Sony TV functions for the PlayStation 5

Compared to the previous versions, the PlayStation 5 has a number of improved properties. This console supports different HDR formats and a 4K image resolution with a refresh rate of 100Hz. That's why the Sony TVs that are suitable for the PS5 have HDR support, a refresh rate of 100Hz, and HDMI 2.1 inputs. With this HDMI version, the TVs have enough bandwidth for receiving all these image techniques. In addition, the TVs have a low input lag and recognize the PlayStation 5 when you connect it.

An important specification for smooth gaming is the input lag. This TV property tells you something about the delay between your controller and the image on the screen. Most suitable Sony TVs have an input lag between 10 and 20ms under normal circumstances. When you game with a refresh rate of 100Hz, this delay is shorter. These TVs have an average input lag of 8.5ms. Thanks to this, you'll barely notice any delay and you'll see the action on the screen the moment you press the button.

The Sony TVs that are most suitable for gaming with the PlayStation 5 have at least 1 HDMI 2.1 connector. This means that the input has enough bandwidth for the high-quality images of the PlayStation. As a result, you can game with 4K images with a refresh rate of 100Hz, for example. Your games will have more details and look smoother thanks to this. HDMI 2.1 also supports Variable Refresh Rate, which ensures that the refresh rate of your TV matches the number of frames displayed by the PlayStation. That way, you won't experience stuttering images.

Thanks to a software update from November 2021, Sony TVs support a function that's called 'Auto HDR Tone Mapping'. This function ensures that the HDR settings of your television are automatically adjusted to your PlayStation the moment you connect your console to your TV. That way, you're sure you get the most out of games with HDR support. For example, the dark shadows in a tunnel are very detailed in a racing gaming, while you also see a lot of color details in the light part at the end of the tunnel.

Another smart function is the 'Auto Genre Picture Mode'. The TV will automatically select the right image mode depending on what you're watching. Are you starting a game on your PlayStation? The television will switch to game mode right away. This allows you to play games with the lowest possible input lag and with the best possible quality. Are you watching a movie on your PS5? The TV will automatically switch to movie mode. Thanks to this, you won't have to switch between the image settings yourself when you change what you're watching.