
Now that the Xbox Series X and S is out in the wild, you might be considering picking up a new television in order to get the best out of Microsoft's powerful new console. For a while now you could just go to the local electronics store and pick up a 4K TV with the assurance that if it had HDR then you were all set, but with this new generation of consoles there are a few more things to consider. Namely support for 120FPS - most current TVs only support 60 frames per second which is fine, but if you want to get the very best experience from the powerful Series X, then you might want to upgrade to a 120FPS compatible TV.
Stick with us and we'll break down the best options for you in this lovely guide.
The Best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X: What Should You Be Looking For?
Getting your head around what it is you should be looking for when buying another TV isn't the simplest undertaking. Trust us, we've been all there. In this guide we'll consider what features are most important in a TV which you will use with an Xbox Series X.
- 4K resolution - a no-brainer which you are going to want in any TV in 2020. 1080p simply doesn't cut it anymore.
- HDR or High Dynamic Range is another important feature as it will give you the best brightness and colours in games. We recommend that you look for a TV with HDR10.
- Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos will be enabled for the first time ever in console history with the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S, with the former enabling ultravivid picture quality - incredible brightness, contrast, colour and detail. The two consoles will support this feature for entertainment apps at launch, and it's coming to games in 2021.
- 120 frames-per-second is now possible with select games on Xbox Series X, but you'll need a TV with 120Hz support to activate this. Furthermore, if you want to play games at 4K resolution at 120Hz, you must also purchase a 4K TV with HDMI 2.1 and 120Hz support. Microsoft will supply an Ultra High-Speed 2.1 HDMI cable inside the Xbox Series X packaging for use with next-gen games that support 4K, 120Hz.
- Variable refresh rate is separate from the typical chatter of gaming frame rates. Commonly referred to as VRR, it is a new feature that allows the Xbox Series X and TV to communicate and adjust refresh rates on the fly.
- Input latency is also very important when choosing the right 4K TV for gaming purposes. This is the time it takes for your button press to be accepted by the console and then sent to the TV for display, so you want this particular statistic to be as small as possible.
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The Best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X: Our Recommendations
Taking all this into account here at the 4K TVs which we recommend that you buy alongside a Xbox Series X. We've included options to suit all budgets.
LG CX OLED TV
This is the deluxe option which includes everything you could ever want in a modern 4K TV including the all-important 120Hz support and outstanding picture quality.
- Available in 48, 55, 65, and 77-inch variations
- 4K, HDR10, HDMI 2.1, 120Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision / Atmos
- Roughly 13ms of input latency
- Price ranges from £1,399/$1,399 through to £1,999/$1,999
Samsung Q80T QLED TV
Coming in at a slightly cheaper price to the LG above, this QLED is worth a look. Sure it's not got the deeper black levels of OLED, but it's still a solid purchase.
- Available in 49, 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch variations
- 4K, HDR10+, HDMI 2.1 (with one port), 120Hz, VRR
- Roughly 10ms of input latency
- Prices range from £1,089/$1,097 through to £3,699/$2,997
Sony Bravia XH9005 TV
Sony's XH9005 forgoes the OLED / QLED panel, but it's got the all-important HDMI 2.1 ports and 120Hz support, so for the price it's worth considering.
- Available in 55, 65, 75, and 85-inch variations
- 4K, HDR10, HDMI 2.1 (with two ports), 120Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision / Atmos
- Roughly 15ms of input latency
- Prices range from £999/$998 through to £2599/$2598
LG NANO866NA TV
The LG NANO866NA (similar to the LG NANO85 in other parts of the world) is one of the cheapest HDMI 2.1 - and therefore, 4K, 120FPS - options available on the market right now, and from experience, does a fantastic job with the Xbox Series X. The only downside here is some pretty poor backlight bleed when using the local dimming feature, but if you can live with that, the LG NANO866NA can literally handle anything the Xbox Series X throws at it.
We've actually been testing the Xbox Series X on a 49' version of this set for the past two weeks pre-launch, and can confirm that it looks great and runs very well at 4K, 120Hz on the system (after a firmware update!).
- Available in 49, 55 and 65 inch-variations
- 4K, HDR10, HDMI 2.1, 120Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision
- Roughly 15ms of input latency
- Prices range from £699 through to £999
Panasonic TX-HX800BZ TV
Now we are getting into the cheaper options, we need to make some sacrifices. This Panasonic is a great option but it will only play games in 4K / 60 FPS. The Xbox Series X games will still look amazing on this set regardless.
- Available in 40, 50, 58, and 65-inch variations
- 4K, HDR10+, HDMI 2.0, Dolby Vision / Atmos
- Roughly 15ms of input latency
- Prices range from £655 through to £1,099
Samsung Q60T QLED TV
This QLED 4K TV is a bit of a bargain, but again it's only got 60 FPS support. No biggie for the price.
- Available in 43, 50, 55, 58, 65, 75, and 85-inch variations
- 4K, HDR10, HDMI 2.0
- Roughly 10ms of input latency
- Prices range from £549 through to £1,999 ($599 for a 55" set in the US)
Have any of these 4K TVs taken your fancy? Check out our Xbox Series X review for more information on the console, and feel free to share any further recommendations in the comments below.
Comments (34)
Couldnt recommend the CX more if you have the budget for it. Cracking TV.
You can tell the TV market is still catching up to the full capability of these next gen consoles but some solid choices out there, definitely go for the HDMI 2.1 and 120hz if you can.
Don't buy a TV now.
Wait for the tech and price to catch up.
No surprise that the LG OLED is top of the list.
I really want one, but I do want to see what the 2021 models will bring.
LG C9 is also a solid choice and cheaper than the CX it's has everything you need for series x
Some good picks for any budget. Good work guys! I don't care about 120fps as this will likely come at the cost of the quality of visual fidelity. Probably only useful in online shooters, too. I've got the Samsung Q60 QLED tv and can definitely recommend it if you're on a budget and looking for a solid and reliable 4K tv.
I have a LG B8 55”, I think it’ll do just do just fine
I'd much rather wait for mini LED or micro LED than get OLED with its horrendous burn-in. Hopefully they'll come along before too long. My TV is 4k HDR anyway, so it's good for a while yet.
2 years before I get 4k120, too dear, price will have to come down
what do people do with their old 55" tv? Not like I can put it in the bedroom like the old days. I love my 55" Sony Bravia but nobody wants a non 4k tv these days and I'm not binning it?
As a happy LG C9 owner, I agree with the top recommendation, LG CX (they're basically the same). Today, burn-in is overblown and the result of extreme tests.
I bought a 75” Samsung two years ago as a moving in present for myself... the other-half would roll her eyes if I bought a new TV now.
I’ve got my eye on the LG CX at 77”, I have a rule when I buy TVs. Always got to go bigger than the previous one.
The Series X is a good reason to review the TV options.
I bought a C9 55" just before the CX came out, it was a nice little cost saving and it will do everything I need it to do with the Series X.
@StonyKL
If you are feeling generous, a charity shop, if not, ebay/Cash Converter/Cash Generator/CEX.
These are just way too big for me. I'd like to see a PC monitor with all the CX options at 27-32 inches. 40 at most. I'll wait
I'll be getting the CX 48" for my small bedroom around Black Friday to pair nicely with my Series X
Great guide & thanks for the tips! I need to get a new TV, so this was super helpful! 👍🏻
Please make a similar list for monitors further down the line. Specially since SX has powerful coverage for 1440p resolution.
LG C9 all day, every day. The best blacks, good refresh rates, low latency and enough built-in counter measures to negate any and all burn-in issues.
Samsung's higher end QLED's come as a close second, though, so both are a good purchase for next gen gaming, AND movies/TV watching.
I thought to really benefit noticeably from 4K you need a TV that is at least 55"?
@StonyKL sell it? Donate it to a friend or family member? Donate it to goodwill? Simply recycle it?
Or, store it in case you find room for it later if you move to a bigger place.
I got myself the Q80T. I almost got the LG CX but while reading about the pros and cons, seems OLED are much more likely to get burn in (something that can happen due to game HUDs) while it seems to be much more rare on the QELD.
Got to also say size available was also a factor. I originally wanted a 85", they don't make the CX that big. Eventually had to go for a bit smaller (could not find affordable stands for such a large TV) but had alrwdy picked the one I was going for.
In retrospect, I could had gone for the 77" LG, would had been a middle ground between what I got and what I wanted, size wise. Burn in posinilty on such an expensive TV keeps making me feel I made the right choice for my needs. Plus, I love those super deep blacks.
I have a Samsung KS8000 that's only a few years old so rather than upgrade the set I think I'll nab a good monitor (with better delay) for online play. RPGs and co-op content is fine on the set (the MP is mostly as well tbh).
I don't see me choosing the 120fps option on any games over visual fidelity so I will max out at 4k 60 anyway.
So there is no point in me buying anything new while my current sets are working fine.
"To suit all budgets"
Yet you don't include the ACTUAL best TV and go with the CX meme (don't get me wrong, it is the 2nd best TV and is better value than the best TV which is 3x the price nearly).
Having said that I bought a 65" CX yesterday as it was €600 off because Ireland started black friday deals already since we're in full lockdown till december. It will be my secondary TV replacing my old panasonic plasma in a less used room, because I wouldn't waste my primary viewing experience on 2nd place just because it's a cheaper.
The best TV is the one i already own lol. Not looking to upgrade for the system. The TV we got a few years ago luckily turned out to be 4K60 but without HDR...i have no issues with what I'm seeing. Haven't used it on the old plasma yet...it's a backup for whenever the wife will be crafting and i need to move the X upstairs. That i expect to be disappointing when I see it.
@BlueOcean sell it on Kijiji or donate it to a shelter? You won't be getting top dollar but many people on a budget would buy it or again you can donate it.
Funny enough I picked up an LG CX OLED TV this weekend. Don’t see much difference between my old tv, the biggest difference I see is going to OLED from LED
I think I'll be sticking with my LG B7 for a few more years yet.
As @Medic_Alert said, I'll almost certainly be choosing resolution over 120 fps options anyway so 4K60 is more than enough (not that every game will even reach that anyway!)
@Krzzystuff What?
@BlueOcean lol sorry. I meant to reply to @StonyKL about what to do with his old TV
I started looking for a 4k TV yesterday. Prices i see range from $700 to $2200. One problem i have is that the type of base, I require one with round base as opposed to one of the peg leg style stand. Otherwise it won't fit on my dresser .
@Krzzystuff OK 😁.
I’ve heard some say that the screen tearing on Assassins Creed in the Series X is down to VRR, you need a VRR capable TV to stop the testing, if that’s true then that sucks and a lot of people will be getting lots of screen tearing!
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