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Buying Guide

Best TVs 2025

Expert-tested televisions for home theater, gaming, and everyday use. From OLED to Mini-LED, we find the best picture for every budget.

25+ TVs TestedCalibrated MeasurementsGaming Latency Tested

Our picks

Quick Recommendations

Best fits at a glance
Best Overall4.7

LG C4 OLED

Street price: $1,299In stock
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Best Value4.5

TCL QM8

Street price: $749In stock
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Budget Pick4.1

TCL S5 2024

Street price: $299In stock
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Top Picks
BEST OVERALL#1 ranked pick

LG C4 OLED

Our verdict
Excellent
4.7

Stunning OLED picture quality with perfect blacks, near-infinite contrast, and class-leading gaming features with 4x HDMI 2.1.

PanelWOLED evo
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision IQ
Refresh Rate120Hz
Size48"–97"
Street price: $1,299
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BEST VALUE#2 ranked pick

Sony A95L QD-OLED

Our verdict
Excellent
4.7

Sony's QD-OLED flagship delivers the best color volume available on any consumer TV β€” quantum dot brightness meets OLED perfect blacks for the ultimate picture quality.

PanelQD-OLED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision, HDR10
Refresh Rate120Hz
Size55"–77"
Street price: $2,499
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#3 ranked pick

Sony Bravia 9

Our verdict
Excellent
4.7

Sony's flagship Mini-LED TV with Cognitive Processor XR, Bravia Acoustic Multi-Audio panel speaker system, and best-in-class PS5 integration.

PanelMini-LED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision, HDR10
Refresh Rate120Hz
Size65"–85"
Street price: $2,499
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#4 ranked pick

Samsung S90D QD-OLED

Our verdict
Excellent
4.5

Outstanding QD-OLED picture at a more accessible price with excellent brightness, 144Hz gaming, and Samsung's comprehensive gaming features.

PanelQD-OLED
Resolution4K
HDRHDR10+, HDR10
Refresh Rate144Hz
Size55"–77"
Street price: $1,399
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#5 ranked pick

TCL QM8

Our verdict
Excellent
4.5

5,000-zone Mini-LED backlighting and 2,000 nits peak brightness at $749 β€” the most compelling value proposition in televisions in 2024.

PanelMini-LED QLED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+
Refresh Rate144Hz
Size55"–85"
Street price: $749
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#6 ranked pick

Samsung QN90C Neo QLED

Our verdict
Great
4.5

Exceptional brightness and detail with Mini-LED backlighting, making it ideal for bright rooms and competitive gaming.

PanelNeo QLED
Resolution4K
HDRHDR10+
Refresh Rate144Hz
Size43"–98"
Street price: $1,299
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#7 ranked pick

Hisense U8K

Our verdict
Great
4.5

Incredible value with Mini-LED panel, high peak brightness, and solid gaming specs at a fraction of premium TV prices.

PanelMini-LED ULED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision
Refresh Rate144Hz
Size55"–85"
Street price: $699
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#8 ranked pick

LG B4 OLED

Our verdict
Great
4.5

The most affordable way to own a true OLED TV β€” perfect blacks, infinite contrast, and excellent picture quality without the C4 premium price.

PanelWOLED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision IQ, HDR10
Refresh Rate120Hz
Size55"–77"
Street price: $899
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#9 ranked pick

Samsung QN85D Neo QLED

Our verdict
Great
4.5

Samsung's Mini-LED sweet spot β€” Quantum Matrix Technology, 144Hz gaming, and an optional matte anti-reflection finish at a price that undercuts the flagship QN90D.

PanelNeo QLED
Resolution4K
HDRHDR10+
Refresh Rate144Hz
Size55"–98"
Street price: $1,099
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#10 ranked pick

Sony X90L

Our verdict
Great
4.3

Sony's accessible premium β€” Cognitive Processor XR picture quality, full PS5 integration, and Dolby Vision at $1,099.

PanelFull-Array LED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision, HDR10
Refresh Rate120Hz
Size55"–85"
Street price: $1,099
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#11 ranked pick

Hisense U7N

Our verdict
Great
4.3

The best TV under $600 β€” Mini-LED ULED with 1,500 nits, 144Hz, three HDMI 2.1 ports, Dolby Vision IQ, and Google TV at an extraordinary price.

PanelMini-LED ULED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision IQ, HDR10+
Refresh Rate144Hz
Size55"–85"
Street price: $549
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#12 ranked pick

Vizio P-Series Quantum X

Our verdict
Great
4.3

3,000 nits peak brightness, 792 local dimming zones, and all four HDMI 2.1 ports at $799 β€” the raw display performance leader at this price.

PanelFull-Array QLED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision, HDR10+
Refresh Rate120Hz
Size65"–85"
Street price: $799
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#13 ranked pick

LG QNED90

Our verdict
Great
4.3

Four HDMI 2.1 ports, 144Hz, and webOS 24 at $699 β€” the most gaming-capable TV under $750 and the best way to get LG's platform without OLED prices.

PanelQNED Mini-LED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision IQ, HDR10
Refresh Rate144Hz
Size55"–86"
Street price: $699
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#14 ranked pick

Samsung The Frame 2024

Our verdict
Great
4.3

Art Mode displays museum-quality artwork when not watching β€” a nearly flush wall mount and customizable bezels make this the only TV designed as room dΓ©cor.

PanelQLED
Resolution4K
HDRHDR10+
Refresh Rate120Hz
Size32"–85"
Street price: $999
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BUDGET PICK#15 ranked pick

TCL S5 2024

Our verdict
Great
4.1

Google TV and Dolby Vision at $299 β€” the best entry-level 4K TV for bedrooms, guest rooms, and anyone who needs a solid smart TV on a strict budget.

PanelDirect LED
Resolution4K
HDRDolby Vision, HDR10
Refresh Rate60Hz
Size43"–65"
Street price: $299
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Methodology

How We Evaluate TVs

Picture Quality

Calibrated measurements of peak brightness, contrast ratio, color volume, and HDR tone mapping across multiple content types.

Gaming Performance

Input lag measurements, VRR support testing, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and 4K/120Hz compatibility across next-gen consoles.

Smart Features

OS responsiveness, app availability, voice assistant integration, and long-term software support assessment.

Jump To

  • #1LG C4 OLED
  • #2Sony A95L QD-OLED
  • #3Sony Bravia 9
  • #4Samsung S90D QD-OLED
  • #5TCL QM8
  • #6Samsung QN90C Neo QLED
  • #7Hisense U8K
  • #8LG B4 OLED
  • #9Samsung QN85D Neo QLED
  • #10Sony X90L
  • #11Hisense U7N
  • #12Vizio P-Series Quantum X
  • #13LG QNED90
  • #14Samsung The Frame 2024
  • #15TCL S5 2024

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