Best TVs for PS5 gaming in South Africa

If you’re among the lucky few that have managed to get their hands on a PlayStation 5, then you should consider getting a top-tier TV that can optimise your console gaming experience.

To achieve this, you should be looking at a TV that offers 4K visuals, low input latency, and a high variable refresh rate.

While all of the TVs on this list offer the features above, there is one that specifically caters to the PS5, and that is the Sony X90J.

If you’re not too concerned with brand compatibility but still interested in features such as FreeSync and G-Sync, then the LG C1 is the pick for you.

If you’re looking for OLED-quality visuals and HDMI 2.1 support without the associated price tag, then the Samsung QA65 is the one to go for.

For those gamers just looking for an excellent 4K TV at the best price, then we recommend the Hisense A6G — But you’ll be sacrificing a little on refresh rate and input lag when compared to the others.

As it happens, the best TVs for console gaming also come with smart TV capabilities.

This means that you’ll also enjoy the convenience of smart TV technology when opting to watch your favourite TV series on your preferred streaming platform.

The best TVs for PS5 gaming in South Africa are listed below.

Sony 65-inch X90J Smart TV — R27,999

This 65-inch TV is great for gaming as it features Auto HDR Tone Mapping that adjusts the console’s HDR settings to perfectly match the TV’s brightness capability so that you get the best picture quality while gaming.

It also automatically recognizes when you turn on the PS5 and puts itself into Game Mode for low input lag.

The X90J has a 120Hz panel with 4K resolution and two HDMI 2.1 ports for your PS5, with VRR (variable refresh rate) and ALLM (auto low latency mode).

LG 55-inch C1 Smart TV — R21,999

If you want the best gaming TV and a knockout OLED screen, then the LG C1 is your best bet.

This TV comes with four dedicated HDMI 2.1 ports and a new Game Optimizer menu that gives you the option to adjust brightness, contrast, and VRR (variable refresh rate).

You can expect 4K at 120fps for any game that is compatible and it works with all three VRR options: FreeSync, G-Sync and the HDMI forum VRR that the PS5 uses.

Samsung 65-inch QA65 Smart TV — R17,999

This 65-inch Samsung TV  has a 120Hz panel with HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, meaning you can play 4k games up to 120 fps on the PS5 without issue.

It has HDMI Forum VRR support that works with the PS5 and has a Game Bar feature that offers real-time adjustments to screen ratio, input lag check, FPS, HDR, wireless headset settings and more.

This display also has Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ which minimises screen tearing while offering a smooth gaming experience.

Hisense 65-inch A6G Smart TV — R11,758

While there’s no 4K 120Hz support, this is the perfect budget option for the average console gamer.

It offers three HDMI connections and each supports ALLM (Auto Low Latency Mode) and VRR (Variable Refresh Rate).

It offers a 3840 x 2160 resolution and operates comfortably with a refresh rate of 60Hz.

This TV also features a Game Mode to reduce input lag and should present no issues when playing your favourite PS5 title.

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