# The best TVs of 2026, chosen by room, use and budget tier

Source: https://specwiseguide.com/best-tvs/
Updated: 2026-11-13 · By SMART SC Editorial Team

**Short answer:** **For most people, the LG C5** is the best TV: an OLED with perfect blacks, wide viewing angles, Dolby Vision and four 4K 120 Hz inputs, in 55 to 83 inches. **For a bright room, the Samsung QN90F** (Mini LED, Glare Free anti-reflection, up to 165 Hz). **For the most TV for the money, the Hisense U7** (Mini LED, four HDMI 2.1 inputs, 165 Hz, 55 to 100 inches), and **on a tight budget, the TCL QM6K**. **For film in a dark room, the Sony BRAVIA 8 II** (QD-OLED). We choose from spec sheets and link independent labs for measured performance.

## Key takeaways

- Decide **OLED or Mini LED** first, by the room: dim room and film → OLED; bright room, sports, 85 in+ → Mini LED.
- Then **size**, by seating distance: most living rooms suit 65–85 inches (use our calculator).
- Then the **specs that differ between lines**: fast HDMI inputs, Dolby Vision vs HDR10+, anti-reflection, tuner.
- We don't lab-test TVs. Our picks come from spec-sheet facts; we link RTINGS for measured brightness, lag and reflections.

There's no single best TV, but there's a best TV for a room and a habit. We picked from every current line in our catalogue, from the manufacturers' US spec sheets, and say exactly why each one is here and who should skip it.

**How we chose.** We weighed the specs that separate good from great in daily use: **display type** (OLED, QD-OLED, Mini LED), **anti-reflection** treatment, **HDR formats** (Dolby Vision and HDR10+), the **number of HDMI inputs that take 4K 120 Hz**, the **sizes** offered, and the **tuner**. We don't test TVs ourselves, so for brightness, input lag and reflections we point to independent lab measurements.

## Step 1: OLED or Mini LED?

(Diagram: Simplified cross-sections, not to scale. OLED pixels make their own light; LCD-based TVs (LED, QLED, Mini LED) shine a backlight through the layers in front of it.)

| If your room and habits are… | Choose |
|---|---|
| Dim evenings, films and series, people sitting at an angle | **OLED** |
| Sunny room, daytime sports and news, static logos for hours | **Mini LED** |
| 85 inches or more | **Mini LED** (the OLEDs we list stop at 83 in) |
| Fast games, several consoles | Either; OLED for motion, Mini LED for burn-in safety |

The details are in [OLED vs QLED](/oled-vs-qled/) and [Mini LED vs OLED](/mini-led-vs-oled/).

## Step 2: the right size

Measure from your eyes to where the screen will be. A screen that fills **30–40° of your view** feels right:

*Screen size (diagonal) that fills a given share of your view.*

| Eyes to screen | Relaxed (30°) | Immersive (40°) | Middle ground (≈34°) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 ft | 44 in | 60 in | 51 in |
| 7 ft | 52 in | 70 in | 59 in |
| 8 ft | 59 in | 80 in | 67 in |
| 9 ft | 66 in | 90 in | 76 in |
| 10 ft | 74 in | 100 in | 84 in |
| 12 ft | 89 in | 120 in | 101 in |

Or use the [viewing distance calculator](/tv-size-viewing-distance/).

## Our picks

**Best TV for most people: LG OLED evo C5**

- WOLED (OLED evo), 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Models: 55″ OLED55C5PUA · 65″ OLED65C5PUA · 77″ OLED77C5PUA · 83″ OLED83C5PUA

The C5 gets the essentials right. It's a WOLED OLED with perfect blacks and wide viewing angles, and **all four HDMI inputs take 4K 120 Hz** (up to 144 Hz), so a PS5, an Xbox and a soundbar never compete for ports. It supports **Dolby Vision** for streaming and Xbox games. It comes in 55, 65, 77 and 83 inches in our catalogue. **Skip it if** your room is very bright, or the TV shows the same news channel or PC desktop for hours every day ([burn-in](/oled-burn-in/)).

**Best for bright rooms: Samsung QN90F Neo QLED**

- Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free, 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Anti-reflection: Glare Free
- Models: 55″ QN55QN90F · 65″ QN65QN90F · 75″ QN75QN90F · 85″ QN85QN90F

A Mini LED (Neo QLED) with Samsung's **Glare Free** anti-reflection layer, four 4K inputs up to 165 Hz, and sizes to 85 inches. Brightness and reflection control are what bright rooms need. **Skip it if** you watch a lot of Dolby Vision: Samsung supports HDR10+ instead. More in the [bright-room guide](/best-tv-for-bright-room/).

**Best value: Hisense U7 Mini-LED (2025)**

- Mini-LED with anti-glare low-reflection panel, 2025 model
- 165 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 4 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 3.0
- Anti-reflection: Anti-Glare Low Reflection
- Models: 55″ 55U75QG · 65″ 65U75QG · 75″ 75U75QG · 85″ 85U75QG · 100″ 100U75QG

A Mini LED with a native **165 Hz** panel, **four HDMI 2.1 inputs**, Dolby Vision *and* HDR10+, an anti-glare panel, an ATSC 3.0 tuner, and sizes from 55 to **100 inches**. On paper, it matches TVs a tier above. **Skip it if** wide viewing angles matter: check a lab review for off-axis performance.

**Best budget pick: TCL QM6K QD-Mini LED**

- QD-Mini LED, 2025 model
- 144 Hz native, VRR up to 144 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 2 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 1.0
- Models: 55″ 55QM6K · 65″ 65QM6K · 75″ 75QM6K · 85″ 85QM6K · 98″ 98QM6K

TCL's entry Mini LED: quantum dots, local dimming, 144 Hz, Dolby Vision and HDR10+, from 55 to 98 inches. **Two of the four inputs** take 4K 120 Hz, which is enough for one or two consoles. **Skip it if** you need more fast ports or an ATSC 3.0 tuner.

**Best for film in a dark room: Sony BRAVIA 8 II QD-OLED**

- QD-OLED, 2025 model
- 120 Hz native, VRR up to 120 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 2 of 4 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 3.0
- Models: 55″ K-55XR80M2 · 65″ K-65XR80M2

A QD-OLED panel (brighter, more saturated color than WOLED; see [QD-OLED vs OLED](/qd-oled-vs-oled/)), Sony's processing, Dolby Vision, and an ATSC 3.0 tuner. **Skip it if** you game on several consoles: only HDMI 3 and 4 take 4K 120 Hz, and one of those usually feeds the soundbar.

**Best for very big screens: Hisense U8 Mini-LED (2025)**

- Mini-LED Pro with anti-glare low-reflection panel, 2025 model
- 165 Hz native, VRR up to 165 Hz
- 4K 120 Hz+ on 3 of 3 HDMI inputs
- HDR: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
- Tuner: ATSC 3.0
- Anti-reflection: Anti-Glare Low Reflection
- Models: 85″ 85U8QG · 100″ 100U8QG

The U8 comes in **85 and 100 inches** with a 165 Hz panel, anti-glare screen, ATSC 3.0, and a USB-C DisplayPort input for PCs. At those sizes, Mini LED is the practical choice. See [98 and 100-inch TV dimensions](/tv-dimensions/100-inch/) before you measure the stairs.

## Every line we compared

| TV line | Type | Panel (as marketed) | Refresh / max VRR | 4K 120 Hz+ inputs | HDR formats | Anti-reflection | Sizes we list | Check price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hisense U6 (U65QF) 2025 | Mini LED | Mini-LED, full-array local dimming | 144 / 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | – | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U7 (U75QG) 2025 | Mini LED | Mini-LED with anti-glare low-reflection panel | 165 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Anti-Glare Low Reflection | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 100″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Hisense U8 (U8QG) 2025 | Mini LED | Mini-LED Pro with anti-glare low-reflection panel | 165 / 165 Hz | 3 of 3 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Anti-Glare Low Reflection | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 100″ | Amazon ↗ |
| LG C5 2025 | OLED | WOLED (OLED evo) | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90H 2026 | Mini LED | Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | Glare Free | 65″, 75″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90H 2026 | OLED | OLED with Glare Free | 120 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | Glare Free | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung Q8F 2025 | LED | QLED | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | – | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung QN90F 2025 | Mini LED | Neo QLED (Mini LED) with Glare Free | 120 / 165 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | Glare Free | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung S90F 2025 | OLED | OLED | 120 / 144 Hz | 4 of 4 | HDR10+ | – | 55″, 65″, 77″, 83″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Samsung The Frame (LS03F) 2025 | LED | QLED with matte anti-reflection display | 120 / 144 Hz | – | HDR10 only | Matte Display | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 9 II 2026 | RGB LED | RGB LED, local dimming | 120 / 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 5 2025 | Mini LED | Mini LED, local dimming | 120 / 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 8 II 2025 | QD-OLED | QD-OLED | 120 / 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 3 2024 | LED | LED, direct backlight | 60 / 60 Hz | 0 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 55″, 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| Sony BRAVIA 7 2024 | Mini LED | Mini LED, full-array local dimming | 120 / 120 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision | – | 65″ | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM6K 2025 | Mini LED | QD-Mini LED | 144 / 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | – | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 98″ | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM7K 2025 | Mini LED | QD-Mini LED, CrystGlow HVA anti-reflection panel | 144 / 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | CrystGlow HVA (anti-reflection) | 55″, 65″, 75″, 85″, 98″ | Amazon ↗ |
| TCL QM8K 2025 | Mini LED | QD-Mini LED, CrystGlow WHVA anti-reflective panel | 144 / 144 Hz | 2 of 4 | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | CrystGlow WHVA (anti-reflective) | 65″, 85″, 98″ | Amazon ↗ |

## Guides for specific needs

- [The best 65-inch TVs, with every model's real dimensions](https://specwiseguide.com/best-65-inch-tv/): Our picks of current 65-inch TVs (OLED and Mini LED) from spec sheets, plus every model's width, depth, weight and VESA, so you know it fits before you buy.
- [The best 55-inch TVs, and how each one fits your furniture](https://specwiseguide.com/best-55-inch-tv/): Our picks of current 55-inch TVs from spec sheets: the best OLED, bright-room, value and budget models, with every model's width, stand footprint and weight.
- [The best 75-inch TVs, and when a 77-inch OLED is the better buy](https://specwiseguide.com/best-75-inch-tv/): 75-inch TVs are all Mini LED or LED; OLED comes as 77 inches instead. Our spec-sheet picks, with every model's width, weight and VESA pattern.
- [The best 85-inch TVs, and what it takes to get one on the wall](https://specwiseguide.com/best-85-inch-tv/): Our spec-sheet picks of current 85-inch TVs (Mini LED, plus 83-inch OLEDs), with every model's width, weight and VESA pattern, and the rules for mounting one.
- [Best gaming TV: how to choose by platform, ports and refresh rate](https://specwiseguide.com/best-gaming-tv/): A gaming TV needs fast HDMI inputs, VRR and low lag; how many fast ports and how many Hz depend on your consoles and PC. Spec-based picks from current lines.
- [Best TV for PS5: the features the PS5 actually uses, and the TVs that have them](https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-ps5/): The PS5 uses 4K 120Hz, VRR, ALLM and HDR10, not Dolby Vision. Which current TVs deliver that, on how many ports, and our spec-based picks.
- [Best TV for a bright room: brightness, anti-glare screens and our picks](https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-bright-room/): In a sunny room, screen reflections matter as much as brightness. Which current TVs have anti-glare screens and bright Mini LED backlights, and our spec-based picks.
- [The best TVs for watching sports: brightness, motion and seats at an angle](https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-sports/): Sports need a bright, anti-reflective screen, smooth motion and a picture that holds up from the side. Our spec-sheet picks, and game-day settings.
- [The best TVs for wall mounting: thin, light and easy to hang](https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-wall-mounting/): Which current TVs sit flattest and lightest on a wall, from spec-sheet depth, weight and VESA data: the Samsung QN90F, The Frame, S90H and LG C5, and mounting rules.
- [Using a TV as a PC monitor: the best models, and what size works at a desk](https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-pc-monitor/): A TV makes a good PC screen with 144–165 Hz, VRR, low lag and the right size for your distance. Picks from spec sheets, desk-distance math, and the burn-in question.
- [What size TV for a bedroom, and the best models for one](https://specwiseguide.com/best-tv-for-bedroom/): From a bed 6–8 ft away, 50–65 inches fits most bedrooms. A size chart by distance, how high to mount for viewing in bed, dresser fit, and our picks.
- [The best time to buy a TV: how the model-year cycle works](https://specwiseguide.com/best-time-to-buy-a-tv/): TV lines are announced in January, ship in spring and clear out in the fall. When to buy last year's model, when to wait, and what changed in 2026.

## Brand comparisons

- [LG vs Samsung TVs: OLED, Mini LED, HDR formats and smart platforms compared](https://specwiseguide.com/lg-vs-samsung-tv/): LG leads in OLED and supports Dolby Vision; Samsung leads in bright-room Mini LED and anti-glare, with HDR10+ instead. Line-by-line comparison from spec sheets.
- [Samsung vs Sony TVs: which brand fits your room and your consoles?](https://specwiseguide.com/samsung-vs-sony-tv/): Sony offers Dolby Vision, ATSC 3.0 and film-focused processing; Samsung has four 4K 120 Hz inputs, 165 Hz and Glare Free, but no Dolby Vision.
- [TCL vs Hisense: the two value Mini LED brands, line by line](https://specwiseguide.com/tcl-vs-hisense-tv/): Hisense's U-series has more fast HDMI inputs and 165 Hz panels; TCL's QM-series is lighter and reaches 98 inches. Both have Dolby Vision and HDR10+.
- [Sony vs LG OLED: BRAVIA 8 II against the LG C5](https://specwiseguide.com/sony-vs-lg-oled/): Sony's BRAVIA 8 II has a QD-OLED panel and an ATSC 3.0 tuner; the LG C5 has four 4K 120 Hz inputs, 144 Hz and more sizes. Both have Dolby Vision.
- [Roku TV vs Fire TV vs Google TV vs webOS vs Tizen: which smart TV platform?](https://specwiseguide.com/smart-tv-platforms/): Which brands use which smart platform, what each does best (casting, AirPlay, voice), how to limit viewing-data tracking, and why a stick can replace any of them.

## Frequently asked questions

### What is the best TV to buy in 2026?

For most rooms, the LG C5 OLED: excellent contrast and viewing angles, Dolby Vision and four 4K 120 Hz inputs. In a bright room, the Samsung QN90F Mini LED. On a budget, the Hisense U7 or TCL QM6K.

### What is the best TV brand?

No brand wins everywhere. LG leads in OLED; Samsung in bright-room Mini LED and anti-glare screens; Sony in processing and film-focused picture; Hisense and TCL give the most size and features for the money. See our brand comparisons.

### Is OLED or Mini LED better?

OLED for dark rooms, film and wide seating; Mini LED for bright rooms, long hours of static content and screens over 83 inches. See Mini LED vs OLED.

### What size TV should I buy?

Divide your eyes-to-screen distance in inches by 1.2 (immersive) to 1.6 (relaxed) to get the diagonal. From 8 ft (96 in) that's 59–80 in, so 65 or 75 inches; from 10 ft, 74–100 in, so 75 to 85 inches. Our calculator does it for you.

### When is the best time to buy a TV?

New lines are announced in January and arrive in spring; last year's models are usually cheapest in late fall, around Black Friday, before stock runs out. See our guide on when to buy.

### Do you test the TVs you recommend?

No. We compare manufacturers' spec sheets in our own catalogue and link independent labs (RTINGS) for measured performance. We say so on every page.

## Sources

- [LG Electronics USA, OLED evo C5 spec sheet (02/2025)](https://images.salsify.com/image/upload/s--1wRfLD3h--/s2fp28jm20rwng16loto.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U75QG specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U75QG_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM6K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/50QM6K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 8 II specifications sheet (K-65XR80M2, K-55XR80M2)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR80M2_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U8QG specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U8QG_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Hisense U65QF specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/55U65QF_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung QN90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN65QN90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90H specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55S90H_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung Q8F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55Q8F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung S90F specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN42S90F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Samsung The Frame (LS03F) specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/QN55LS03F_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 9 II specifications sheet (K-65XR90M2)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR90M2_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 5 specifications sheet (K-65XR50, K-55XR50)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR50_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 3 specifications sheet (K-65S30, K-55S30)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65S30_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [Sony BRAVIA 7 specifications sheet (K-65XR70)](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/K65XR70_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM7K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM7K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [TCL QM8K specifications sheet](https://static.pcrichard.com/docs/65QM8K_Specifications-Sheet_01.pdf)
- [RTINGS, The best TVs (independent lab measurements)](https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/best/tvs-on-the-market)