Best TVs for Xbox Series X 2024: amazing panels for Xbox gamers

Here we've collected the very best TVs for Xbox Series X in one place for you. While our more comprehensive guide to the best gaming TVs range in size, price and features, in this case we've whittled down some of the makes and models to bring to you the ones that work beautifully with Xbox Series X.

If Microsoft's next-gen console is your console of choice, then you're in absolute the right place. However, if you're on the Sony side of the fence then you're going to want to check out our best TVs for PS5 guide instead.

When you're looking for the best TV for Xbox Series X you’re going to want to keep an eye out for features such as Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) – and full support of the HDMI 2.1 specification is great to have too, unless you're looking to save some cash.

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T3's Top 3

The best TVs for Xbox Series X we recommend in 2024

Best OLED

Take a peek at our LG C3 OLED review to get an idea of just how much we like this television set: it might not be the hugest of upgrades over the still-excellent LG C2 OLED, but it is an upgrade nevertheless. If you've got the budget to be able to afford it, we'd say this is the best gaming TV for the Xbox Series X and Series S right now.

There are numerous reasons why that's the case, but the exquisite OLED picture is definitely one of the most important. We described it as offering "Hollywood-like pictures", though admittedly you might need some tinkering to get everything right, especially if you're switching between different input devices and video sources.

On the gaming side, the four HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K resolution feeds at 120Hz, so you're covered for connecting up the best consoles currently on the market, as well as high-end PCs. Overall, there's very little not to like here, and there are plenty of different display sizes to pick from, so you're well covered in that regard too.

Best cheap

If you’re looking for a TV that’s not going to disintegrate your bank account but still deliver the gaming goods, the Samsung AU9000 is an impressively specced budget TV for Xbox Series X.

It doesn’t have total HDMI 2.1 functionality, but don’t let that put you off: both Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) and Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) are supported, so while you won’t be able to play in 4K at 120fps, the ALLM will automatically switch on the AU9000’s excellent Game Mode with super-low input lag, and there’ll be no screen tearing.

Given the excellent image quality on offer here for the price, 4K at 60fps delivers plenty to enjoy. As we said in our five-star Samsung AU9000 review “play to the Samsung’s strengths with some 4K HDR content and the AU9000 doesn’t take long to impress you. It has some real and unarguable strengths when it comes to picture-making.”

The contrast is impressive, colours are bright when they have to be, and the best news is that the AU9000 comes in a variety of screen sizes so you’ll find one to suit your living space that’s not the TV equivalent of Godzilla. It's a shame it doesn't support Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos, but it's still an excellent fit for your Xbox in a more wallet-friendly package.

Before you buy, make sure you check our Samsung discount codes to help lower the cost.

Best brightness

If nothing but the brightest and best will do, the Samsung flagship QN95C has frankly astounding Mini LED picture quality but, of course, it comes at a cost. And that cost is basically 'all your money'. Image-wise, Samsung’s AI processor combines with loads more local dimming zones compared to its predecessor for a more focused light transmission to create unparalleled HDR picture quality.

As we said in our Samsung QN95C review “The QN95C doubles the number of zones in its Mini LED backlight compared to last year's 'B' model, and when combined with class-leading local dimming and image processing, it's a TV that delivers a performance to rival the best OLEDs. An elegant design, solid build quality, serious smarts, comprehensive streaming apps, and extensive gaming support round out what is a very desirable high-end telly.

The QN95C is as big on gaming as it is on video, thanks to a Game Dashboard and all four of its HDMI ports being able to handle the latest 4K at 120Hz and variable refresh rate features – including the AMD Freesync Premium Pro and (although it’s not officially stated) Nvidia G-Sync versions.

So whether you want to game or maximise your movie watching, the QN95C has you covered or, y’know, perfectly lit.

Best all-rounder

Just because a TV doesn't offer the brightest panel or the best sound or the most ports doesn't mean you shouldn't consider it: as our TCL C645 review will tell you, this is a set that doesn't excel in any one particular area, but which impresses in terms of its all-round quality and capability, and that extends to its gaming options.

One of the three HDMI ports offers HDMI 2.1 connectivity, which means 4K pictures at 120Hz, and the set also supports Auto Low-Latency Mode and AMD FreeSync as well. You don't need to worry about this set letting you down when it comes to gaming, whether you're hooking it up to a console or a Windows PC gaming rig.

This is a set well worth considering if you're going to be spending a lot of time watching movies and shows as well as gaming, and besides its effortless versatility, what really makes it stand out is the asking price – you'll typically have to pay a lot more for televisions with similar specs from other manufacturers.

Best mid-price

Just because the Sony X90K (or X94K as it's known in the UK) is "perfect for PlayStation 5" according to Sony doesn’t mean it turns its nose up at the Xbox Series X. Indeed, it's an exceptionally affordable way to take in the beautiful visuals the Series X has to offer.

As we say in our Sony X90K review: “Sony's TVs are well known for offering gorgeously vibrant colours, and the X90K is no exception. Much of this is thanks to its Cognitive Processor XR and the XR Triluminos Pro engine, which is used to sweeten the TV's saturation and hue in a way that's especially pleasing to the human eye.”

Dolby Vision is on hand for peak contrast quality, but if you’re fussy about frame rates, it’s important to note that Dolby Vision at 4K 120Hz isn’t supported. But for a chance to get your HDMI 2.1 on in a variety of affordable screen sizes, the Sony X90K is a very strong choice for Xbox Series X.

Best cheap with Dolby Vision

The Hisense A6G appears high on our list of the best TVs under £500 for its 55-inch model, because it delivers a lot of screen for very little outlay. And just because it’s a budget model doesn’t mean you have to make too many sacrifices. There’s no official HDMI 2.1 support, but both VRR and ALLM are available on its three HDMI inputs, for ultra low-lag gaming and no screen tear for your Xbox Series X.

Impressively, there’s also HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR support, so you'll get the best contrast range from it. Motion control is surprisingly impressive and, as we say in our Hisense A6G review “the colour palette is striking. The Hisense manages to be quite naturalistic and yet fairly vivid at the same time, and while it obviously doesn’t have the sort of forensic insight into the minutiae of shade and tone that the best OLED TVs deliver, it nevertheless has a huge amount of variation at its disposal.”

If you want to tick as many tech boxes as possible in a low-priced package, this is an excellent choice.

Best premium OLED

There was very little wrong with this set's predecessor, as you'll see from our LG G2 review – but the LG G3 OLED manages to improve on the best. It's a stunning OLED set that will serve you well across every use case, including gaming, and even though it has a high asking price, we think it does enough to justify the initial outlay.

In our LG G3 OLED review we talk about it being able to create the "perfect private cinema", and there's an AI-assisted wizard to help you get the picture output just right. All the benefits of OLED are here in abundance, helped by the Micro Lens Array (MLA) tech that helps boost the brightness to an impressively high level.

We then sum everything up by saying "TV doesn't get better than this". It's a true 5-star television, and with four HDMI 2.1 ports you've got everything you could want for gaming too (hence its inclusion on this list). We know that some people will be put off by the price, but the LG G3 OLED sets the standard for others to follow.

Best for bright rooms

If you like the sound of the QN95C model further up the page, but would like similar for less cash, then the generation older QN95B is still a stunner. In our Samsung QN95B review we call it “the ultimate all-rounder TV.” No mean feat given the last decade of brilliance from the company.

The QN95B is all about perfect HDR image quality with an incredible bright panel that doesn’t skimp on detail or clarity, delivering crisp image quality. The newer 'C' model is even brighter, of course, but it's up to you if you think that's worth the extra investment.

As we state in our review: “the QN95B is as big on gaming as it is on video. All four of its HDMI ports can handle the latest 4K at 120Hz and variable refresh rate features – including the AMD Freesync Premium Pro and Nvidia G-Sync versions.” You don't get Dolby Vision support, but with a screen this bright, it really doesn't matter – it's capable of huge bright highs and super-deep dark tones thanks to its excellent local dimming with light-shaping tech.

Best picture and sound combo

Our Panasonic MZ2000 review tells you everything you need to know about this television set and why it's a great choice for gamers – not least because it offers both brilliant visuals and exceptional sound, making it a worthwhile choice if you don't want to have to rely on one of the best gaming headsets to hear what's happening.

From a gaming perspective, two out of the four HDMI ports offer the HDMI 2.1 standard that you want for the top-end gaming machines of the moment – and you're unlikely to have more than two of them hooked up at the same time anyway. Whatever the input source, the OLED panel creates some stunning pictures.

As a result of packing in a full 7.1 sound system, this is thicker than your average TV set – and so less suitable if you're thinking about wall mounting your television of choice. However, if you're happy to have it sitting on top of a table or desk, we think you're going to be hugely impressed with what you see and hear from this set.

Best last-gen

Just when you thought LG couldn’t improve on the LG C1, the LG C2 arrived to wow us again with even better image quality and improved brightness. This year the LG C3 has be launched as well, but this set can still hold its head up high.

The C2 has special brightness boosting tech to tackle OLED's oft-cited weak point, but please note this isn’t available in the 42-inch or 48-inch models, which are the same brightness as the LG C1. But, as we say in our five-star LG C2 review "all models wow with their incredible image handling, and it remains one of the best gaming TVs at all sizes, thanks to its future-proofed connectivity".

LG has provided excellent HDMI 2.1 connectivity so you'll be happily gaming in 4K at 120fps in supported games. And LG's proprietary game mode continues to impress. As we said in our review "LG's Game Optimizer interface offers a wealth of control for console and PC users, including game genre specific presets – and makes it easy to make the most of its four HDMI 2.1 connections".

Key features to look for

HDMI 2.1: This is the latest version of the connection tech. It looks just like older HDMI ports, but can handle 4K 120Hz, VRR and ALLM – which we'll explain in a moment. Here's our full HDMI 2.1 guide, if you want more info.

4K 120Hz: The Xbox Series X is able to play certain games at 4K resolution at 120 frames per second, which makes things super-clear and responsive. In order to actually see this on your TV, though, your TV needs two things: it has to have a 4K screen capable of refreshing at 120Hz (120 times per second), and it has to have an HDMI 2.1 connector, because it's too much data for older versions of HDMI to handle. We have a more in-depth 4K 120Hz explainer here, if you want to dig in.

VRR (Variable Refresh Rate): This technology enables the Series X to tell the TV when it should refresh and show a new frame, instead the refresh happening at set regular intervals. This means that games can vary their framerate slightly with their being any weird graphical glitches from the fact that they're out of sync with the TV – which means games can be more flexible with including fancier graphics, or can run at higher framerates than usual. If that seems confusing, here's our full VRR explained guide, including a video.

ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode): This means the Series X tells the TV to switch into a 'gaming' mode, where less image processing is applied, but it means every frame the Xbox creates is shown on the TV screen more quickly – making games more responsive. Again, it's an HDMI 2.1 feature, though TVs without HDMI often support it, or have their own version of it.

Reviewer Panel

Mike Lowe

It's part of my job here at T3 to test the best TVs, so I'm often hosting a brand new set in my living room, paired up to PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch, treating it as if it's my own to gauge how impressive its sound, picture quality and features are. It's this first-hand experience and knowledge that inputs into this best gaming TV guide.