New Best Smart TV 2025/2026

Buying a satisfying TV doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Not everyone needs fancy features like infinite OLED contrast or the scorching mini-LED brightness of the best TVs –– just a solid screen that works well in a bedroom or living room.

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There are LED, OLED, and QLED, multiple HDR formats, and pixel counts between 1080p, 4K, and 8K. Fortunately, PCMag is here to help.

I’m a certified TV calibrator and have tested more than 170 televisions from brands like Hisense, LG, Panasonic, Samsung, Sony, TCL, Vizio, and others over the past 10 years.

Using specialized equipment, I measure contrast, color range and accuracy, and even input lag, which is important for gaming. And yes, I watch shows and movies, too.

Several models on this list have earned outstanding 4.5- and 4.0-star ratings and PCMag’s Editors’ Choice award.

The Hisense U8QG is currently the best TV overall in terms of bang for your buck, while the LG Evo G5 OLED is our favorite high-end TV. Read on for more details of all the best TVs we’ve tested.

Entry-level TVs aren’t flashy, but they can bring a clear and balanced picture at a budget price. Features of cheap TVs typically include LCD panels with a 60Hz native refresh rate, 4K resolution and HDR playback plus smart TV streaming built-in.

Differences in brightness, the color quality of the screen, the type of HDR format, extra features (for gaming and more) and the usefulness of the smart platform help elevate certain models.