OLED TV for gaming: when the 4K picture finally does not hide responsiveness

A large screen only makes sense for games when accompanied by fast response, VRR and real HDMI 2.1 connectors.

A gaming TV is no longer just a big screen for the sofa. With newer consoles and powerful PCs, 4K at 120 Hz, VRR and auto mode with low input lag become important. These are the features that the player notices immediately: the image is calmer, the movement of the camera is more fluid, and the commands appear on the screen without an annoying feeling of lag.

OLED adds perfect blacks, very fast pixel response and excellent contrast in dark scenes. In games like horror and space adventure games, that's why we get more detail in the shadows. The downside remains the possibility of image retention on very static elements, so it is wise to leave the TV's protective functions on.

When buying, also check the number of HDMI 2.1 inputs, ALLM support and the way in which the TV does not turn off HDR due to lower latency. If you mainly play slow-paced stories and racing games, a good 120hertz OLED will be a noticeable upgrade. But if you're competing in fast-paced shooters, a dedicated monitor is still more practical.

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Sources: LG OLED TVs, Samsung OLED TVs, Samsung Odyssey OLED G8

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