OLED is the best TV technology for gaming: near-instant pixel response means almost no motion blur, and perfect blacks make dark games look superb. We measured input lag on all six OLEDs and counted their HDMI 2.1 ports. The LG C4 leads at 5.8 ms; the LG B4 is the value pick.
| Model | Price | Panel type | Resolution | Peak brightness (10% window) | Rating | Link | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | ★ Top pick LG OLED evo C4 55-inch (OLED55C4) | £1,427.98 | OLED evo (W-OLED, 55-inch) | 4K (3840 x 2160) | 1,065 nits | ★ 4.7 | View → |
 | Samsung S90D OLED 55-inch (QE55S90D) | £998.98 | QD-OLED (55-inch) | 4K (3840 x 2160) | 1,015 nits | ★ 4.6 | View → |
 | Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED 55-inch (K-55XR80) | £1,483.00 | OLED (W-OLED, 55-inch) | 4K (3840 x 2160) | 835 nits | ★ 4.6 | View → |
 | Panasonic Z95A OLED 55-inch (TX-55Z95A) | £2,199.00 | OLED (Micro Lens Array, 55-inch) | 4K (3840 x 2160) | 1,460 nits | ★ 4.5 | View → |
 | LG OLED B4 48-inch (OLED48B4) | £819.00 | OLED (W-OLED, 48-inch) | 4K (3840 x 2160) | 660 nits | ★ 4.4 | View → |
 | Philips OLED809 65-inch (65OLED809) | £1,599.00 | OLED EX (W-OLED, 65-inch) | 4K (3840 x 2160) | 950 nits | ★ 4.3 | View → |
£1,427.98 £1,399.00
OLED evo (W-OLED, 55-inch) · 4K (3840 x 2160) · 1,065 nits
£998.98 £1,299.00
QD-OLED (55-inch) · 4K (3840 x 2160) · 1,015 nits
£1,483.00
OLED (W-OLED, 55-inch) · 4K (3840 x 2160) · 835 nits
£2,199.00
OLED (Micro Lens Array, 55-inch) · 4K (3840 x 2160) · 1,460 nits
£819.00 £899.00
OLED (W-OLED, 48-inch) · 4K (3840 x 2160) · 660 nits
£1,599.00
OLED EX (W-OLED, 65-inch) · 4K (3840 x 2160) · 950 nits
Input lag is the delay between pressing a button and seeing the result on screen, and for fast or competitive games it is the number that matters most. We measured each TV at 1080p/120Hz in Game Mode. The results: LG C4 5.8 ms, Samsung S90D 9.2 ms, LG B4 9.5 ms, Panasonic Z95A 12.9 ms, Philips OLED809 13.5 ms and Sony BRAVIA 8 16.4 ms. Every one of those is comfortably below the roughly 30 ms threshold where lag starts to feel noticeable, so all six are good gaming TVs. The two LG sets pull ahead for the most demanding, twitch-reaction play. OLED also has a second, less-discussed advantage: its pixel response time is under 1 ms, far faster than any LCD, which means almost no motion blur in fast-moving games.
A full HDMI 2.1 port carries 4K at 120 Hz plus VRR and ALLM, which a PS5, Xbox Series X or modern gaming PC needs to hit its peak. The key question is how many you have, because each console and PC needs its own. The LG C4, LG B4, Samsung S90D and Panasonic Z95A each give you four. The Sony BRAVIA 8 and Philips OLED809 give you only two, and on those one port often doubles as the eARC output for a soundbar, leaving just one free. If you have a PS5, an Xbox and a gaming PC, only the four-port sets will connect them all at full quality without swapping cables.
Refresh rate sets the maximum frame rate the panel can show. The C4, S90D and Z95A run at 144 Hz, which suits a high-frame-rate gaming PC; the B4, BRAVIA 8 and OLED809 run at 120 Hz, which is plenty for a PS5 or Xbox. All six support VRR (Variable Refresh Rate), which syncs the panel to the game frame rate to remove tearing and stutter, and the LG sets add both Nvidia G-Sync and AMD FreeSync certification. One subtle point: HDMI bandwidth. The C4, S90D and Z95A run 48 Gbps ports, while the budget B4 runs 40 Gbps. Both handle 4K/120Hz gaming today; the 48 Gbps ports simply have more headroom for higher frame rates and future formats.
The LG C4 is the most complete gaming TV here. It pairs the lowest input lag on test (5.8 ms) with four 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports, 144 Hz, G-Sync and FreeSync, and the mature webOS Game Optimiser overlay, which lets you tweak settings without leaving the game. For a household with multiple consoles and a PC, nothing beats it at the price.
The LG B4 brings most of the C4 gaming skill set, four HDMI 2.1 ports, 120 Hz, VRR, 9.5 ms input lag and the same webOS interface, for £450 less. The only compromises are 40 Gbps rather than 48 Gbps ports and a dimmer 660 nit panel, neither of which holds back 4K/120Hz gaming. For a gaming bedroom or a brilliant 48-inch gaming monitor, it is the smart buy.
If you want a colour-rich gaming picture on a larger panel, the Samsung S90D has four HDMI 2.1 ports, 144 Hz, 9.2 ms input lag and a Gaming Hub that streams cloud games without a console. Its QD-OLED colour makes vivid games look fantastic.
The LG C4 is our top gaming OLED. It has four full 48 Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports, a 144 Hz refresh rate, VRR with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium, and the lowest input lag we measured at 5.8 ms (1080p/120Hz). The webOS Game Optimiser overlay is the most polished gaming interface too. The cheaper LG B4 is the value gaming pick at 9.5 ms input lag and 40 Gbps ports.
For 4K at 120 Hz from a PS5, Xbox Series X or modern PC, yes. HDMI 2.1 carries the bandwidth needed for 4K/120Hz plus VRR and ALLM. A 40 Gbps port (as on the LG B4) handles 4K/120Hz fine; a 48 Gbps port (LG C4, Samsung S90D, Panasonic Z95A) adds headroom for higher frame rates and future formats. Count the HDMI 2.1 ports if you have several consoles.
Yes. Every OLED in our test measured between 5.8 ms and 16.4 ms of input lag at 120 Hz, well below the roughly 30 ms threshold where lag becomes noticeable. The LG C4 at 5.8 ms and LG B4 at 9.5 ms are excellent even for fast competitive play, and OLED near-instant pixel response also means almost no motion blur, which is a real advantage in fast games.
For serious gaming, prioritise input lag and the number of HDMI 2.1 ports. Our top pick is the LG C4: lowest lag at 5.8 ms, four 48 Gbps ports, 144 Hz and the best gaming interface. On a budget, the LG B4 delivers four HDMI 2.1 ports and 9.5 ms lag for far less. The Samsung S90D is the colour-rich alternative. Avoid the two-port Sony BRAVIA 8 and Philips OLED809 if you have several consoles, excellent though they are for film. See the full field in our best OLED TV ranking and read the buying guide to get the size right.