Saving up for a new screen? Whether you’re a videophile or a budget shopper looking for your first foray into 4K Ultra HD, the best TVs available right now are bigger, brighter, and cheaper than ever. To help you navigate the dozens of models from Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense, Sony, and others, we’ve done intense testing and watched hundreds of hours of content to grab the standouts from our recent reviews. Below you’ll find everything from the very best TV we’ve tested to the best sets on a tight budget—with plenty of excellent options in between.
All of these models have at least 4K Ultra HD resolution (one has 8K), because there’s no good reason to buy a standard HDTV beyond a pint-size model for your kitchen or small bedroom. Every TV on our list comes with a wonderful display, but most are bad at sound and can have lackluster interfaces, so you should consider investing in a good soundbar or pair of bookshelf speakers and a TV streaming stick. If you’re unfamiliar with TV lingo, check out our tips below and our How to Buy a TV guide to study up.
Updated September 2024: We’ve added the Hisense U7N, the Sony Bravia 9, and Vizio’s baseline 4K TV.
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