Gaming. ~10.5ms input lag.

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Sony
Bravia 9 II

#5 — PS5 PURIST ONLY

Sony Bravia 9 II 65"

MSRP $3,999

Auto HDR Tone Mapping + Auto Genre Picture Mode are genuinely cool PS5 features — but only 2× HDMI 2.1 kills the deal for multi-console households. Buy only if you're PS5-exclusive with no Xbox or PC.

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