The best gaming TVs are all available in various sizes, with the most common options being 55, 65, and 77 inches. Some models, like the LG G5 and TCL QM6K, are also available in larger 83-, 85-, 97-, or 98-inch sizes. Meanwhile, other models, like the Samsung S90F, are also made in smaller 50-, 48-, 43-, or 42-inch sizes.

Which is best for you depends on your room's size and your budget. Generally speaking, larger TVs cost more than smaller versions of the same model. If you have the funds and space to work with, bigger TVs offer the most immersive experience. On the other hand, smaller gaming TVs can also work well as computer monitors.

For size-specific display recommendations, check out our additional TV buying guides:

• Best 100-inch TVs
• Best 85-inch TVs
• Best 75-inch TVs
• Best 65-inch TVs
• Best 55-inch TVs
• Best 50-inch TVs
• Best 43-inch TVs

High refresh rate - TVs with high refresh rates can present smoother motion when playing video games that support high frame rates. Entry-level TVs have 60Hz screens, which are enough to display games at 60 frames per second (FPS). However, some PS5 and Xbox Series X games are capable of rendering at higher frame rates, with both consoles supporting an output of up to 4K at 120Hz. So, to take full advantage of their capabilities, you need a 4K TV with a 120Hz refresh rate.

All of the best gaming TVs in this guide support at least 120Hz, and some models even support 144Hz and 165Hz. Those latter refresh rates are only beneficial if you have a powerful gaming PC that can render games at frame rates above 120 FPS.

Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) - In addition to a high refresh rate, it's also beneficial to get a gaming TV that supports Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). This means that the TV can adjust its refresh rate to match shifting frame rates while you're playing a game. This results in reduced stuttering and screen tearing, which can otherwise occur when frame rates fluctuate during gameplay.

Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) - All of the best gaming TVs are capable of switching to a specific gaming mode that provides lower latency, so there's less of a delay between gaming inputs and what you see on screen. If a TV also supports ALLM, it will automatically recognize gaming sources over HDMI and switch to this mode, so you don't have to do anything manually.

Gaming bar menu - Many TV brands have a dedicated gaming pop-up menu that can be toggled on their TVs when they're connected to a gaming source. These handy menus offer convenient access to gaming-specific features and a quick view of gaming-related display details, including the current resolution and frame rate. All of our picks for the best gaming TVs have this feature.

Cloud streaming - Some TVs now include built-in access to cloud gaming services, like Xbox Game Pass, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Amazon Luna. These services allow members to play games via streaming without needing a console or PC. LG and Samsung both offer the most robust support for these services.

HDMI 2.1 is a standard for transmitting digital video and audio. The best gaming TVs all feature HDMI 2.1 inputs, and many gaming devices feature HDMI 2.1 outputs. The HDMI 2.1 specification offers a bandwidth of up to 48Gbps and is required to enable full support for gaming features like VRR, ALLM, and 4K at 120, 144, or 165Hz.