Best for input lag
Samsung M80H
5.0 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
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Controls respond extremely quickly at high refresh rates, one of the M80H's most dependable gaming advantages.
Pros: gaming performance, color accuracy
Cons: value for money, overall satisfaction
Input lag around the 9ms range at 4K/60Hz is repeatedly described as exceptionally responsive for gaming.
Pros: glare resistance, black levels
Cons: Dolby Vision support, color gamut
Very low lag makes button presses feel immediate, which is a clear strength for gaming.
Pros: picture quality, 4K at 144 Hz support
Cons: sound quality, value for money
Very low gaming latency makes controls feel immediate, even when some image-processing options are enabled.
Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality
Cons: reliability, remote control quality
Low input lag is one of the clearest gaming strengths, even though the 60Hz panel still limits overall responsiveness.
Pros: sound quality, picture quality
Cons: value for money, local dimming performance
Game controls feel consistently responsive, especially when using 1080p/120Hz where supported.
Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction
Cons: sound quality, black levels
Very low latency makes button presses feel immediate, even though optional motion enhancement can introduce its own delay.
Pros: overall satisfaction, color gamut
Cons: value for money, local dimming performance
Very low input lag keeps controllers and PC inputs feeling immediate, especially with Game Mode active.
Pros: art display mode, design and appearance
Cons: overall satisfaction, HDMI port accessibility
Game Mode delivers extremely low delay, so control inputs feel immediate.
Pros: black levels, contrast ratio
Cons: Dolby Vision support, stutter handling
Measured input delay is exceptionally low for console and high-refresh PC play, enabling quick reactions.
Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction
Cons: design and appearance, Dolby Vision support
Game Mode delivers extremely quick controls, with measurements around single-digit milliseconds. Optional game interpolation adds substantial latency.
Pros: black levels, picture quality
Cons: glare resistance, reflection handling
Game Mode is pleasingly responsive at around the low-teens milliseconds in measured examples; processing-heavy modes can be much slower.
Pros: picture quality, contrast ratio
Cons: blooming control, glare resistance
Input lag is consistently very low, giving button presses an immediate feel even on this inexpensive 60Hz set.
Pros: color accuracy, upscaling quality
Cons: picture quality, sound quality
Fast response to controller inputs is a consistent strength and helps games feel immediate despite the slow panel.
Pros: picture quality, smart TV platform
Cons: value for money, refresh rate
Controls respond quickly across formats.
Pros: Large-screen immersion, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, black levels
Controller response feels prompt and measured latency is low for a premium TV. Some OLED and Sony rivals are slightly faster, while the optional wireless connection adds lag.
Pros: color volume, overall satisfaction
Cons: value for money, color accuracy
The wireless One Connect link can introduce substantial delay, though a direct Micro-HDMI connection is much quicker; casual testing found less noticeable lag.
Pros: cable management, design and appearance
Cons: value for money, Dolby Vision support
Lag is acceptable for relaxed gameplay but higher than better gaming TVs, making controls feel slightly delayed.
Pros: white balance accuracy, design and appearance
Cons: overall satisfaction, value for money