Best TVs 2026

Hisense's 2025 mid-range mini-LED hits a class-leading 5,000 nits of measured brightness with a native 165Hz panel — exceptional value for the price.

Samsung's entry-level 4K Tizen smart TV brings Crystal Processor upscaling and a clean interface at a genuinely budget price.

Samsung's 2024 ultra-slim entry-level 4K TV. Features Dynamic Crystal Color and Tizen OS, though most sizes are limited to 60Hz and lack local dimming.

Samsung's flagship QD-OLED for 2025 reaches roughly 2,500 nits peak brightness with an anti-glare layer that finally tames OLED reflections.

The 2024 evolution of LG's most popular OLED. Now featuring a 144Hz refresh rate, webOS 24, and the α9 Gen7 processor. Note: Brightness Booster is exclusive to 55"+ models.

Roku's own-brand 4K TV pairs the simplest smart TV interface around with a genuinely budget price — ideal as a secondary or bedroom TV.

Samsung's 2025 upper-mid mini-LED flagship pairs Glare Free 2.0 anti-reflective coating with refined local dimming for the best bright-room 4K on the market.

A value-focused 4K Google TV with Direct LED backlighting, Dolby Vision support, and low input lag. Offers high contrast for dark rooms but limited brightness for HDR.

TCL's 2025 entry-level QD-Mini LED brings Dolby Vision IQ and a 144Hz panel to the sub-$800 price bracket — the value mini-LED pick.

LG's best-selling OLED gets a brighter Alpha 9 Gen 8 processor, near-perfect blacks, and four full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 ports for serious gaming.

LG's flagship 4K OLED featuring the powerful α11 AI Processor, 144Hz refresh rate, and MLA technology (55"-83") for blindingly bright HDR. Designed for wall-mounting with a 5-year panel warranty.

Sony's 2023 Full Array LED workhorse features the Cognitive Processor XR, excellent upscaling, and XR Contrast Booster. Perfect for movies, though limited to two HDMI 2.1 ports.

The 2024 entry-level Mini-LED brings improved contrast and Google TV to a budget price point. Note: The 75-inch model uses an ADS (IPS-like) panel, while others use VA.

Hisense's 2024 'brightness king' features up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, a 144Hz native panel, and a 2.1.2 multi-channel audio system. Note: The 75-inch model uses an ADS Pro panel.

LG's 2025 flagship debuts a four-stack Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel that hits roughly 2,400 nits — the brightest LG OLED ever made.

Vizio's 2023 'Pro' lineup features an IPS-type panel for wide viewing angles, Wi-Fi 6E, and 120Hz gaming support. Best suited for bright rooms due to high brightness but low native contrast.

Sony's mid-range mini-LED uses the Cognitive Processor XR for film-accurate color and contrast, plus exclusive PS5 picture features.

Amazon's first TV with a QLED panel and full-array local dimming. Features the 'Fire TV Ambient Experience' for displaying art/widgets and hands-free Alexa control.

Samsung's 2024 OLED combines QD-OLED (55-77") and WOLED (42/48/83") panels. Features the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor, 144Hz gaming support, and intense brightness in a LaserSlim design.

The 2024 edition of Samsung's Art Mode TV features a Pantone Validated Matte Display, Quantum Processor 4K, and included Slim Fit Wall Mount. Note: 120Hz is exclusive to 55"+ models.

Sony's 2024 premium OLED featuring the Cognitive Processor XR, Acoustic Surface Audio+, and a 10% brightness increase over the A80L. Perfect for cinema, but limited by only two HDMI 2.1 ports.