Best TVs for GTA 6 and PS5 (2026)

Last updated: October 24, 2026

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GTA 6 lands November 19, 2026 on PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, and Black Friday TV sales hit right around the same time. If your current TV is a few years old, this is a good window to upgrade. We went through recent lab reviews from Tom's Guide, TechRadar and RTINGS and picked five TVs that make sense for console gaming at different budgets.

A quick note on prices: everything below is an approximate recent sale price pulled from a review or retailer listing. TV prices move constantly and usually drop further around Black Friday, so treat these as a ballpark, not a promise.

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Quick picks

• Best overall gaming TV: Samsung S90F OLED (around $950 for the 65-inch)
• Best budget (under ~$500): Hisense U6 (U65QF) (around $450 or less for the 55-inch)
• Best mid-range: TCL QM7L (around $1,000 for the 65-inch)
• Best big-screen value (65"+): Hisense U7SG (around $1,000 for the 75-inch)
• Best premium OLED (and best for bright rooms): Samsung S95H OLED (around $2,000 for the 55-inch)

The best TVs for GTA 6 and PS5

1. Samsung S90F OLED: Best overall gaming TV

The S90F is the TV we'd buy for most console players right now. Tom's Guide names it the best TV for gaming in its October 2026 roundup, and its spec sheet covers everything a PS5 or Xbox Series X needs: four HDMI 2.1 ports, a 120Hz panel that goes up to 144Hz with VRR, and measured input lag of 9.1ms in Tom's Guide testing, under the 10ms mark they consider great for gaming. TechRadar notes FreeSync and G-Sync support. As an OLED, it delivers near-perfect contrast for dark night scenes.

Sizes: 42, 48, 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches. Price: around $950 for the 65-inch at recent Best Buy sale pricing, though it's sold for $1,400 or more this year. Samsung's 2026 S90H is out, but Tom's Guide doesn't recommend it over the S90F at current prices.

The downside: no Dolby Vision, and panel type varies by size. Only the 55-, 65- and 77-inch models use QD-OLED; the 42-, 48- and 83-inch use a different WOLED panel. The glossy screen also struggles with daytime glare.

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2. Hisense U6 (U65QF): Best budget

Most TVs under $500 are stuck at 60Hz, which caps you out of 120Hz console modes. The U65QF is the exception. Tom's Guide picks it as the best gaming TV under $500: it has a native 144Hz panel, two HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR with AMD FreeSync Premium, and ALLM, so your console flips the TV into game mode automatically. Measured input lag was 13.2ms, which isn't the fastest but is under one frame at 60fps.

Sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85 and 100 inches. Price: around $450 or less for the 55-inch (it's been as low as $428 at Amazon). If you can stretch to around $550, its 2026 follow-up, the Hisense U6SF Pro, measured faster input lag (9.3ms) and more brightness in Tom's Guide testing.

The downside: only two of the four HDMI ports run at full HDMI 2.1 speed, viewing angles are weak, and the Fire TV interface is slow and cluttered.

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3. TCL QM7L: Best mid-range

The QM7L is Tom's Guide's top Mini-LED TV of 2026, and it's a strong gaming TV for the price. Tom's Guide measured 9.4ms of input lag, which is OLED territory, and it supports VRR, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, ALLM, HGIG and a Game Bar with a frame-rate counter. It measured about 2,270 nits on a 10% HDR window.

Sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85 and 98 inches. Price: around $1,000 for the 65-inch (Tom's Guide spotted it at $997 at Amazon in September).

The downside: it has four HDMI ports, but only HDMI 1 and 2 handle 144Hz. There's also slight blooming in some HDR scenes, mostly visible off-angle.

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4. Hisense U7SG: Best big-screen value (65"+)

If you want 75 inches or more without spending OLED money, the 2026 U7SG is the one to look at. Tom's Guide measured 9.8ms of input lag, and it has a 165Hz native panel and four HDMI 2.1 ports, so you can plug in more than one console without trading ports. It's also bright: Tom's Guide measured nearly 2,867 nits on a 10% HDR window.

Sizes: 55, 65, 75, 85 and 100 inches. Price: around $1,000 for the 75-inch and around $1,400 for the 85-inch, based on sale prices listed in Tom's Guide's August review.

The downside: black levels are weak and HDR performance is middling for its class, so dark scenes won't look as good as on an OLED.

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5. Samsung S95H OLED: Best premium OLED (and best for bright rooms)

RTINGS currently ranks the S95H as the best gaming TV and the best PS5 TV it has tested, and Tom's Guide gave it 5 stars. TechRadar lists four HDMI 2.1 ports that support up to 165Hz at 4K, FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync, ALLM, and 9.5ms input lag at 4K/60. The big win is the matte anti-glare screen: TechRadar found it effective at killing reflections, and Tom's Guide called it "incredibly effective." That makes it a rare OLED that works in a sunny living room.

Sizes: 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches. Price: around $2,000 for the 55-inch at Best Buy and Samsung; the 65-inch launched at $3,299 to $3,399 depending on the review.

The downside: it's expensive, there's no Dolby Vision, and the new design with a wider silver frame won't be for everyone.

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What matters in a TV for GTA 6

• 4K/60 vs 120Hz: Rockstar hasn't officially confirmed GTA 6's frame rate or graphics modes. A Rockstar North developer reportedly told influencers during a studio visit that the game targets 30fps on consoles and that a 60fps option was still undecided, but that's secondhand. Even if GTA 6 doesn't use 120Hz, plenty of other PS5 and Xbox games do, and a 120Hz TV usually comes with the other features below.
• HDMI 2.1: This is what carries 4K at 120Hz and VRR. Check how many ports actually have it. Budget and mid-range TVs often have only two.
• VRR: Variable refresh rate smooths out stutter and tearing when a game's frame rate dips below its target.
• Game mode and ALLM: Game mode cuts processing to lower input lag. ALLM switches it on automatically when the console starts. Under about 10ms is excellent; under about 16ms is still fine for most players.
• HDR: Brightness and contrast matter more than the HDR logo. OLEDs win on dark scenes; bright Mini-LEDs win on highlights and in sunny rooms.
• Size vs distance: Bigger screens feel more immersive, but if you sit close, a giant screen just means more head-turning to check the minimap. Measure your couch-to-wall distance before you buy.

Want the full rundown on the game itself? Read our GTA 6 everything we know guide. And if you'll be playing late while the house sleeps, check out our picks for the best gaming headsets.

Need a second pad for co-op nights? See our picks for the best controllers for GTA 6 on PS5 and Xbox.

FAQ

Do I need a 120Hz TV for GTA 6?

Not necessarily. Rockstar hasn't officially confirmed GTA 6's frame rate or graphics modes, and reports from a studio visit suggest a 30fps target on consoles. A 120Hz TV is still worth it because it usually comes with HDMI 2.1, VRR and lower input lag, and many other console games use 120Hz modes.

Is OLED or Mini-LED better for console gaming?

OLED gives you better contrast and dark scenes, plus consistently low input lag. Mini-LED gets brighter, handles sunny rooms better, and is cheaper at big sizes. Both work well for gaming if the TV has HDMI 2.1 and VRR.

Should I buy a TV now or wait for Black Friday?

If you can wait a few weeks, Black Friday usually brings lower prices, and GTA 6 launches November 19, close to the big sales. If a TV on this list is already at a price you're happy with, there's no harm in buying now and checking the retailer's price-match policy.

How many HDMI 2.1 ports do I need?

One per current-gen console you want to run at 4K/120Hz with VRR. If you have a PS5 and an Xbox Series X, look for at least two, or four if you also use a soundbar or other high-bandwidth gear.

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Sources: Tom's Guide (best TVs 2026, best TVs under $500, and reviews of the Samsung S90F, Samsung S95H, Hisense U65QF, Hisense U6SF Pro, Hisense U7SG and TCL QM7L); TechRadar (Samsung S95H review, Samsung S90F and Hisense U65QF deal coverage); RTINGS (best gaming TVs and best TVs for PS5, 2026); PCWorld via IGN (GTA 6 release date); Video Games Chronicle and Push Square (GTA 6 frame rate reports).