The LG C5, the latest in a long line of all-star sets, is our top TV recommendation for most people again this year. LG’s mid-range OLED is impressively slim and elegant, capable of delivering a stunning picture with infinite contrast and vibrant colors, and equipped with an intuitive platform, all at a reasonable price.

With millions of individually backlit pixels, the OLED display of the C5 is a rock-solid contender for the best in its price range. The panel’s flawless black color reproduction results in perfect contrast and vivid colors, making any content—from a newscast to a blockbuster movie to an AAA video game—look its best.

Speaking of gaming, the C5 is among the best on the market. In addition to being a wonderful companion for the latest gaming consoles, the TV can also double as a top-tier gaming monitor, courtesy of AMD FreeSync Premium and Nvidia G-Sync support. Unlike many of its rivals, it can also deliver high-powered gameplay via an Nvidia GeForce Now subscription.

As with previous years, the C5 also gets extra credit for its wide size range. Depending on your needs and budget, you can opt for a compact 42-inch, a private movie theater-worthy 83-inch model, or one of several additional sizes sitting in between.

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The Hisense U8 is one of the brightest, most color-accurate, and best-sounding LED TVs I've tested, thanks to a quantum-dot-enhanced mini-LED screen. It is more generously (and frequently) discounted than competitive sets, which makes the upgrade even sweeter.

Featuring a 165Hz refresh rate with variable refresh rate (VRR) and low latency for high-level gaming, the U8 supports all versions of HDR to improve the look of broadcast and cable TV programming. The display panel, in addition to staggeringly high peak brightness, features a dedicated filter to reduce glare and reflections, leading to a top-tier viewing experience in bright spaces.

Feature-wise, the U8 offers top-notch sound for its form factor, a robust set of up-to-date connectivity features, and an intuitive platform. It is available in sizes ranging from 55 inches to 100 inches, all delivering an equally high value.

Compared to the TCL QM8K 4K TV with a mini-LED screen mentioned above, the Hisense U8 has similar specs and peak brightness, but a longer two-year warranty. The U8 is also available with a 55-inch screen, unlike its rivals, so it’s a more suitable choice for smaller spaces.

That said, the TCL TV’s more elegant design with slimmer bezels and Bang & Olufsen audio system is hard to overlook. Regardless of your choice, you’ll get one of the best mini-LED TVs on the market.

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The Samsung S95F is the 4K TV if you want to pull out all the stops. Its super-bright QD-OLED display predictably produces vibrant colors and deep contrast. In addition, a highly sophisticated onboard processor with access to AI neural networks ensures lower-resolution content looks sharper and better than ever.

Most importantly, the Samsung S95F can effortlessly deliver this viewing experience from any angle, even in bright spaces. The TV’s screen has a glare-free finish, which makes it practically impervious to light reflections. This means that its picture quality will remain superb even if it’s facing a lamp, a window, or another light source. This quality alone makes the TV worth every penny.

In a manner befitting its price category, the Samsung S95F is also a bona fide gaming powerhouse, capable of delivering exceptional visuals when linked to a gaming console or a high-powered computer. Samsung’s Tizen platform also supports Xbox cloud gaming, so all you need is a wireless controller and a monthly subscription to enjoy AAA titles.

We like that the TV’s wide array of wired connectivity features sits in an external box, making its profile impossibly slim and elegant. Its multi-speaker Dolby Atmos audio system, on the other hand, defies its form factor, while its solar remote never needs batteries.

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The TCL QM8K, our top mini-LED pick, looks incredibly sleek sans top and side bezels and has the picture quality to match. While OLED is still broadly the superior display technology, the QM8K gives our top pick a run for its money.

With thousands of local dimming zones and an AI-powered processor to control them, the quantum dot mini-LED panel delivers a captivating picture with rich colors and deep contrast. The picture quality is not far from that of an OLED TV. The TCL product’s lower cost and higher brightness more than make up for its lack of individually backlit pixels.

In a head-to-head comparison with the LG C5 OLED TV, the TCL QM8K stands out by rocking an anti-reflective display with a considerably higher peak brightness, as well as by delivering superior sound. The former makes the TCL product better suited for use where a light source is facing the TV. In contrast, the QM8K’s Bang & Olufsen-tuned Dolby Atmos audio setup with a pair of subwoofers makes a compelling case for not spending extra on a soundbar.

On the other hand, the LG C5 has much wider viewing angles, as well as superior gaming features and performance, and it's available in more sizes, too, though it can’t match the TCL product in big-screen options and bang for the buck.

In April, 2026, TCL launched the QM8L, this year’s updated version of the QM8 Series. It’s a substantial upgrade, featuring superior Super Quantum Dot (SQD) mini-LED display technology—the same as in the much pricier, range-topping TCL X11L. (We’ll talk about that a little later.) I reviewed the QM8L and found it to be a worthy successor to one of my favorite TVs, but it costs nearly twice as much as the QM8K, so last year’s model remains my go-to recommendation until the new model cuts a price cut, or the old model becomes hard to find.

Read a full review of the QM8K here

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The TCL X11L is the absolute best big-screen TV available today, featuring an elegant design, outstanding picture quality, and immersive sound tuned by Bang & Olufsen. We often think of TCL as the bang for your buck, but this set shows that the brand can also make something out of this world for folks who want to spend a lot for the best possible picture.

The secret is the X11L's first-of-its-kind SQD Mini-LED display—that's "Super Quantum Dot"—which blends the brightness-enhancing quantum dot technology and Mini-LED dimming zones, which enhance high-dynamic range. At $7,000, it's hard to imagine not insisting on an OLED TV, but color accuracy and contrast are both top-notch. The picture quality is comparable, and it offers tremendous, but controlled brightness that doesn't create blooming in bright scenes. Frankly, I’d take the TV over any OLED on the market today.

Read Our Full TCL X11L Review

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The Amazon Fire TV Omni Mini-LED Series is unsurprisingly the best for most consumers who prefer the tech giant’s own smart TV platform with deep Alexa integration. Amazon’s powerful virtual assistant is available via a button on the TV’s bundled remote or through direct voice commands.

Conveniently, the smart TV can also display feeds from compatible security cameras and smart doorbells. It can also double as a large smart display, showcasing artworks or providing convenient information like a calendar, weather, and connected home controls.

Like all mni-LED TVs, the Amazon Fire TV Omni delivers excellent picture quality with intense colors and deep contrast. However, it’s important to note that the product can’t match the similarly priced Hisense U8 Series in peak brightness and maximum refresh rate. I’d choose the Amazon product over its direct Hisense competitor if the Fire TV platform and seamless Alexa integration are top priorities.

A considerably more affordable Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED series is also available if you are shopping on a lower budget. On the other hand, the Panasonic S95B Series OLED TV with Amazon Fire TV is one of the best in its class. I’ve tested it and can confirm it is worth splurging on.

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If you are a longtime user of Roku’s easy-to-use smart TV platform, the Pro Series TV from the same maker deserves a spot on your shortlist of upgrade options. In addition to providing a super intuitive user interface and bundled remote, the TV delivers excellent picture quality, top-notch sound for a product in its price category, a rich set of connectivity features, and an elegant design with a nifty cable management setup. The TV is also easy to integrate into any smart home platform.

The quantum-dot mini-LED display panel with local dimming of the Roku Pro Series delivers excellent picture quality with vibrant colors and stellar contrast. The TV is one of the best in its price range in this critical department, though it’s important to note that similarly priced TCL and Hisense models are a step ahead in brightness and gaming-focused features.

Roku’s signature remote for the Pro Series TV impressed me with backlit buttons and a convenient USB-C charging port. I also liked the gadget’s integrated finder, which allowed me to track it down by pressing a button on the TV or via the Roku app.

You can order the Roku Pro Series TV in three screen sizes. A lower-priced Roku Plus Series TV is also available, but I recommend the Pro for its higher screen refresh rate and superior contrast.

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TCL’s QM6K is my favorite 4K TV on a budget. Spending less than $600 before additional deals and discounts gets you a TV with a sleek design, superb picture quality, a feature-packed platform, and an abundant set of connectivity options. With a high-performance game mode and support for variable refresh rate, the TV is also a top-notch gaming console display.

The overall picture quality and color rendering of the TCL QM6K are superb for a TV at such an agreeable price point. Its quantum-dot mini-LED display panel with hundreds of local dimming zones produces punchy colors and dramatic contrast that defy its price category. I can’t think of a better 4K TV for the money.

On the audio front, the TV is as impressive as it is in terms of picture quality. Its speaker system, tuned by Onkyo, has a built-in subwoofer, allowing it to deliver immersive sound with surprisingly powerful bass.

TCL offers the QM6K in several screen sizes, with the 98-inch model as the largest. The biggest screen size costs a little over $2,000, which is quite a bargain for the full-blown private movie theater experience it provides. The 85-inch version at a tad above $1,000 is also a great value for money.

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