Are you looking for the best television for watching sport? Whether you want to watch the World Cup, the Dutch National Speed Skating Championships, the Olympic Games or Formula 1, on our page you’ll find a top 5 of the best TVs for sport available right now.
Here you’ll find the 5 best TVs for sport available right now:
The Samsung Neo QLED 65QN74F is a versatile television for watching sport. Thanks to its high refresh rate of up to 144 hertz, all the action is displayed smoothly. This Samsung Neo QLED TV also features 4K resolution and Mini LED technology, so you can enjoy bright images with the right level of contrast. The powerful NQ4 AI Gen2 processor of this Samsung 4K TV optimises the picture, and the Tizen operating system gives you access to your favourite sports apps. You can also connect a soundbar via the HDMI ports for a more immersive experience. This Samsung TV has a 65-inch screen, but it’s also available in 55-inch, 75-inch and 85-inch versions.
Pros and cons
+ Bright images thanks to Neo QLED and Mini LED technology.
+ Smooth picture display up to 144 hertz.
+ Strong performance from the powerful NQ4 AI Gen2 processor.
- A soundbar is needed for the best audio experience.
If you want to experience sport in a truly immersive way, the Philips 65OLED760 is an excellent choice. This OLED TV comes with a range of standout features. In addition to OLED technology for deep blacks and lifelike colours, it also offers 4K resolution with several HDR formats. Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG provide extra detail in the picture, making it feel as though you’re sitting in the stands. Your sporting events also gain extra atmosphere thanks to the 3-sided Ambilight. The intelligent P5 picture processor is the engine that helps this Philips TV perform at its best. As well as the 65-inch version, this Ambilight TV is also available in a 77-inch model, making it suitable for medium-sized and large living rooms. Other options include 55 and 48 inches.
Pros and cons
+ OLED technology delivers lifelike colours and deep blacks.
+ 3-sided Ambilight adds more atmosphere and immersion.
+ Intelligent P5 AI processor for picture optimisation.
- The TV has energy label F and uses a relatively high amount of power.
Are you looking for a sports TV with excellent value for money? Then the 55C6K QD Mini LED is a great choice. This Mini LED TV features 4K resolution and also supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and a 144-hertz refresh rate. Every detail of a speed skater’s suit, a racing car livery or a football kit is shown with impressive sharpness. It also performs well when it comes to sound. This 55-inch TCL TV is equipped with an ONKYO 2.1 hi-fi audio system that is compatible with Dolby Atmos, allowing you to create a true surround-sound experience at home. In addition, Google TV gives you plenty of options for navigating to your favourite apps and sports channels on this TCL TV. Thanks to its 85-inch and 98-inch versions, this TCL QD Mini LED TV is also suitable for very large living rooms.
Pros and cons
+ Quantum Dot Mini LED technology delivers bright images with strong contrast.
+ Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and a 144-hertz refresh rate for smooth, high-quality picture performance.
+ Powerful ONKYO sound system with Dolby Atmos support.
- The TV has a slightly narrower viewing angle compared with other models.
With the Hisense 65E71Q QLED, the brand shows that it’s a well-established player when it comes to sports TVs. From the World Cup to cycling races, this QLED TV is suitable for every type of sport thanks to its large display, and the combination of Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Content is also upscaled to 4K, ensuring that all details are shown to their full potential. In addition, this Hisense QLED TV features AI Smooth Motion and AI Sports Mode. As a result, fast-paced action on the pitch or track is displayed with excellent sharpness and smoothness, even from a viewing angle of 178 degrees. This Hisense TV is available in a range of screen sizes, from 43 inches up to 98 inches.
Pros and cons
+ QLED technology delivers colourful and realistic images.
+ The processor automatically upscales content to 4K.
+ AI Smooth Motion and AI Sports Mode for smooth and razor-sharp action scenes.
- For a higher refresh rate, the 98-inch model is the better option.
With the Samsung OLED 4K 65S85F, you combine an immersive viewing experience with rich, colourful picture quality. Whether you’re sitting directly in front of the TV or at an angle, Ultra Viewing Angle lets you enjoy the action clearly from almost any position. In addition to this viewing technology, OLED [Sv1] delivers strong black levels, while the wide PANTONE-certified colour palette and HDR provide colourful and detailed images. All the action is shown smoothly thanks to the 100-hertz refresh rate. This Samsung OLED TV is powered by the smart NQ4 AI Gen2 processor, which not only upscales all content to 4K but also improves the sound with OTS Lite. Because of its size, this Samsung smart TV is especially suitable for a standard living room. For larger spaces, you can also choose the 77-inch or 83-inch version.
Pros and cons
+ Ultra Viewing Angle provides a wide viewing angle.
+ OLED technology, PANTONE certification and HDR deliver realistic picture quality.
+ Solid 100-hertz refresh rate.
- The TV doesn’t support Dolby Vision.
There are several factors to consider when choosing the best TV for sport. All of these brands have been involved for a number of years as sponsors of various sporting events, such as football, speed skating and the Olympic Games. Based on this expertise, they continue to develop more and more features aimed specifically at watching sport. We have taken that into account in our top list as well. With sports TVs from TCL and Hisense, you get solid specifications for following the action at a reasonable price. Models from Samsung and Philips offer the ultimate sports viewing experience, which is also reflected in their higher price tags. It’s also worth knowing that you can always choose a smaller or larger TV for watching sport. Just keep in mind that this can affect both the specifications and the price.
