{"id":114569,"date":"2020-11-04T11:39:30","date_gmt":"2020-11-04T11:39:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=114569"},"modified":"2021-04-05T06:02:55","modified_gmt":"2021-04-05T05:02:55","slug":"best-tv-for-xbox-series-x-or-playstation-5","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/best-tv-for-xbox-series-x-or-playstation-5\/","title":{"rendered":"Best TV for Xbox Series X or PlayStation 5?"},"content":{"rendered":"

New game consoles such as the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X (and Xbox Series S) are full of new technology.\u00a0<\/span>To enjoy this to the maximum, your TV must also be well equipped.\u00a0<\/span>We discuss why you should or should not keep an eye on certain specifications.<\/span><\/p>\n

High Dynamic Range?\u00a0Hell yes.<\/span><\/h2>\n

HDR<\/span>\u00a0is certainly one of the most important factors for new games.\u00a0Even more than films and TV series, games are often textbook examples of ‘eye candy’.\u00a0And HDR is a nice upgrade in that regard.\u00a0Those who want to enjoy the best should choose a TV with HDR support.\u00a0That in itself is hardly a limitation, because almost all modern devices support that.\u00a0But there are a few things to keep in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both the PS5 and Xbox Series X (and Xbox Series S) support the basic standard for HDR, namely HDR10, and this for streaming apps, gaming and UHD Blu-ray (both models have a built-in disc player).\u00a0HDR10 can also be found on all TVs that offer HDR, so that is no problem.\u00a0It does get a bit more difficult when we look at other formats.<\/span><\/p>\n

For example, Microsoft has confirmed that the XboX Series X and Xbox Series S also\u00a0support\u00a0<\/span>HDR10<\/span> +<\/span>\u00a0, but whether that is for streaming, gaming or discs, or a combination of all, we do not yet know.\u00a0The new Microsoft console also supports Dolby Vision, but for now only for streaming and gaming, not for UHD Blu-ray.\u00a0It is also not known how many games will support Dolby Vision.<\/span><\/p>\n

The PlayStation 5 only supports HDR10 for the time being, but since Sony supports Dolby Vision on its TVs, it is not impossible that the PS5 will get this at a later date.\u00a0With the same reasoning, HDR10 + seems very unlikely on the Sony console.<\/span><\/p>\n

So there is still a lot of uncertainty when it comes to the importance of Dolby Vision and HDR10 +.\u00a0Not only about the degree of support, but also to what extent those formats will deliver better results than HDR10.\u00a0But those who are looking forward to a new Xbox should put Dolby Vision a step higher on the priorities.<\/span><\/p>\n

8K?\u00a0Much less important than you think.<\/span><\/h2>\n

Both consoles support a maximum resolution of 8K (7,680 x 4,320).\u00a0Is that a good reason to run to the store for an 8K TV?\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>No, we suspect not.\u00a0The console will almost certainly render the game internally at a lower resolution, then possibly use a scaler to upscale the result to the maximum resolution.\u00a0This was also often the case with previous generations of consoles.\u00a0A 4K TV is therefore a good choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

The X-Box Series S has less powerful hardware than the Series X and therefore renders all images internally at 2,560 \u00d7 1,440 (1440p).\u00a0He can also output that resolution, or he can upscale the result to 4K.<\/span><\/p>\n

High Frame Rate?\u00a0The more the better.<\/span><\/h2>\n

That quote also immediately indicates which feature is of great importance for the new consoles:\u00a0<\/span>HFR<\/span>\u00a0.\u00a0PC gamers have known this for a long time, for years they aim for the highest possible frame rate and accompanying monitors (up to 240 Hz nowadays).\u00a0Higher frame rates mean less motion blur, resulting in sharper, more detailed images when the action zooms across the screen at lightning speed.\u00a0Previous generations of game consoles were limited to 60fps, the new generations can go up to 120fps.<\/span><\/p>\n

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And you have to take this into account when purchasing a TV.\u00a0<\/span>TVs that only have HDMI 2.0 connections can handle a maximum of 4K @ 60fps.\u00a0<\/span>Theoretically, such a TV can do 1080p @ 120fps, but the question is whether consoles will allow this.\u00a0<\/span>Plus, your TV must actually support that as well (so the fact that it has an HDMI 2.0 connection doesn’t guarantee support for 1080p @ 120fps).<\/span><\/p>\n

Variable Refresh Rate?\u00a0To keep it nice and smooth.<\/span><\/h2>\n

HFR, it’s all well and good, but most gamers know that a console (or PC) can rarely deliver that maximum frame rate all the time.\u00a0Games are rendered in real-time and if the on-screen action is very complex, the frame rate can drop suddenly.\u00a0The frame rate is therefore variable, while the refresh rate of the TV is just fixed.\u00a0This combination leads to images that slightly stutter (stutter) or horizontal tears (tearing).\u00a0To counter that, your display must have\u00a0<\/span>VRR<\/span>\u00a0.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) comes in different flavors: HDMI VRR, AMD Freesync and NVIDIA GSync.\u00a0In essence, all three offer the same thing.\u00a0The AMD and NVIDIA versions are of course mainly of interest to PC gamers.\u00a0AMD Freesync has also been on the Xbox One since 2018.\u00a0The new generation consoles both support HDMI VRR, AMD Freesync has also been confirmed for the Xbox Series X.\u00a0The PlayStation 5 uses an AMD GPU, just like the Xbox Series X and Series S, so it is possible that the PS5 will also receive AMD Freesync support.<\/span><\/p>\n

But remember, a somewhat older TV with an HDMI 2.0 connection may support AMD Freesync, but cannot deliver 4K @ 120fps.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>For the best gaming experience, choose a model with HDMI 2.1 connection and VRR support.<\/span><\/p>\n

May there be some 3D sound too?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The times of stereo are behind us, now we want object-based audio for better placement of sounds in space.\u00a0The Xbox Series X and Series S use Dolby Atmos for this.\u00a0“Cool” you think, “I already have a Dolby Atmos Soundbar!”\u00a0Well, still pay attention, because that may not be enough.\u00a0After all, there is a good chance that your soundbar only has HDMI 2.0 inputs.\u00a0And when you connect your brand new Xbox to it, the console’s output is suddenly limited to 4K @ 60fps\u2026 There goes your HFR gaming mind.\u00a0Unless you have a very recent soundbar with\u00a0<\/span>HDMI 2.1inputs and which guarantees passthrough for 4K @ 120fps and VRR, you have to come up with another solution.\u00a0That can be a new soundbar, or you can connect the console to your TV and send the audio to the soundbar via ARC \/ eARC.\u00a0To guarantee maximum compatibility, it is best to rely on\u00a0<\/span>HDMI eARC\u00a0.<\/p>\n

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Sony took a completely different approach.\u00a0The PlayStation 5 uses its own proprietary format, Tempest Audio, and contains a very powerful audio chip (about as powerful as the full PS4 processing) to provide 3D audio.\u00a0Fantastic, but how does that work with your existing equipment?\u00a0According to Sony, you can enjoy Tempest Audio on all headphones (not only on the announced Sony Pulse 3D headset, but your headset must be connected to the PlayStation 5 via USB or via a mini jack on your DualSense controller).\u00a0The Sony team is now working on support for virtual surround for TVs and sound bars, and will then work on multi-speaker setups (AV receivers).\u00a0How and whether that will work remains unclear for the time being.<\/span><\/p>\n

Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n

Those who want to take full advantage of the latest possibilities of the PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X \/ S should definitely choose a television that has at least one HDMI 2.1 connection with the necessary bandwidth and that supports important features such as HFR and VRR. <\/span>You can opt for an 8K model, but since it will be a long time before 8K games are mainstream, you should actually choose a 4K model.\u00a0Dolby Atmos support guarantees the best audio experience for the new Xbox, for the PlayStation 5 with its ‘Tempest Engine’ it remains to be seen whether certain televisions are better suited than others.\u00a0Choose a model with eARC, so you keep all options open.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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