However, budget gaming TVs come with some compromises. For example, quite a few TVs lack the support for VRR, HDMI 2.1, or a high refresh rate. The former means that the TV won’t reach the maximum frame rates like a gaming monitor. That said, these budget gaming TVs have a low input lag. And the big screen real estate and HDR performance deliver an immersive experience. So, if you are in the market looking for good budget gaming TVs for the Sony PS5, here are our top recommendations. But before that,
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1. Hisense 43A6G
Size: 43-Inch | Resolution: 4K
The three HDMI connections ensure that you’ll be able to connect both to your PlayStation and your streaming stick and leave room for more, like a soundbar. It’s worth noting that one of the HDMIs supports eARC, thereby letting you control soundbar volume through a single remote. The brightness levels are decent for the price. For the record, it can get up to 300 nits. Though this Hisense 60Hz is not strictly a gaming TV, features like MEMC (Motion Estimation Motion Compensation) ensure that the content on screen has minimal blur and stutter. The low price point means Hisense has cut some corners, and in this case, it’s the input lag. The folks at Games Radar found the input lag around 48.2ms on the Game Mode. And this lag may be an issue if you are somewhat of an avid gamer. The A6G is not the best gaming TV out there. However, if you wish to save money and buy a TV that can also work your regular TV, the Hisense A6G is not a bad choice. But if you want more out of your TV, then you may want to skip this one.
2. TCL 5-Series
Size: 50-Inch | Resolution: 4K
The color quality is impressive for the price. While the blacks may not be as dark and colors as punchy like OLED displays, you get a sharp and crisp visuals. Also, the HDR performance is quite enjoyable. While it may support VRR, you will be limited in the 60Hz range. But the good news is that one of the HDMI connectors supports eARC, which means you can connect to a good soundbar or an enhanced audio experience. Interestingly, the TCL 5-Series TV includes HDMI-CEC. This cool feature switches on your TV automatically when you switch on your PlayStation. While it sounds great on paper, the reality is a tad different. At times, this TCL TV doesn’t notice the change. That said, it’s affordable, and if you are looking for one just for casual gaming on your PS5, it’s worthy of a shot.
3. Hisense ULED 4K 55U6G
Size: 55-Inch | Resolution: 4K
It comes with a built-in game mode and the impressive low input lag ensures that you can play fast-paced games and action games seamlessly. If you look around, the input lag is one of the lowest for its price (and among its peers). As noted earlier, the HDR output is impressive. And except for some pretty dark scenes, the picture delivery is worth every cent. At the same time, the Hisense U6G comes with a good spread of connectors like 3 HDMI 2.0 ports, a duo of USB 2.0 ports, and optical audio out. There are a couple of limitations. For instance, there’s no HDMI 2.1 or support for eARC. But for the price, the U6G delivers excellent picture quality. And the low input lag makes it a good budget gaming TV for the Sony PS5.
4. Samsung TU-8000 Series UHD TV
Size: 55-Inch | Resolution: 4K
More importantly, if you switch on the Game Plus Mode, the input lag drops to 3.2ms. At the same time, the built-in Steam Link app makes it easy to stream games from your PC. The Samsung TU-8000 supports popular HDR formats like HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, and Dolby Vision. The output is clear and crisp and doubles as a good entertainment TV. The build quality is solid and should last you a long time. Though the HDR quality is decent for the price, the Samsung TU-8000 has narrow viewing angles. So unless you are sitting in front of it, the colors may appear a tad washed. That said, the Samsung TU8000 is an affordable budget gaming TV for PS5, especially if you are looking for a TV for playing esports games.
5. Vizio M7 Series
Size: 55-Inch | Resolution: 4K
This 4K TV boasts of supporting high dynamic range, like the other TVs above. The contrast levels and color saturations are excellent for the price. And these two features make it a charming affair to play games like Red Dead Redemption of Assassins’ Creed Valhalla. It’s worth noting that the HDMI 2.1 ports in the Vizio M7 support VRR for console gaming. However, they are not HDMI 2.1 in the truest sense since they do not have the full HDMI 2.1 bandwidth. So, no 120 fps gaming, and you’ll be limited to 4K @ 60 fps games. Other than that, the M7 comes with the built-in Clear Action, which is responsible for improving the motion resolution. If you often switch between PC and console gaming and want a TV that can keep up with your gaming requirements, the Vizio M7 is a good pick.
Game Away
Budget TVs are not generally a good pick for hardcore gamers since they tend to limit the gaming chops of the PlayStation 5. However, the low input lag and the big screen real estate make it a charm to play action and story-driven fun games. And not to forget the fact that the excellent HDR output also makes them a great pick to watch regular TV content. The above article may contain affiliate links which help support Guiding Tech. However, it does not affect our editorial integrity. The content remains unbiased and authentic.
