Best for input lag
Sony BRAVIA 5
4.9 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
Best Sony TVs for input lag
input lag Decision Dashboard
Safest pick
Sony Bravia 7 II
4.8 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Sony BRAVIA 2 II
7 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
Sony Bravia 9 II
4.3 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Game mode responds promptly, with particularly impressive 120Hz lag results for a Sony LCD.
Pros: picture quality, black levels
Cons: HDR brightness, value for money
Game Mode is impressively responsive, even in timing-heavy PlayStation games. Lag rises substantially outside Game Mode, making external navigation feel sluggish.
Pros: HDMI 2.1 port count, overall satisfaction
Cons: HDR performance, bass performance
Input response is consistently fast, with measured lag around the low-10ms range at 60Hz and an even snappier feel at 120Hz.
Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality
Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling
Controller actions appear onscreen almost immediately, with very little perceptible delay. This is a strong point for fast games.
Pros: HDMI 2.1 port count, Video input versatility
Cons: value for money, overall satisfaction
Games register controller inputs quickly at 60 Hz, with hands-on figures around 9–10 ms and strong praise for responsiveness.
Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction
Cons: sound quality, reliability
Input lag is generally low and responsive in the proper game mode, making controller response suitable for mainstream gaming.
Pros: overall satisfaction, overall image accuracy
Cons: value for money, bass performance
Input lag is good enough for most console players, with sub-frame results at 60Hz and 120Hz, though some comparisons find Sony slower than rivals.
Pros: gaming performance, peak brightness
Cons: HDMI 2.1 support, HDMI 2.1 port count