Was able to obtain a PS5, now looking into gettting a new TV

So basically as the title says, I was somehow able to get my hands on a PS5 without much of a hassle and unsurprisingly it seems like time for an upgrade for a TV as well. Current TV works fine, got it about 6 or so years ago, however it doesn't output in 4K and is a little on the smaller side at around 30 some odd inches. I've done some research but it's been slightly overwhelming since I'm not too savvy with this. Obviously seeing most things talk about the LG OLED and the particular Sony model, but wanted to see what y'all thought and if you had any particular tips before I got an pull the trigger.

I can’t recommend the LG OLEDs enough. I have a C9 that’s my living room set for watching TV, and I had an older Sony (we’re talking like 2012,) in the back room for games. The difference between the two sets was so stark that I ended up getting a CX for the back room to hook the consoles up to. The only tip I would give you is to watch for sales. Also, the 48” and 55” CX have weird pricing where the 48” either as much or more than the 55”. So u less you need a 48”, you might as well go 55”.

I had the LG CX OLED and ignoring that the TV broke within 2 days of owning it (blue lines down the screen and wouldn't turn back on) after having even for a day I really didn't like the TV. Maybe OLEDs are not for me but watching it on the best settings to get color to be accurate made it really dark (compared to my Samsung TV) and colors were not as accurate as I liked on other TVs. Some reds looked orange and some blues looked pink, it was done in such a way that if you didn't know what some colors were meant to be it wouldn't be an issue. Other than that while the blacks were great on the TV it almost didn't leave room for almost black and colors could blend and leave no room for light blacks or not meant to be full black.

I returned the TV because it was broken but I am glad it did as the TV was just not meant for me and it's rated as the "best" TV but it proved to me just how subjective that can be. I also hated the remote, the ads on the "smart features" and the method it used to turn sources. It also really didn't work well with my Yamaha soundbar and I could not figure out why it was being such a pain. I went back to my 2016 Samsung UN65KS8000 and have been more happy with that.

I think LED and QLED is where it is at for me over OLED. I kept thinking OLED would be life changing based on how Dan and Jeff have talked about it in the past but for me I really didn't like it.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/by-type/qled-vs-oled-vs-led

OLED seemed fine if I was only go to watch movies on it but as I do everything on my TV I want to have the choice of bright colors.

I'll try and make it simple for you.

If you don't fear possible screen burn in while gaming, or high peak brightness in HDR doesn't matter, then get an OLED. Other than those setbacks, it really is some of the best TVs on the market in terms of picture because of the perfect contrast which produces perfect blacks.

However, if you're looking for an high quality LED, then a top of the line Sony, Samsung, or Vizio won't do you wrong.

Ultimately you want two things: A television from at least 55-75 inches big, otherwise you won't be experiencing a true 4K picture. And you want a television with a good wide color gamut and good response time features like variable refresh rate and such, assuming you have the money to spend. You can get a decent LED for less than 1K. You can also get a decent OLED for less than 1K If you know where to look. check out website like RTings.com for some help. They also have a growing Youtube channel.

Good Luck.

I highly recommend the Sony X900H. It isn't OLED but it also won't break the bank like OLED will and you get most of the same features minus the inky blacks and OLED pop. It's what I got for my Series X and PS5, it does 4k 120hz, It runs Android TV which is lightyears ahead of LG's TV OS, had HDR as well as Dolby Vision, and will be getting a future update to add variable refresh rate. You can find the 65-inch version on sale from time to time for around $1,100 USD.

Flat out love my 55” CX, really stunning picture. Watched a 4K video of a guy in the French alps bombing down a ski run almost colliding into every child he possibly could, and you could see in absolute perfect crisp detail, how much of an asshat he was.

Consider one of the TVs with HDMI 2.1 if you can, a little extra future proofing if you are getting a TV RIGHT NOW.

I've gotta put another chip on the table in favor of the LG OLED models. The LG C9 I've had for almost a year now has been more of an upgrade to my gaming setup than either of the new consoles. The OLED blacks make even older SD and HD content look great not to mention the revelation that is 4K at 60/120Hz.

That being said, I think that you'll be safe with any TV that has HDMI 2.1 and is able to do 4K at 120Hz with VRR. This combo used to pretty much be an exclusive of the LG OLED models in the past, but luckily there are now cheaper sets out there offering the same goodness.

I use the LG Oled (B series), it has worked great. No issues at all, great image quality for a pretty fair price. If you have the budget definitely go for it.

If you have some money to spend and really care about picture quality, the LG CX is the best of the best IMO. I have the 77" version and it is AMAZING.

After some research, I got a 55" TCL 6 series for my other room. The drop in PQ is noticeable but honestly not that terrible. Also, they are much cheaper than Samsung/Sony LCDs and have WAY better software in the form of Roku TV.

My experience with my LG CX OLED seems to be the opposite of what happened with one of these users. No real issues for me. Yeah you sacrifice some brightness for more accurate colors but I always hated retina burning brightness.

The latency for gaming plus HDMI 2.1 for VRR and high FPS gaming is too good to pass up.

I got a Series X early in the month and it almost immediately made me started considering getting a 4k/HDR TV but I must hold strong! There is nothing wrong with my TV and I don't want to go cheapo. My plan is holiday 2022 for an upgrade.

Choosing a TV is difficult because you have to take your own unique use case, room size, room lighting, and price range into account.

So I would start with this website: https://www.rtings.com/.

They have articles like, "The 5 Best 4k Gaming TVs - Winter 2021 Reviews" or "The 5 Best 4k HDR Gaming TVs - Spring 2021 Reviews" that will explain their choices and give options. They give scores for each "use", so then you know a certain TVs rating for a 'use case' - you can balance your choices better with their scoring. (Movies, TV Shows, Sports, Video Games, HDR Movies, HDR Gaming, and PC Monitor).

For a PS5 people might say, "Get a LG CX OLED." But if that is more than you wnat to spend, than that is not as helpful. So I would check out Rtings so weight the options in a more balanced way. Getting advice here is good, but I would back that up with reading reviews.

I bought a Samsung Q80T last summer in anticipation of next gen consoles and I’ve been very happy with the performance. It supports VRR and HDMI 2.1 which makes it a good option. My biggest complaint is most of these TVs don’t have many HDMI 2.1 ports which can be an inconvenience if have both consoles and want VRR, HDR, and 120hz without swapping cables.