TVs
Find the best tvs — compared on specs, scores and value.
TVs buying guide
TV spec sheets are full of marketing terms that don't map cleanly to picture quality — panel type, real HDR performance and processing matter far more than a resolution number everyone already has. Our TV comparisons score every model on panel, picture quality, HDR, gaming, smart platform, audio and connectivity, so you can see which set actually looks better and which just markets better.
What matters most when comparing tvs
Panel and picture quality
Panel technology (OLED vs. various LED/LCD types) and the processing behind it drive contrast, black levels and colour more than resolution does. This is where two 4K TVs at the same price genuinely diverge.
HDR performance
Supporting an HDR format isn't the same as displaying it well. Peak brightness and the number of dimming zones decide whether HDR actually looks like HDR, so we score it as its own section.
Gaming
Refresh rate, variable refresh support and input lag decide how a TV performs with a modern console or PC — increasingly a deciding factor, not an afterthought.
Smart platform, audio and connectivity
The built-in software, speaker quality and port selection shape daily use and how long the set stays convenient to live with.
Common questions
- Is a higher resolution TV always better?
- No. Beyond 4K, resolution gains are hard to see at normal viewing distances. Panel type, HDR brightness and processing affect picture quality far more, which is why our comparisons weigh those sections rather than ranking by resolution.
- Does HDR support guarantee good HDR?
- No — a TV can accept an HDR signal but lack the brightness and local dimming to display it well. That's why we score HDR performance separately from mere format support.
- How often is TV comparison data updated?
- Specs and scores are reviewed as new models are added and pricing changes; each comparison page shows when its underlying data was last touched.
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About TVs Comparisons
We compare 31 TVs side by side — scoring each 0–100 on the specs that matter, then weighing performance, features and value for money so you can decide with confidence. Browse LG, Samsung and Sony and more.
The top-rated TV right now is LG OLED evo G6 65 (88/100), and prices across the range run from $999 to $3,999. For the best score per dollar, TCL QM6K 65 stands out as the value pick. Pick any two above to see a full head-to-head.