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TVs spec trends (2026)

We looked at every tv in our catalogue with a known release date (24 devices across 2023–2025) and averaged the headline specs by launch year, using verified specs only. (Averages reflect the devices we track, not the entire market.)

Peak brightness
+29%
1,193nits → 1,541nits (2023–2025)
Gaming refresh
+40%
120Hz → 168Hz (2023–2025)
HDMI 2.1 ports
+7%
2.8 → 3 (2023–2025)
Speaker power
+46%
48W → 70W (2023–2025)
Launch price
+21%
$2,379 → $2,882 (2023–2025)

Average peak brightness by year

20231,193nits
20241,596nits
20251,541nits

The full picture

YearDevicesPeak brightnessGaming refreshHDMI 2.1 portsSpeaker powerLaunch price
202351,193nits120Hz2.848W$2,379
2024131,596nits140Hz3.161W$2,122
202561,541nits168Hz370W$2,882

Method: mean of each spec across the catalogue devices released that year (years with fewer than 5 tracked devices are omitted). Specs are validated from manufacturer sources; see how we score. Analysis by the Let’s Compare Data Engine.

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