A new ranking of gaming TVs highlights the versatility and strengths of models like the LG C6, TCL QM6K, and Samsung QN90F, catering to diverse gaming environments from bright rooms to budget options.
TechRadar’s latest gaming TV rankings point to a simple conclusion: the best set depends less on raw picture quality alone than on where and how it will be used. The LG C6 leads the field for most buyers because it combines a 165Hz refresh rate, very low input lag and full HDMI 2.1 support with strong overall image quality. That makes it a versatile choice for both console and PC gaming, although its glossy screen can struggle in bright rooms. TechRadar also places the TCL QM6K as the value pick for shoppers who want modern gaming features without paying OLED prices, while the Samsung QN90F stands out for daylight play thanks to its high brightness and anti-reflective screen.
The TCL QM6K is the clearest budget proposition in the group. It offers 4K gaming at 144Hz, variable refresh rate support through HDMI Forum, AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync, plus four HDMI ports, two of them HDMI 2.1. RTINGS says the 2025 model uses a Mini LED panel and is available in sizes from 50 to 98 inches, with support for both 4K at 144Hz and 1080p at 288Hz on its HDMI 2.1 inputs. TechRadar’s testing found an input lag of 13.1 milliseconds, which is quick enough for most genres, and praised the set’s deep blacks and strong contrast. The compromise is brightness: with a measured peak of 695 nits, it is less capable than pricier rivals in sunlit rooms.
LG’s C6 sits at the top because it is the most balanced option. TechRadar measured input lag at 9.2 milliseconds in Boost mode, while the set supports 4K at 165Hz, VRR, Dolby Vision gaming and four HDMI 2.1 ports. That combination matters for households with multiple consoles or a gaming PC, because it removes the need to keep swapping cables. TechRadar’s review also highlights brighter highlights, improved colour accuracy and strong contrast, while What Hi-Fi says LG’s Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor sharpens tone mapping, upscaling and HDR processing. The main weakness remains reflection handling, so this is best suited to controlled lighting rather than daytime gaming near windows.
Samsung’s QN90F is the best match for bright living rooms. TechRadar says the set combines 165Hz gaming, four HDMI 2.1 ports, HDMI Forum VRR, FreeSync, G-Sync, ALLM and Samsung’s Gaming Hub. More importantly, it is built for glare resistance: the company’s Glare Free coating helps suppress reflections, while measured peak brightness of 2,087 nits gives it far more headroom than the TCL. That makes it a strong option for daytime play and mixed-use rooms, even if it is also the most expensive of the three. In practical terms, the choice is straightforward: TCL for value, LG for the best all-round gaming experience and Samsung for bright spaces.
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