Whether we're talking about a TV, projector, laptop, or even the phone in your pocket, contrast is one of the most important aspects of picture quality. But what is it, and how do we measure it?| RTINGS.com
Variable refresh rate (VRR) technology is a feature displays like monitors and TVs have to match the refresh rate of the TV with the frame rate of the signal when it's constantly changing.| RTINGS.com
TVs have to support a wide range of input resolutions and refresh rates to make sure they work with external video sources, both old and new.| RTINGS.com
The best TV for Xbox Series X that we've tested is the Samsung S90D/S90DD OLED. It's a fantastic TV that delivers an incredible gaming experience.| RTINGS.com
The best TV for PS5 that we've tested is the Samsung S90D/S90DD OLED. It's a fantastic TV that delivers an incredible gaming experience.| RTINGS.com
Brightness refers to the maximum luminance of a TV. A higher brightness means the TV can make the picture look brighter, which can help with visibility in a bright room.| RTINGS.com
If you watch TV in a well-lit room, especially if it's a room with large windows, then you know how distracting reflections can get. If that's the case, it's important to get a TV that has good reflection handling and high peak brightness.| RTINGS.com
HDR brightness is a measure of how bright a TV can get while displaying HDR content. Higher peak brightness results in brighter highlights that stand out better.| RTINGS.com
If you watch content with fast-moving objects, like in video games, sports, or action movies, it's important to get a TV with a good response time and minimal blur.| RTINGS.com
Input lag is the amount of time it takes for your TV to display a signal on the screen from when the source sends it. It's especially important for playing reaction-based video games.| RTINGS.com
The best TV for movies we've tested is the Sony A95L OLED. Its nearly infinite contrast ratio makes it a fantastic TV for watching movies in a dark room.| RTINGS.com
2023 was an interesting year for TV enthusiasts as manufacturers continued to push the limits of what their TVs could do. With CES behind us, now's a good time to look forward to what TV manufacturers have planned for 2024 and the overall 2024 TV lineup.| RTINGS.com
