La next gen is upon us and there are many fans who are waiting for it with extreme frenzy. However, with the spotlight on the individual power of each of the two consoles, the importance of a good TV is often overlooked or underestimated. Precisely for this reason, today we want to suggest the best televisions that are currently equipped with the brand new range HDMI 2.1. We strongly recommend that you get started right now when it comes to buying a new TV suitable for next generation consoles, especially if your intention is to buy one. PlayStation 5 or a Xbox Series X around their launch period. The two upcoming consoles, over time, will allow the various titles to far exceed the limits imposed by HDMI 2.0; however, this does not mean that you will not be able to play it with a TV belonging to the latter category. To give a similar example, there are not a few players of PlayStation 4 Pro who do not use it on a 4K monitor, and therefore cannot fully enjoy it.
What is HDMI 2.1?
First of all we need to understand what HDMI is, then we will go through what they are changes applied to this new version. In very blunt words, this is the cable that is mostly used to connect multimedia devices, such as consoles and blu-ray players, to the television. HDMI 2.1 is an upgrade of the old 2.0 standard released in September 2013, which features ports and cables that have remained almost unchanged, thus ensuring a backward compatibility with previous versions. The main innovations introduced consist essentially in a slew of improvements related not only to the video factor, but also to the sound one, necessary for the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X. At this point a question spontaneously arises: but therefore, what changes to the effective compared to the previous version? Below we list the best known and most relevant changes:
- Increased the bandwidth: now we have 48gb to cope with the old 18gb
- The resolution and update frequency supported, which can now reach the incredible figure of 4K at 120Hz and 8K at 60Hz
- The limit of depth of color is now that of 16BIT
- Implemented support forDynamic HDR: the latter is able to manage the data relating to HDR up to every single frame
- Introduced the variable refresh rate (VRR), thanks to which HDMI 2.1 is able to guarantee a much smoother gaming experience, eliminating the tearing that previously occurred on the screen
In addition to these full-bodied and intriguing innovations, a series of further functions have been included, namely theAuto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), the Enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), Quick Frame Transport (QFT) and Quality Management System (QMS). Obviously we would like to point out that these specifications are limits, and not standards that each product must comply with.
The most suitable TVs for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X
HDMI 2.1 it was announced on November 28, 2017, however it is not yet widespread in the trade and many of the televisions - even released during the current year - do not have it. There are even fewer TVs that support this function, however it is expected to become more widespread as the months pass and probably, within a few years, all new televisions will be equipped with it. PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X will use this technology to transmit more data to the TV, and for this, those with HDMI 2.1 will become necessary for better quality. Scrolling, you will find what they are the 5 best TVs currently on the market in our area, logically selected according to our criteria. In addition to hosting our fantastic consoles, these TVs are also perfect to accompany us while watching film, TV series e documentaries in high definition!
LG OLEDB9PUA
THELG OLEDB9PUA it is definitely the best solution regarding the list of televisions with OLED technology in terms of price quality. It is offered in 55, 65 and 77 inch versions, however the latter option is highly discouraged since the price is significantly higher. It manages to guarantee a 4K to 120Hz. It enjoys eARC, Auto Game modes and variable refresh rate, as well as boasting of Alexa ed Apple AirPlay 2 integrated. On the same line there is another very similar product, namely theLG OLEDC9PUA, in which in the end very few things really change: the only real advantage is a higher image quality and a slight design difference, on condition of a higher price to pay. Interestingly, the design of these last two LG products is extremely thin!
LG SM9000PUA
LG SM9000PUA it is the cheapest version in the catalog, but which nevertheless manages to provide its buyers with good quality. This TV is able to offer colors, details and exceptional sharpness: even the resolution is not far behind, with a 4K and a game mode that touches the 120Hz. This latest Smart TV also features a low-latency mode with a very low input delay that does not exceed 15 milliseconds.
SAMSUNG Q900R
Il Samsung Q900R on the other hand, it manages to offer excellent image quality thanks to its high resolution 8K and a almost non-existent input delay, which makes it really great for anyone planning on playing on it. The display, which can be purchased at 55, 65, 75 or 82 inches, is particularly bright. This TV supports FreeSync variable refresh rate and has very wide viewing angles: we highly recommend it to those who have cinema and popcorn as a second passion, as well as of course gaming!
SONY XH90
Last but not least, we have a Sony product, namely theXH90. This TV has panels Ultra HD with backlight Full LED e local dimming. The available sizes are 49, 55, 65, 75 and 85 inches, thus winning the place of largest screen TV on the list. Achieves a 4K HDR X1 with remastering "Object-based" HDR and offers support to Dolby Vision e Dolby Atmos, in addition to having the function Ambient Optimization and compatibility a 120 frames per second, but only with Ultra HD signals. Also included the low latency mode and the variable refresh rate, two additions that the Japanese house has never implemented before in one of its 4K TVs. The 65-inch models to go up are also equipped with the system Acoustic Multi-Audio with X-Balanced diffuser.
