The best TV for PS5 Pro in October 2026 is the Samsung S95H for most buyers, the LG OLED evo C6 for anyone who wants an OLED under $2,000 at 55 inches, and the Sony BRAVIA 9 II for a bright room with a deep budget. TechRadar’s October 17 review of the BRAVIA 9 II backs that last pick with lab numbers, including 4,416 nits of peak HDR brightness and 5.2 ms of input lag at 1080p 120Hz on the 65-inch model.
This guide compares the newest sets from LG, Samsung, Sony and TCL on the things a PlayStation owner actually uses. That means HDMI 2.1 ports, 120Hz handling, variable refresh rate, input lag, brightness and the price at each screen size. Every spec and price below comes from a maker’s own page or a named review, and each number says whether a lab measured it or a company claimed it.
The console side is simpler. PlayStation’s own site lists the PS5 Pro as the newest PS5 model, and our PS5 Pro vs Xbox Series X vs Switch 2 price gap breakdown covers what the box itself costs. The TV is the other half of the purchase, and at flagship sizes it often costs more than the console.
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The Short Answer: Best TV for PS5 Pro in 2026
Five sets cover nearly every PS5 Pro buyer. The table below gives the pick, the reason and the lowest US price at the size noted. All prices are manufacturer launch or list prices from LG, Samsung, Sony and TCL pages, so check a retailer before you buy, because several of these TVs now sell for less than list.
| Pick | Model | Main reason | Starting US price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall | Samsung S95H | 165Hz panel, G-SYNC Compatible, four HDMI 2.1 ports on the set | $2,499.99 (55-inch) |
| Best OLED value | LG OLED evo C6 | 4K at 165Hz, ClearMR 10000 certification | $1,399 (42-inch), $1,999 (55-inch) |
| Best premium OLED | LG OLED evo G6 | Four 4K/165Hz inputs, 5-year panel warranty | $2,499 (55-inch) |
| Best for bright rooms | Sony BRAVIA 9 II | 4,416 nits measured, matte anti-glare screen | $3,599.99 (65-inch) |
| Best big screen for the money | TCL QM8L | Up to 6,000 nits claimed, four HDMI 2.1 inputs | From $1,199.99 (75-inch sale) |
The Samsung S95H earns the top slot because it removes the usual trade-offs. It supports 165Hz, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro, it has four HDMI 2.1 ports on the set itself, and Samsung says it is up to 35% brighter than last year’s model. Nothing in that list is a PS5 Pro requirement on its own, yet together they mean the TV will not limit the console, a future PC or a second console.
The LG C6 takes the value crown because it brings the same 165Hz class of gaming support down to a $1,399 entry price at 42 inches. If you want the brightest OLED LG makes, the G6 costs $500 more at 55 inches and adds a 5-year panel warranty. The BRAVIA 9 II is the outlier. It costs $3,599.99 at 65 inches, offers only two full-speed HDMI 2.1 ports, and still wins for living rooms with big windows. TCL’s QM8L is the pick when screen size matters more than perfect blacks.
How We Compared These TVs and Why the PS5 Pro Changes the Math
We built this comparison from the makers’ own US pages, fetched on October 27, 2026, plus lab and hands-on reviews from independent outlets. When a review measured something with a colorimeter or a Leo Bodnar lag tester, we label it measured. When a maker published a figure on a press page, we label it claimed. That split matters more than usual here, because TV brightness claims often run well ahead of what a lab records.
The PS5 Pro shapes the shopping list in three ways. First, it outputs 4K at up to 120Hz, so a 144Hz or 165Hz panel gives a console player no extra frames. Those higher rates matter only if you also connect a gaming PC. Second, variable refresh rate (VRR) and auto low latency mode (ALLM) matter every day, because they cut tearing and input lag whenever a game’s frame rate wobbles. Third, every device you want to run at full speed needs an HDMI 2.1 port, and TVs differ sharply on how many they offer.
That last point decides more purchases than any spec sheet headline. A TV with two full-speed ports serves a PS5 Pro and a soundbar. It struggles once you add a gaming PC or a second console. Our PS5 Pro worth-it decision test walks through whether the console upgrade itself makes sense before you spend more on the display.
We also picked only current models. LG’s G6 and C6 replace the 2025 G5 and C5 lines. Samsung’s S95H, S90H and S85H replace last year’s S95F family. Sony’s BRAVIA 9 II launched in August 2026. TCL’s 2026 L series, including the QM7L, QM8L and X11L, succeeds its K-series sets, though TCL still lists several 2025 K models alongside them. Older sets appear only as context.
What we left out
We did not rank TVs on movie picture quality alone, since this guide targets console gaming. We also skipped budget 1080p and entry LED sets, because the PS5 Pro’s headline features need HDMI 2.1 bandwidth to show up. Finally, we did not use any figure we could not trace to a maker page or a named reviewer, which is why a few cells in the tables say not listed.
Spec Table: LG G6 vs Samsung S95H vs Sony BRAVIA 9 II vs TCL QM8L
The table puts one flagship from each brand side by side. TCL’s QM8L stands in for its mid-premium tier, while the QM7L and X11L get their own table in the TCL section. Where a source gave no figure, the cell says so rather than guessing.
| Spec | LG OLED evo G6 | Samsung S95H | Sony BRAVIA 9 II | TCL QM8L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panel technology | OLED evo (four-stack tandem panel) | QD-OLED | True RGB LED (RGB mini-LED) | SQD-Mini LED |
| US sizes | 55, 65, 77, 83, 97 inch | 55, 65, 77, 83 inch | 65, 75, 85, 115 inch | 65, 75, 85, 98 inch |
| Maximum refresh rate | 165Hz | 165Hz | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Variable refresh rate | NVIDIA G-SYNC, AMD FreeSync Premium | G-SYNC Compatible, FreeSync Premium Pro | VRR and ALLM | VRR and ALLM, Game Accelerator 288 |
| HDMI 2.1 ports | 4, all up to 4K/165Hz | 4 on the TV, plus 4 with optional Wireless One Connect Box | 2 of 4 HDMI ports | 4, all 4K at 144Hz |
| Picture processor | Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 | NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor | XR Processor | TSR AI Pro Processor |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG | OLED HDR Pro branding | Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG (no HDR10+) | Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG |
| Brightness figure | Claimed 45% boost, up to 3.9x a regular OLED | Claimed up to 2,700 nits | Measured 4,416 nits (10% window) | Claimed up to 6,000 nits |
| Smart platform | webOS 26 | Tizen, up to 7 years of OS updates | Google TV with Gemini | Google TV |
| Audio | AI Sound Pro, Dolby Atmos | Dolby Atmos, Object Tracking Sound+ | 80W system, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X | Audio by Bang & Olufsen |
| Warranty note | 5-year panel warranty | Not listed in sources reviewed | Not listed in sources reviewed | 1-year warranty |
| Starting US price | $2,499 (55-inch) | $2,499.99 (55-inch) | $3,599.99 (65-inch) | From $1,199.99 (75-inch sale) |
Three rows decide most PS5 Pro purchases. The first is HDMI 2.1 ports. LG and TCL give you four full-speed inputs, Samsung gives four and lets you add four more, and Sony gives two. The second is the HDR format list. Sony omits HDR10+ while TCL supports every major format, which matters mostly for streaming apps rather than the console. The third is brightness, where the gap between measured and claimed figures is wide enough that you should read the next section before trusting any single number.
One more caution on the Samsung column. Samsung’s press materials say the S95H and S90H carry a 165Hz motion package, and a footnote says 4K at 165Hz works only with PC-connected games. The S85H gets a 120Hz package instead. For a PS5 Pro owner, all three top out at the console’s 120Hz output anyway.
Benchmarks and Input Lag From Five Sources
Independent gaming-TV data for the 2026 sets is thinner than for last year’s models, because several of these TVs only reached shops in the spring and summer. We pulled every public measurement we could verify. Beyond TechRadar, the numbers come from IM.com.au’s Australian BRAVIA 9 II review, The Shortcut’s Samsung S95H hands-on and What Hi-Fi’s LG G6 coverage, plus the makers’ published claims.
| Source | Metric | Result | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechRadar | BRAVIA 9 II peak HDR brightness, 10% window, Professional mode | 4,416 nits | Measured |
| TechRadar | BRAVIA 9 II fullscreen HDR brightness | 974 nits | Measured |
| TechRadar | Samsung R95H peak HDR brightness (reference RGB set) | 1,977 nits | Measured |
| TechRadar | BRAVIA 9 II input lag, 4K 60Hz | 9.8 ms | Measured |
| TechRadar | BRAVIA 9 II input lag, 1080p 120Hz | 5.2 ms | Measured |
| IM.com.au | BRAVIA 9 II peak HDR brightness, 10% window | About 3,990 nits | Measured |
| IM.com.au | BRAVIA 9 II input lag at 120Hz | 13.5 ms | Measured |
| The Shortcut | 2025 Samsung S95F peak brightness | Up to 2,200 nits | Measured last year |
| The Shortcut | S95H brightness per Samsung | Up to 2,700 nits, 35% brighter | Claimed |
| LG | G6 brightness per LG | 45% boost, up to 3.9x a regular OLED | Claimed |
| TCL | QM7L / QM8L / X11L peak brightness | Up to 3,000 / 6,000 / 10,000 nits | Claimed |
Brightness: Measured and Claimed
Sony is the only brand in this group with a clean lab reading, and it is a striking one. At 4,416 nits, TechRadar’s unit hit more than double the 1,977 nits it recorded on Samsung’s R95H RGB set. IM.com.au measured about 3,990 nits on its own 65-inch sample, which still sits far above any OLED. TechRadar ran its test in Professional mode, the closest to Filmmaker Mode, so a TV in a default vivid mode may read differently.
Samsung’s claim of up to 2,700 nits on the S95H sounds modest next to Sony’s figure, but OLED panels reach their peak in small highlights and hold up in dark rooms. The Shortcut measured the 2025 S95F at up to 2,200 nits, so Samsung’s 35% claim is a plausible step rather than a leap. LG’s 3.9x claim compares the G6 with a regular OLED rather than with last year’s G5, so treat it as marketing until a lab publishes G6 numbers. TCL’s top-end claims of 6,000 nits for the QM8L and 10,000 for the X11L read as series maximums that vary by screen size, a caveat TCL’s own comparison page states.
Input Lag: Two Labs, Two Answers
The two BRAVIA 9 II lag readings do not match, and that is normal. TechRadar’s Leo Bodnar tester reported 9.8 ms at 4K 60Hz and 5.2 ms at 1080p 120Hz. IM.com.au reported 13.5 ms at 120Hz. The difference most likely comes from the test pattern, the mode and the signal format, since both labs agree the lag is low. Anything under roughly 15 ms feels instant to most players, so the gap will not change how a shooter plays.
For context on how fast this category is moving, our LG G5 vs Samsung S95F vs Sony Bravia 8 II comparison covers last year’s flagships. The 2026 generation keeps the same 165Hz ceiling on OLED but adds RGB backlights and brighter panels.
What Reviewers Say
RTINGS names the Samsung S95H the best TV it has tested for the PS5 and PS5 Pro in 2026, and it ranks the LG G6 as a close rival with a similar gaming experience. In its BRAVIA 9 II review, the RTINGS editorial testing team wrote: “It has low input lag and a good selection of gaming features, including VRR support to reduce tearing and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two of its inputs.” The phrase “on two of its inputs” is the catch for Sony, and it appears in nearly every review of the set.
Kevin Lee at The Shortcut singled out the Samsung S95H for shipping with G-SYNC, a feature he described as formerly exclusive to LG TVs. It means variable frame rates work on a PS5 Pro, an Xbox Series X, a Nintendo Switch 2 and both AMD and NVIDIA gaming PCs. TechRadar’s James Davidson called the BRAVIA 9 II great for gaming but noted that its high price will put it out of reach for most people.
Samsung S95H: The Best All-Round Pick for PS5 Pro
Samsung announced the 2026 OLED lineup on April 2, 2026, with three series, the S95H, S90H and S85H, in sizes up to 83 inches. The S95H is the flagship, and it prices at $2,499.99 for 55 inches, $3,399.99 for 65, $4,499.99 for 77 and $6,499.99 for 83. For gaming, Samsung lists Motion Xcelerator 165Hz, NVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible and FreeSync Premium Pro on both the S95H and S90H.
The S95H’s most practical advantage is connectivity. The Shortcut counts four HDMI 2.1 ports on the TV itself, after Samsung moved them back onto the set and dropped the old wired One Connect Box. An optional Wireless One Connect Box adds four more, for eight in total. That is more than any other brand offers, and it suits a living room with a PS5 Pro, a second console, a gaming PC and a streaming box.
The S95H also brings a new FloatLayer design, an Art Mode that The Shortcut says looks nearly three-dimensional, and a claim that Samsung has solved OLED burn-in for static images. The reviewer says that last point needs long-term testing, and we agree. Console gamers who leave a health bar on screen for hours should still vary what they watch and use the TV’s pixel care settings.
On the software side, Samsung promises up to 7 years of OS updates, and its Gaming Hub supports console-free cloud gaming. If you plan to try that, our Samsung Gaming Hub free cloud gaming setup guide shows how to start at $0. Samsung’s US store reportedly listed the 77-inch S95H from $3,699.99 on October 21, down from its $4,499.99 list price, which suggests the street price has already moved.
The weak spots are modest. The wall-mount-first design looks odd on a stand, according to The Shortcut, and the optional wireless box adds cost. The S90H is the sensible step down. It shares the 165Hz and G-SYNC package, and it costs $1,999.99 for 55 inches and $2,699.99 for 65. The S85H drops to a 120Hz package and sells for $1,499.99 at 55 inches and $1,999.99 at 65 inches, which is a fair deal for a PS5 Pro owner who never touches a PC.
LG G6 and C6: Four 165Hz Ports and Steep Price Cuts
LG announced US retail availability for the 2026 OLED evo G6 beginning in March 2026. LG presents the G6 as an OLED evo flagship suitable for cinematic viewing and gaming, with a five-year panel warranty. It comes in 55, 65, 77, 83 and 97 inches at $2,499, $3,399, $4,499, $6,499 and $24,999.
What Hi-Fi’s review described the G6 as a five-star TV with flawless gaming specifications, noting that all four HDMI 2.1 inputs support up to 4K at 165Hz with VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision gaming HDR. It also said LG has backed away from pushing peak brightness at all costs, which produces more natural skin tones than the G5. For a PS5 Pro owner, four full-speed ports and G-SYNC plus FreeSync support make the G6 the safest buy on the connectivity side.
Prices are already sliding. What Hi-Fi reported on October 23 that the UK G6 had fallen to £2,159 from a £3,000 launch price with a discount code and cashback, and a deal widget on the same page reportedly lists the 65-inch US model at $2,499.99 against its $3,399.99 list price. Treat those as reported street prices, not guaranteed ones. LG’s US site also shows a Black Friday price guarantee banner on select TVs, so waiting until late November may pay off.
The C6 is the model most PS5 Pro owners should check first. LG calls it its best-selling OLED. It runs the same Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3, supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, handles 4K at 165Hz, and carries VESA’s ClearMR 10000 certification for motion clarity. It comes in six sizes, with launch prices of $1,399 for 42 inches, $1,599 for 48, $1,999 for 55, $2,699 for 65, $3,699 for 77 and $5,299 for 83.
Smart TV platform matters less than it used to, but it still shapes daily use. LG’s webOS 26 carries every major streaming app. For a closer look at how LG, Samsung and Amazon handle game streaming on the TV itself, see our Samsung Gaming Hub vs LG Gaming Portal vs Fire TV comparison.
Sony BRAVIA 9 II: Brightest Panel, Only Two HDMI 2.1 Ports
Sony’s BRAVIA 9 II launched in August 2026 as the company’s flagship True RGB LED TV, sitting above the BRAVIA 7 II. It uses red, green and blue mini-LEDs instead of white ones, and it comes in 65, 75, 85 and 115 inches at $3,599.99, $4,599.99, $6,499.99 and $30,999.99. TechRadar called it the best mini-LED TV of 2026 and said the set rivals OLED for contrast.
For gaming, Sony ships the features a PlayStation owner wants. Two ports deliver 4K at 120Hz with VRR and ALLM, and the TV adds Perfect for PS5 features, including Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. Those settings tune HDR tone mapping and the picture mode for console content. The matte anti-glare screen is the other big advantage. IM.com.au praised the panel’s non-reflective finish against the glossy BRAVIA 7 II, and TechRadar said the matte screen handled reflections far better than the step-down model.
The drawbacks are price, ports and format support. TechRadar put the 65-inch set about $500 above comparable OLEDs and RGB rivals, and it noted that Sony rarely discounts. The review also found some blooming when viewed off-center and no HDR10+ support. In October 2026, the US and UK prices were unchanged, though Australian prices had dropped, with the 65-inch now at AU$4,795 according to TechRadar.
Only two of the four HDMI inputs run at full 2.1 speed. If you own a PS5 Pro and a gaming PC, that is already full. A soundbar typically uses the eARC input instead, but a second console will compete for the same two ports. The Sony is therefore the right TV for a single-console, bright-room household that values anti-glare performance, and the wrong TV for a multi-device games room.
TCL QM7L, QM8L and X11L: The Value Play
TCL’s 2026 L series uses what the company calls SQD-Mini LED, and the QM7L and QM8L both list VRR, ALLM and a Game Accelerator 288 mode. The QM8L has four HDMI 2.1 inputs, but only inputs 1 and 2 run at 4K 144Hz.
| Model | Sizes | Peak brightness (claimed) | Local dimming zones (claimed) | 75-inch price now | 75-inch regular price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QM7L | 55, 65, 75, 85, 98 inch | Up to 3,000 nits | Up to 2,100+ | From $799.99 | $1,199.99 |
| QM8L | 65, 75, 85, 98 inch | Up to 6,000 nits | Up to 4,000+ | From $1,199.99 | $2,499.99 |
| X11L | 75, 85, 98 inch | Up to 10,000 nits | Up to 20,736 | From $2,999.99 | $5,999.99 |
TCL’s own page shows these 75-inch sale prices alongside its Halloween Sale, which ends October 31. The QM8L’s sale price cuts the regular price by just over half, so a buyer should treat the sale figure as the real price and the list price as a reference. The same logic applies to the X11L, where the $3,000 saving puts a 75-inch flagship below the price of a 65-inch Sony BRAVIA 9 II.
Where does a TCL fit a PS5 Pro owner? It fits when screen size and brightness per dollar matter more than OLED’s perfect blacks. A 75-inch QM7L at $799.99 puts a big, bright, VRR-capable screen in a room for less than a 55-inch OLED costs. The trade-offs are a 1-year warranty against LG’s 5-year panel cover, a more limited track record on PlayStation-specific tuning, and mini-LED blooming that OLED avoids.
TCL’s naming is also moving. The K-series sets, including the QM6K, QM7K, QM8K and QM9K, remain on sale next to the L series, and TCL lists an RM9L RGB-Mini LED model at 85 to 115 inches as well. If a store sells a 2025 K model next to an L model, compare the HDMI port table above before assuming the older set is a bargain.
Pricing: What Each Size Costs in October 2026
The table lists manufacturer launch or list prices in US dollars for the sizes each brand sells. LG and Samsung price their equivalent models almost identically, and the pattern looks deliberate. A 55-inch LG G6 and a 55-inch Samsung S95H cost $2,499 and $2,499.99, and the 65-inch versions cost $3,399 and $3,399.99. TCL and Sony are priced independently of that grid.
| Size | LG G6 | LG C6 | Samsung S95H | Samsung S90H | Samsung S85H | Sony BRAVIA 9 II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 55-inch | $2,499 | $1,999 | $2,499.99 | $1,999.99 | $1,499.99 | Not sold |
| 65-inch | $3,399 | $2,699 | $3,399.99 | $2,699.99 | $1,999.99 | $3,599.99 |
| 75-inch | Not sold | Not sold | Not sold | Not sold | Not sold | $4,599.99 |
| 77-inch | $4,499 | $3,699 | $4,499.99 | $3,699.99 | $2,799.99 | Not sold |
| 83-inch | $6,499 | $5,299 | $6,499.99 | $5,299.99 | $4,499.99 | Not sold |
| 85-inch | Not sold | Not sold | Not sold | Not sold | Not sold | $6,499.99 |
Three patterns stand out. First, the LG C6 and Samsung S90H are priced within a dollar of each other at every shared size, and both undercut their flagships by about $500 to $800 at 55 to 77 inches. Second, the Samsung S85H is the cheapest 2026 OLED in this group, starting at $1,199.99 for 48 inches. Third, Sony’s pricing sits well above the OLED grid at 65 inches, which is why TechRadar flagged value as the weak point.
List price is only half the story in late October. What Hi-Fi’s G6 deal and Samsung’s reported 77-inch S95H promotion both show OLED street prices running below list. TCL’s 52% cut on the QM8L is deeper still. If you can wait four weeks for Black Friday, the odds favor lower prices on LG and Samsung. If you need a TV for a game launch next week, buy now but compare at least three retailers.
Price per inch gives another lens. The 75-inch TCL QM7L at $799.99 costs far less per inch than the 65-inch BRAVIA 9 II, which TechRadar lists at a launch price of $3,599.99. Those figures use list or sale prices and ignore street discounts.
Real-World Setups: Five Rooms, Five Picks
Specs only help once they meet a real room. These five setups use the measured and claimed data above to show which TV fits which household. Each setup names a pick, a backup and the one number that drives the choice.
A Dark Basement With One PS5 Pro
A single console in a dark room is the easiest case, and OLED wins. The LG C6 at 55 inches costs $1,999 and offers 4K at 165Hz, VRR and ClearMR 10000. The Samsung S90H costs $1,999.99 at the same size with the same 165Hz package. Pick whichever platform you prefer. Brightness barely matters here, so the G6 and S95H upgrades are nice but not necessary.
A Sunlit Living Room With Big Windows
This room favors the Sony BRAVIA 9 II. Its 4,416-nit measured peak and matte screen fight glare better than any glossy OLED, and its 5.2 ms 1080p 120Hz lag keeps games snappy. The 65-inch costs $3,599.99. The backup is the TCL QM8L, which claims up to 6,000 nits for much less money at 75 inches, though no independent lab figure backs that claim yet.
A Games Room With a PS5 Pro, a PC and a Switch 2
Count the ports. The S95H gives four HDMI 2.1 inputs on the set and four more with the optional wireless box. The G6 gives four and the TCL QM8L gives four. The BRAVIA 9 II gives two, which would force you to swap cables. The Shortcut points out that the S95H ships with G-SYNC, so a PC with an NVIDIA card and a PS5 Pro both get variable refresh on the same panel.
A Small Apartment Bedroom
At 42 or 48 inches, the options narrow. The LG C6 starts at $1,399 for 42 inches, and the Samsung S90H also starts at $1,399.99 at 42 inches. Samsung’s 42-inch S90H carries FreeSync Premium instead of FreeSync Premium Pro, per its own footnote. The S85H starts at 48 inches for $1,199.99 and runs a 120Hz package, which still covers everything a PS5 Pro outputs. For a monitor-sized alternative, our AOC vs Samsung vs ASUS gaming monitors comparison shows what a desk setup costs.
A Home Theater With an 85-Inch Screen
Size changes the math. Sony’s 85-inch BRAVIA 9 II costs $6,499.99, LG’s 83-inch G6 costs $6,499, and Samsung’s 83-inch S95H costs $6,499.99. All three sit at the same price, so choose on room light and ports. The TCL QM8L and X11L also come in 85 and 98 inches, and TCL’s 75-inch sale pricing suggests they undercut this group at larger sizes too. For a dark cinema room, the LG or Samsung wins. For a bright open plan, Sony or TCL wins.
Use-Case Recommendations: Which TV for Which Gamer
The table maps six common buying profiles to a first choice and a backup. It reflects the data above and our reading of it, so treat the ranking as judgment grounded in numbers rather than a lab score.
| If you are… | First choice | Backup | Deciding fact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Playing one PS5 Pro in a dark room | LG OLED evo C6 | Samsung S90H | $1,999 at 55 inches, 165Hz class support |
| Running a PS5 Pro plus a gaming PC | Samsung S95H | LG OLED evo G6 | Four HDMI 2.1 ports, 165Hz, G-SYNC |
| Gaming in a bright living room | Sony BRAVIA 9 II | TCL QM8L | 4,416 nits measured, matte screen |
| Buying a 75-inch or larger screen on a budget | TCL QM7L | TCL QM8L | 75-inch from $799.99 on sale |
| Wanting the longest warranty | LG OLED evo G6 | Check Samsung and Sony terms | 5-year panel warranty on the G6, per LG |
| Keeping spend under $1,500 | Samsung S85H | TCL QM7L | 48-inch from $1,199.99, 55-inch $1,499.99 |
A few edge cases deserve a mention. Dolby Vision support is confirmed for LG’s G6 and C6, Sony’s BRAVIA 9 II and TCL’s L series in our sources, but we could not confirm it for Samsung, so check the exact model if you care about Dolby Vision on streaming apps. If you game mostly in the evening with the lights low, the brightness advantage of the BRAVIA 9 II drops in value. If you plan to keep the TV for seven or eight years, Samsung’s promise of up to 7 years of OS updates deserves weight.
Migration Guide: Moving a PS5 Pro to a New TV in 9 Steps
Buying the TV is half the job. The PS5 Pro only reaches its best output when the TV, cable and console settings all agree. Follow these nine steps on setup day, and budget about 30 minutes.
- Count your HDMI 2.1 devices. List the PS5 Pro, any gaming PC, a second console and a soundbar. Assign the PS5 Pro to a full-speed port first.
- Check the port labels. On the BRAVIA 9 II, only two ports run at HDMI 2.1 speed, and on the QM7L only inputs 1 and 2 hit 4K at 144Hz. LG and TCL’s QM8L label all four, and Samsung’s four on-set ports all support 2.1.
- Use an Ultra High Speed HDMI cable that is labeled for HDMI 2.1, such as the one that ships with the console. Old high-speed cables are the most common reason a 120Hz option stays grayed out.
- Update the TV firmware before connecting anything. Manufacturers often fix HDMI handshake bugs through firmware.
- Turn on the TV’s full-bandwidth mode for the PS5 Pro’s HDMI input. Most brands hide it in a per-input setting with a name like enhanced format.
- Open the PS5’s video output screen and confirm 4K, HDR, 120Hz and VRR (see the checklist below).
- Run the PS5’s HDR calibration. Our PS5 Pro vs PS5 graphics and HDR calibration guide walks through the three-screen test.
- Switch on the TV’s game mode or let ALLM do it automatically. Disable heavy motion smoothing and noise reduction, since both add input lag.
- Launch a PS5 Pro enhanced game and compare performance and fidelity modes. Our PS5 Pro enhanced games and PSSR 2.0 setup list shows which games gain from the upgrade.
PS5 video output checklist (labels vary by system software version)
Settings > Screen and Video > Video Output
Video Output Information -> confirm 4K, HDR, 120Hz
Resolution -> Automatic
Enable 120 Hz Output -> Automatic
VRR -> AutomaticIf something does not work, swap the cable first, then the HDMI port, then the TV mode. Those three fixes solve most 120Hz and VRR problems. Keep the packaging for the return window, and test a long gaming session at night to check uniformity and any dead pixels.
Pros and Cons of Each TV
The table condenses the strengths and weaknesses we found in the maker pages and reviews. It names the model first and then lists the factors that matter most to a console gamer.
| Model | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Samsung S95H | 165Hz, G-SYNC Compatible, four on-set HDMI 2.1 ports, up to eight with wireless box, up to 7 years of OS updates | Burn-in claim needs long-term proof, wall-mount-first design, wireless box costs extra |
| LG OLED evo G6 | Four 4K/165Hz inputs, five-star What Hi-Fi review, 5-year panel warranty, price cuts already reported | Launch prices match Samsung, 97-inch model costs $24,999, brightness claims need lab proof |
| LG OLED evo C6 | From $1,399, 165Hz, ClearMR 10000, six sizes from 42 to 83 inches | Less bright than the G6 by LG’s own positioning |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 II | 4,416 nits measured, matte anti-glare screen, PS5-specific picture features, low lag | $3,599.99 at 65 inches, two full-speed HDMI 2.1 ports, no HDR10+, some off-axis blooming |
| TCL QM8L | Four HDMI 2.1 inputs with inputs 1 and 2 at 4K 144Hz, big sizes at low sale prices | 1-year warranty, brightness is claimed not measured, mini-LED blooming risk |
| TCL QM7L | 75-inch from $799.99, widest size range, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10+ | Only two inputs at 4K 144Hz, lower brightness ceiling |
The table hides one theme. Every OLED in the group wins on black levels and lag, every mini-LED wins on size and price, and the BRAVIA 9 II tries to win both at once for a steep premium. Choosing between those families matters more than choosing between brands.
Verdict: The Samsung S95H, With the LG C6 as the Value Pick
After weighing ports, refresh rates, measured lag, brightness evidence and price, the Samsung S95H is the best TV for PS5 Pro in 2026 for most buyers. It matches the top 165Hz specification, it gives you the most HDMI 2.1 flexibility of any set in this group, and RTINGS’s PS5 ranking puts it first. Its $2,499.99 starting price at 55 inches is the same as the LG G6, and Samsung’s own store has reportedly cut some sizes already.
The LG OLED evo C6 is the smarter buy for budget-aware readers. At $1,999 for 55 inches, it costs $500 less than the S95H or G6, it keeps the 165Hz and ClearMR 10000 package, and it shares the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 with the G6. Most PS5 Pro owners will never notice what the pricier panels add in a dark room.
The Sony BRAVIA 9 II wins one category outright, which is bright-room performance. At 4,416 nits measured and with a matte screen, it handles glare better than any OLED. It loses on value and on ports, so buy it only if your room is sunny and your device count is low. TCL’s QM7L and QM8L win on screen size per dollar, and the 75-inch QM7L at $799.99 is the cheapest large screen in this guide.
Our ranking logic was simple. We weighed ports and gaming features first, brightness and lag second, and price at the size you buy third. The S95H leads on the first, Sony leads on the second, and TCL leads on the third. A blend of the three puts the S95H first and the C6 second. If you also want to compare the console itself against a living-room PC, our Steam Machine vs PS5 Pro comparison covers the hardware, and the gaming category hub lists our other console and display guides.
FAQ
What is the best TV for PS5 Pro in 2026?
The Samsung S95H is the best all-round choice, with 165Hz support, G-SYNC Compatible, four on-set HDMI 2.1 ports and a $2,499.99 starting price at 55 inches. The LG OLED evo C6 is the best value at $1,999 for 55 inches, and the Sony BRAVIA 9 II is the best pick for bright rooms.
Do I need a 144Hz or 165Hz TV for the PS5 Pro?
No. The PS5 Pro outputs up to 120Hz, so a 120Hz panel is enough. Higher refresh rates help only if you connect a gaming PC to the same TV, which is why Samsung notes that 4K at 165Hz works only with PC-connected games.
Is OLED or mini-LED better for PS5 Pro?
OLED gives better black levels, so it suits dark rooms. Mini-LED and RGB LED sets reach higher brightness and cost less at large sizes, so they suit bright rooms. The Sony BRAVIA 9 II measured 4,416 nits in TechRadar’s lab, well above the 2,700 nits Samsung claims for the S95H.
How many HDMI 2.1 ports do I need?
Count every device that needs full speed. A PS5 Pro and a gaming PC need two. Add a second console and you need three. LG’s G6 and TCL’s QM8L offer four, Samsung’s S95H offers four plus four more with its optional wireless box, and Sony’s BRAVIA 9 II offers two.
Is the Sony BRAVIA 9 II worth $3,599.99 for gaming?
Only in specific cases. TechRadar praised its brightness, anti-glare screen and gaming performance but said the price will put it out of reach for most people and put the 65-inch about $500 above rival OLEDs and RGB sets. It makes sense for one console in a bright room.
Are TCL TVs good for PS5 Pro?
TCL’s 2026 QM7L, QM8L and X11L support VRR, ALLM and 144Hz, with four HDMI 2.1 ports on the QM8L and X11L. They cost much less than LG or Samsung OLEDs at large sizes, though TCL offers a 1-year warranty and its brightness figures are claimed rather than lab-tested.
Should I wait for Black Friday to buy a PS5 Pro TV?
LG’s US site advertises a Black Friday price guarantee on select TVs, and TCL’s Halloween Sale runs through October 31. If you can wait until late November, the odds favor a lower price. If a game launch is imminent, buy now and compare several retailers.
