While finding a good 4K TV may not be very difficult, figuring out one that can also handle HDR adequately can be a little tricky. So, if you own a PlayStation 5, and want to pair it with a TV that is HDR-friendly, you’ve come to the right place. In this post, we’ll not only list the names of the best HDR TVs that support PS5 but also walk you through their features set and specifications to give you an idea about the overall value they bring to the buyer. But first, you may want to check out these posts:
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Why HDR on PS5?
Before we get to the list of products, let us quickly answer why HDR on PS5 is a good idea. The short answer is that it makes visuals look much more appealing. As such, it creates more enjoyable and immersive gaming experiences. Ergo, explaining why finding the best 4K TV for PS5 is just not enough. The slightly longer answer, well, HDR essentially helps create higher contrast in frames on the screen. As such, depending on the TV’s capability and the game itself, users can experience a larger color and brightness range in each HDR-calibrated frame. And this makes visuals come alive on the screen. The important thing to note here is that all PS5 consoles handle HDR processing equally, so the quality of HDR-rendered images really depends on the TV that the PS5 is hooked up to.
1. Samsung S95B OLED TV
Panel type: QD-OLED HDR formats supported: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG Operating system: Tizen OS HDMI inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 Gaming features: 4K/120, VRR, ALLM
While there is no support for Dolby Vision, it does support popular formats such as HDR and HDR10+. For gaming, the TV also brings support for Samsung’s Motion Xcelerator Turbo+, which makes games look extremely smooth and crisp up to 4K at 120Hz by reducing input lag to a minimum. We also get support for HDMI 2.1 on the Samsung S95B, which adds support for variable refresh rates. Although this is a high-end TV meant to take advantage of the full processing power of the PS5, the TV can also handle previous-generation PlayStation games. This, along with good performance in movies and shows, provides very good upscaling of content, thanks to the Neural Quantum Processor 4K engine under the hood.
2. LG C3 OLED TV (OLED65C3PUA)
Panel type: OLED HDR formats supported: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision Operating system: WebOS HDMI inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 Gaming features: 4K/120, VRR, ALLM
The high contrast ratio of the panel, paired with the TV’s support for variable refresh rate through its HDMI 2.1 ports ensures that gaming is an absolute treat on this TV. The LG C3 TV is powered by the company’s latest α9 AI Processor Gen6, which enhances visuals both in games and outside through LG’s Brightness Booster Max and AI Tech technologies. We also get a standalone Game Mode on the TV, that elevates the HDR gaming experience on the TV by reducing input lag and enabling access to gaming on PS5 at 1440p @ 120Hz and 4k @ 120Hz.
3. Samsung QN90C QLED TV
Panel type: QLED HDR formats supported: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG Operating system: Tizen OS HDMI inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 Gaming features: 4K/120, VRR, ALLM
There is no Dolby Vision, but HDR compatibility is still very good because it brings support for standards such as HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, and HDR10+ Gaming. Performance within these modes is also good since the TV offers a very good contrast ratio and support for a wide range of colors. It’s also HDMI 2.1 compatible on all four ports just in case you want to hook up a secondary console to the TV, apart from your trusted PS5. Underneath the hood, the IPS panel on the TV is backed by the Neural Quantum Processor 4K, which uses AI to deliver upscaling in legacy games developed to run in lower resolutions. Apart from this, the TV also brings support for ALLM and AMD FreeSync Premium Pro to improve the gaming experience on the TV.
4. LG C2 OLED TV
Panel type: OLED HDR formats supported: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision Operating system: WebOS HDMI inputs: 4x HDMI 2.1 Gaming features: 4K/120, VRR, ALLM, Game Mode
It can offer very low response time and low input lag and also fast, variable refresh rates that can go up to 4k @ 120Hz when connected to a PS5 through (all four) 2.1 HDMI ports on the TV. Additionally, the C2 also gets LG’s Game Optimization menu which comes up when the TV is hooked up to a supported console like the PlayStation 5. This game mode brings a new level of control over the TV for improving gaming and also displays information like the current framerate of the game being played and more.
HDR for the Win
With this, our list of the best 4K HDR TVs for PS5 comes to an end. While all TVs mentioned in this list are quite capable and make for great options, in our opinion the Samsung S95B OLED is arguably the best of the bunch as it brings a good mix of great picture performance and interesting feature sets. However, if you want to not spend over the top for your next PS5-compatible 4K HDR TV, then the LG C2 is a good bet. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
