The Best TVs for Xbox Series X of 2023

• Screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: LG webOS 22

The LG C2 OLED (available in sizes from 42 to 83 inches) is the successor to our favorite TV of 2021, the LG C1. While not radically different, the C2 improves on an already-fantastic formula. It’s our current pick for the best TV you can buy right now.

The main ingredient to its stunning image quality is the C2’s self-lit pixels. Unlike traditional LED TVs, OLED displays can adjust their brightness on a pixel-by-pixel basis, even turning pixels off. This allows for perfect black levels, giving OLED TVs feature unparalleled contrast.

Anchored by perfect black levels, the C2 delivers exceptionally bright highlights for its class. It features LG’s OLED evo display technology, a blend of software and hardware enhancements that were only available in the TV brand’s top-tier G1 Gallery model in 2021.

OLED evo delivers incredible brightness and color volume. In HDR, the TV can produce specular highlights in the 700- to 800-nit range, and it covers about 97% of the HDR color space (DCI-P3). SDR content (like most cable broadcasts and streaming service content) also looks spectacular, though not as bright.

Cinephiles and A/V enthusiasts will appreciate the C2’s Dolby Vision support. If you’re a gamer, the C2 is one of the best TVs you can buy this year. All four of the C2’s inputs are full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1, supporting 4K gaming at 120 hertz (Hz).

The C2 also supports both Auto Low Latency (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), with AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync along for the ride, too. Like its predecessor, the C2 is equipped with LG’s Game Optimizer settings menu, which toggles the TV’s VRR options, relays frame rate information, and lets you easily tweak the picture while playing games.

It’s not perfect, however. LG TVs quietly stopped supporting DTS audio in 2020. If you connect a Blu-ray player directly to the TV, any Blu-rays with DTS soundtracks won’t deliver the full experience.

Also, between slow navigation and an overabundance of sponsored content, LG’s smart platform, webOS, can be a chore to use. We recommend pairing the C2 with an external streaming device so that you don’t have to rely on its smart features.

The LG C2 is the newest addition to a long line of winning OLED TVs from LG. It’s pricier than most TVs, but the price is justified by its world-class performance and impressive, all-encompassing list of features.

• Screen sizes: 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: LG webOS 22

The LG G2 is LG’s top-performing OLED this year. While we believe the LG C2 to be a better pick for most people, the G2 offers a similar feature set and slightly better picture quality. If you want the best possible upgrade for your living room, the G2 is the way to go.

Alongside perfect black levels, the G2 sports the brightest picture we’ve ever seen from an LG OLED. In fact, one of its main advantages over the C2 is that it can push much brighter highlights during HDR. Simply put, its world-class contrast makes the G2 one of the best TVs you can buy to showcase HDR10 and Dolby Vision content. The G2 blends this exceptional contrast with rich, voluminous color, covering about 99% of the extra-wide HDR color gamut (DCI-P3).

As far as this TV’s gaming features go, the G2 has you covered—and then some. All four of its HDMI 2.1 ports support Auto Low Latency, Variable Refresh Rate, and 4K gaming at 120Hz. Like the C2, this TV comes with LG’s Game Optimizer, a dedicated settings menu where gamers can tweak the picture, toggle gaming enhancements, and gaming monitor frame rate.

Anyone considering splashing out on the G2, however, should be aware of its design. LG’s Gallery OLED line is intended to hang on the wall like a portrait. You can purchase a stand, but it wobbles significantly. Additionally, it settles into a leaned-back position, like an easel. If you don’t intend on wall-mounting the G2, we recommend opting for the LG C2.

• Screen sizes: 55”, 65”, 75”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Roku

Packed with a robust array of features and picture quality that punches well above its weight, the 2020 TCL 6-Series (available in 55-, 65-, and 75-inch variants) is an easy Best Value pick. The 6-Series performs better than just about every TV in its price range, making it perfect for folks looking to maximize their dollar.

The TCL 6-Series produces a bright, colorful 4K picture for both SDR and HDR gaming content, thanks in part to the TV’s quantum dots. Our lab testing consistently clocked the 6-Series at around 800-900 nits of brightness while receiving an HDR signal. This makes great for rooms with a fair amount of ambient light. The inclusion of quantum dots also makes for rich, well-saturated colors, particularly for HDR content.

Gamers will be thrilled with the 6-Series’ native 120Hz refresh rate (up to 1440p at 120Hz). They’ll also love the addition of “THX Certified Game Mode”. This is a suite of enhancements that includes VRR support and ALLM to adjust to gaming frame rates.

Being a Roku TV, the TCL 6-Series comes equipped with our favorite streaming platform right out of the box. Its software is sleek, easy to use, and offers access to a vast library of apps.

The TCL 6-Series isn’t as impressive as the top TVs on our list. Still, its performance and features are highly commendable given its price tag. It’s one of the best deals in the industry at the moment.

• Screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”, 95”
• HDR support: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Samsung Tizen OS

If you’re looking for a top-shelf TV that blends cutting-edge features with a powerfully bright picture, the Samsung QN90B is one of the year’s best options. It’s our current pick for the best TV for bright-room viewing.

The QN90B features the second generation of Samsung’s Neo QLED technology, which blends the contrast-enhancing power of mini-LEDs with the bright, color-boosting qualities of quantum dots. The result is a dazzlingly bright, colorful picture that excels at reining in its luminance during dark scenes.

In fact, the QN90B delivers one of the brightest pictures we’ve ever seen, showcasing HDR content better than just about every LCD/LED TV on the market.

Casual and avid gamers are sure to appreciate the QN90B’s gaming prowess. All four of the QN90B’s HDMI 2.1 ports support 4K gaming at 120Hz. The QN90B also supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), ensuring low-latency gaming free of visual artifacts like screen tearing. FreeSync Premium Pro and G-Sync are both here, should you choose to use them.

Unfortunately, like all Samsung TVs, the QN90B does not support Dolby Vision (though it does support HDR10 and HDR10+). In addition, the QN90B sometimes falls victim to minor light bloom, particularly when viewed from an off-axis position.

Still, if a bright picture and premium features are what you’re looking for, you’d be hard pressed to find a better option this year than the Samsung QN90B.

• Screen sizes: 55”, 65”
• HDR support: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Samsung Tizen OS

The Samsung S95B is one of the first TVs to combine the perfect black levels of an OLED display with the color- and brightness-boosting qualities of quantum dots. The S95B brilliantly showcases the advantages of this technology, known as QD-OLED.

For years, one of the main criticisms of OLED TV technology was that it couldn’t get nearly as bright as an LED TV—particularly one with quantum dots. And although the S95B still doesn’t get as bright as a TV like the Samsung QN90B, it’s the brightest OLED we’ve tested to date.

Coupled with OLED’s perfect black levels, the S95B’s added brightness has an incredibly powerful impact on HDR content, from movies to video games and beyond. Specular highlights pop off the screen, adding an astonishing level of depth. But perhaps the most significant improvement the quantum dots offer is their effect on the S95B’s color reproduction. Reds and greens look particularly stunning here.

It's built for next-gen gaming, too. All four of the S95B’s HDMI ports support 4K gaming at 120Hz, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR). Combined with Samsung’s Game Bar (a dedicated settings menu for game optimization), avid gamers will be covered for years to come.

Being a Samsung TV, the S95B does not support Dolby Vision (though HDR10 and HDR10+ support are included). Samsung’s Tizen-based smart platform is a bit laggy and difficult to navigate this year, too, which may incentivize you to use an external streaming device. Picture purists who don’t intend to hire a professional calibrator might want to check out the LG C2, as that OLED TV’s out-of-the-box picture is closer in line with reference standards.

Still, the Samsung S95B is an excellent (albeit pricey) OLED that’s better for viewing in bright rooms than nearly every other OLED on the market. Despite its lack of Dolby Vision and its cumbersome smart platform, it’s a total game-changer.