Best TVs for 2024

Best budget TV — LG QNED 85

The QNED 85 has a lot in common with the pricier sets in this year's LG lineup, including a native refresh rate of 120Hz and some great gaming features. Powerful image processing and upscaling ensure a crisp, vibrant picture on all kinds of content.

Details

• supports enhanced Audio Return Channel (eARC), 4K/120Hz, Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR)
• Quantum Dot NanoCell technology provides accurate colors, even at wider viewing angles
• Apple AirPlay® 2 for easy wireless streaming from your compatible device
• Filmmaker Mode™ automatically adjusts picture settings to preserve the director's intent

Best TV for movie lovers — Sony BRAVIA 9

Sony's stunning BRAVIA Series are consistently some of the most highly rated TVs available. And this year's top-of-the-line BRAVIA 9 uses advanced Mini LED backlight technology that makes it Sony's brightest 4K TV ever. That dense array of tiny LEDs is paired with incredibly precise light control and exceptional contrast thanks to Sony's XR Backlight Master Drive. In short, just add popcorn and enjoy.

Details

• Mini LED backlight powered by XR Backlight Master Drive for precise brightness control (local dimming)
• XR Processor uses powerful real-time processing based on a human perspective for a true-to-life picture
• XR Contrast Booster 30 balances light output across the screen for incredible brightness and contrast
• Acoustic Multi-Audio+™ system includes up-firing beam tweeters in the TV's frame for an elevated soundstage that follows the action
• includes access to exclusive content on Sony Pictures Core

Best TV for gamers — LG C4

The C4 is as stacked with features as you'd expect from one of LG's premium 4K OLED TVs. Movies, shows, and sports will look awesome, but with a lightning-fast response time and four HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K at 120Hz, it's also a perfect partner for your PC or next-gen gaming console. Check out our 4K Gaming Guide for more features to look for.

Details

• supports Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) for smooth graphics without frame tearing or stuttering
• AMD FreeSync Premium™ and Nvidia G-SYNC® compatible
• supports cloud gaming with Google Stadia and Nvidia GeForce NOW (subscriptions required)
• LG's evo panel uses a stronger emissive material to improve both the overall brightness and the luminance of the red, green, and blue subpixels for richer, more accurate color

Best TV for bright rooms — Samsung QN90D

Samsung's QLED sets are known for bright, vivid colors that pop off the screen, even in the brightest of rooms. But their Neo QLED TVs take it to another level with a Mini LED backlight. The QN90D pairs a dense array of those tiny LEDs with their Neural Quantum Processor 4K technology to deliver incredibly precise light control for wide contrast and more realistic shadow detail.

Details

• uses Mini LEDs that are about 40 times smaller than conventional LEDs for a slimmer panel and punchier picture
• Quantum Dot technology provides 100% color volume — full color with full brightness
• 4K AI Upscaling enhances standard-def and high-def video signals for optimum display on a 4K screen
• eco-friendly SolarCell Remote™ has a built-in solar cell that is sensitive enough to keep the battery charged using the basic indoor lights in your home

Best TV for art lovers — Samsung "The Frame"

Samsung's The Frame has been the coolest way to hide your TV in plain sight since the first version was released five years ago. When you're not binge-watching your favorite shows, it can display a selection of masterworks from museums around the world alongside photos from your last vacation. And art lovers will really appreciate the new anti-reflective screen — an update that gives it a canvas-like matte finish that more easily blends in with your gallery wall.

Details

• adjust your photos and art using the many filter, matte, and layout options
• includes the Samsung Collection — a built-in gallery of 100 pieces of professionally curated art
• edge-lit Dual LED backlight uses cool tone and warm tone LEDs for improved picture contrast
• available in sizes from 43" to 85" with optional bezels to match or contrast with your decor

TV shopping tips

Choosing the model that's best for you mostly comes down what types of content you watch and what your room is like.

Screen size and viewing distance

As a rule, we suggest you go with the largest screen your room, viewing distance, and budget will accommodate. For help calculating viewing distance, check out our article on TV placement.

LED or OLED?

LED and OLED TVs differ in how their panels light the image. LED TVs shine a backlight through a liquid crystal layer while OLED TVs are self-illuminating. OLEDs have incredible contrast, so movie nights in a darkened room will be jaw-dropping. But if you watch a lot of TV during the day, and your room is bright, an LED might be a better fit.

For more shopping tips, see our complete TV buying guide.

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