The best 4K TVs for Xbox Series X in 2024

LG has consistently been one of the best tv brands for years now, and for gamers, the LG C4 OLED TV is an absolutely superb choice. The OLED screen provides superb contrast between light and dark, and with peak brightness at over 1000 nits, this screen is great for vivid game and cinematic experiences.

The design hasn't changed much over the last few years, but it doesn't really need to. A beautiful slim design with incredibly thin bezels house that glorious screen. And it's ably supported by 40W speakers that utilise Dolby Atmos.

It's also got plenty of gamer-specific tech, too – AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync compatibility, along with a 120Hz variable refresh rate. Support is available for 144Hz inputs, and auto low latency mode. There's an input lag of just 0.1ms in gaming mode, giving you the best possible chance of coming out on top. 

LG's webOS is a very user-friendly smart TV interface, one of the best around, in fact. If you're looking for a beautiful screen with superb gaming performance on top, and at a reasonable price, this is the one to go for.

TCL continues to burnish its reputation for making some of the best budget TVs, and when it comes to gaming, our current top pick is the TCL QM8B – which, at £649 for the 55-inch model, is exceptionally affordable considering everything you're getting. 

This TV used mini-LED backlight technology to provide excellent contrast between light and dark parts of the screen – peak brightness hits 1300 nits. QLED quantum dot tech supplies a billion different colours and shades, to create a vibrant and rich palette for displaying games. Support for just about every HDR format means you're virtually guaranteed the best possible picture no matter what you're watching. 

The TCL QM8B has Game Master Pro mode, which supports AMD FreeSync Premium Pro for fluid, artifact-free performance. And with a 144Hz variable refresh rate, tearing and blurring are things of the past. Two 15W speakers are supported by Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD, while the smart TV interface is provided by GoogleTV.

Samsung's Neo QLEDs take the lead over comparable OLEDs and standard QLEDs in terms of brightness. The 120hz variable refresh rate is there for silky smooth gameplay (and there's support for 4K/144Hz with PC connected content). But even better than that is the inclusion of AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, so wave goodbye to screen tearing and stutter. Resolution is bolstered by this TV's Neo Quantum AI Gen2 4K Processor. Analysing every scene on the fly, the AI-powered image enhancement will push your visual gaming experience even higher. 

Sound-wise, the QN95D will really blast out those in-game sound effects and cinematic music. But if that's not enough power, the addition of Samsung's Q-Symphony will pair your eight internal multi-directional TV speakers with your soundbar too. Dolby Atmos and Dolby Digital will elevate the soundstage of your first-person shooter to envelop the room for total immersion. You even get Alexa and Bixby voice services built in.

Sony produces some of the best TVs for PS5 gaming, but the Sony Bravia XR A80L is no slouch for Xbox gamers either. It's got almost everything a dedicated gamer could ask for, at a mid-range price point. While latency of 16.5ms isn't great, that's offset by 4K/120Hz variable refresh rate through both HDMI 2.1 ports, and auto low latency mode. It's a very capable gaming telly. 

But, given that most of us use our TV for more than just gaming, it's also a strong all-round display. The OLED display can deliver pure blacks to give brilliant contrast, and automatically tries to upscale whatever you're watching to 4K, or close to it.

The A80L also makes use of Acoustic Surface Audio technology, which means sound comes from the right place on the screen. Compatible with Dolby Atmos, XR Surround creates 3D audio, even without using one of the best soundbars.

Samsung's flagship QD-OLED television for 2024, this is unquestionably one of the best TVs of the year. OLED HDR Pro means this is an exceptionally bright display, while also using a new anti-glare filter to minimise distracting reflections on the screen. Even if you're in a bright room, you'll still have no issues seeing the picture on the screen. 

Gaming support is impressive. Four HDMI 2.1 ports enable 4K/120Hz playback. There's also support for 144Hz frame rates from compatible PC's, while auto low latency mode and FreeSync Premium Pro work together to reduce tearing and stuttering. There's even an AI Auto Game Mode, designed to automatically adjust the picture settings to suit the type of game you're playing.

Dolby Atmos and Samsung Q-Symphony work with Object Tracking from eight built-in speakers to create an immersive audio experience. AI augments this to help optimise the sound based on what you're watching, and where. The only downer is the lack of support for Dolby Vision Game Mode, which Xbox owners can benefit from on other televisions.

The best Sony TVs have been consistently among the best brands for years, if not decades. And with the A95L, they’ve produced yet another incredible premium TV. It's one of the absolute best TVs currently available, perfect for cinephiles, and great for gamers too.

In terms of picture quality, brightness, motion response, this is one of the best around. The A95L automatically upscales images close to 4K, XR Clear Image helps reduce blur and image noise, while XR OLED Motion helps reduce blur caused by fast movement – particularly valuable for fast moving games on your Xbox.

There’s also plenty of other support for gamers. Two HDMI 2.1 ports enable 4K/120Hz, as well as supporting VRR and ALLM. You're also provided with the Bravia cam, which recognises where you’re sitting and optimises picture and sound settings accordingly. Multi-view enables you to split the screen, so you can, for example, play your game on one side of the screen, while watching a walkthrough on the other.  

The sound is excellent, utilising Sony's Acoustic Surface Audio to make sound come directly from the right part of the screen. XR Surround upscales to 3D surround sound, and Voice Zoom 2 improves the clarity of voices.  

For some reason, Sony decided to put the feet of this TV at the very edges of the bottom of the screen. So, you’ll either need an extremely wide TV stand, or a wall mount.

If you play games in a bright sunlit room, you'll need a TV that's bright enough to see. The Hisense U8N series does exactly that, and pleasingly, does it without breaking the bank. The U8N is a mini-LED screen that costs significantly less than many flagship televisions, but still offers plenty in return.  

If you want a really bright screen, this one is exceptional, boasting a peak brightness of over 3000 nits – trust us, that's a lot. While it won't be necessary most of the time, the fact that it can go that bright means that unless the sun has gone supernova, you'll almost certainly be able to see the screen. And, if the sun has gone supernova, finishing the latest episode of Loose Women probably isn't at the top of your agenda. 

While the sun is behaving itself, you get a whole host of features that mean this TV competes with far more expensive models. AI scene-by-scene processing to automatically upscale your content. Multi-channel audio with Dolby Atmos support. Support for all HDR formats, plus Dolby Vision IQ, which optimises your screen based on your lighting conditions. The Low Reflection screen technology absorbs reflections, reducing the distractions you'll see mirrored – essential in bright conditions. 

For gaming, the U8N supports a variable refresh rate up to 144Hz, FreeSync Premium Pro, auto low latency mode, and support for Dolby Vision gaming. It isn't quite as quick as some others in terms of input lag, but unless you're an elite gamer, it probably won't be noticeable. 

Overall, this is a superlative mid-range television, ideal for bright rooms, and great anywhere else as well.

When it comes to watching tv, films, or playing games, the Philips OLED908 television takes immersion to a different level. This TV offers fantastic picture quality, while a dedicated speaker array delivers improved audio without using a soundbar or speakers. Ambilight is a final flourish, helping to really draw you into whatever you're watching.  

Ambilight is designed to project ambient lighting onto the wall around the television. When it's set to vivid, the colours change to match whatever is on the screen. Philips claims that by minimising the contrast between a bright screen and dark surroundings, Ambilight can help reduce eye strain.  

This particular TV isn't just about gimmicks, though. As well as Ambilight, this OLED display delivers stunning picture quality, with peak brightness of 2,100 nits. It supports HDR content, including Dolby Vision, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG and HDR10 formats. It's also got plenty for gamers, with a 120Hz refresh rate, Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and Dolby Vision gaming support.

While still a smart design, it is thicker television than many rivals. The built-in speaker array, made by Bowers and Wilkins, is the main reason for this. That array makes this one of the best televisions on the market for audio, even without the aid of a soundbar. It's a great all-round package of great picture and sound quality, gaming features, and immersion.

While this model was released in 2023, the LG C3 is still a great telly with plenty of useful features – and a relatively affordable price. Having been around for a year, it's usually considerably cheaper than it was at launch, making it excellent value for money.  

The slim bezels look fantastic, and the screen is a wonderful 4K OLED display that looks stunning. HDR support and high pixel density create incredibly sharp images. A light boosting algorithm helps enhance contrast, while Dolby Atmos is supported by Virtual Surround Sound to create an immersive soundscape around you. 

Slightly disappointing is the native 100Hz refresh rate, but 4K/120 fps support is available via the HDMI 2.1 ports. A light boosting algorithm helps enhance contrast, while Dolby Atmos is supported by Virtual Surround Sound to create an immersive soundscape around you. 

For gaming, this won't disappoint either. Variable refresh rate, auto low latency mode, HGiG, FreeSync Premium and G-Sync compatibility are all supported. Game Optimiser mode automatically provides the perfect settings for a variety of game genres.

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