Honorable mention

There are so many good TVs available, we can’t include them all in our first list. Here are some great options that either missed the cut or took their place and knocked our top list.

hisense u8qg: The U8QG is a great buy at its lowest price (around $1,000 for the 65-inch model) and a solid choice at that price, especially if you want eye-popping brightness above all else. I did notice some color accuracy issues with the SDR (some images appear too red) and found it difficult to prevent it from overexposing some content. Thankfully, you can always turn it down, and its nuclear powerhouse is paired with excellent black levels, deep contrast and plenty of features. I actually prefer the similar Panchi U8N from last year, but it’s getting harder to find in stock.

TCL QM7K (2025): I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the QM7K. Part of TCL’s new Precision Dimming series, it reaches for its pleasing black surface and contrast onchites, which meets a nice glow for some amazing moments. The problem? My review model’s colors were off-kilter, with an odd green tint to the selected black and grayscale materials. Thankfully, I confirmed that TCL’s latest firmware update fixed the issue. The TV’s picture processing and colors still don’t hold up to premium TVs, and this is the second year in a row I’ve had an annoying performance problem with the QM7. You shouldn’t buy it at full price, but if you can get the 65-inch model for $1,000 or less, it’s a pretty attractive choice.

Samsung S95D: Samsung’s previous S95 Matte Screen Marvel is still a great QD OLED TV that will be loved in virtually any TV room. We like the new version better, demanding less compromise when it comes to deep black levels, but if you can get the previous version at a killer deal, you won’t regret it.

Hisense U7n: If you’re after a TV at a similar price point to the QM6K but with some extra eye tingle, last year’s Hisense U7N puts a serious edge on our top picks and is still among our favorite options for your money. Its opening controls and screen uniformity aren’t as good as the QM6K’s but it has plenty of features, including great gaming credentials and a Google TV interface. The stock continues to be a great buy, especially at $700 or less.

Sony A95L: Sony has finally replaced that sweet screen with the 2025 Bravia 8 II, which offers similar incredible image processing and upscale with better colors and higher HDR brightness. That shouldn’t stop you from considering the A95L (9/10, Wired recommends) for less. With amazingly immersive image quality and an intuitive Google TV interface, it’s a premium package that’s very attractive on good sales.

Sony Bravia 7: The Bravia 7 is a beautiful display, offering brilliant brightness, natural colors, and subtle detail in subtle details. Its biggest knock is the very poor axis viewing, which can be hard to swallow at its high list price. Otherwise, it’s worth considering for fans of that Sony shine, especially since Sony discounts its best QLED TVs more liberally than its OLED models.

Other TVs We’ve Tested

Samsung Frame Pro: I put the Frame Pro through my thorough review process and came away with both due to software issues and (so far) performance not being affected. The matte screen looks smart when displaying art, especially if you buy an add-on frame (a frame for a frame?) from Samsung. Deco TV Frame. Picture performance was otherwise mixed at best. It’s brighter than a traditional frame, and the color pops, but its edge-lit mini-LED system doesn’t look good with dark 4K HDR content, even in the daytime. Moreover, I found its extremely slow operating system (which others have reported) and Blu-ray playback to be hesitant. We’re looking forward to another model, which we hope will fix the software issues, but for now we’re in the clear.

TCLQM 7: 2024’s beautifully balanced QM7: The only thing holding it back is a software glitch. During my review, I experienced an issue where adjusting the SDR backlight level affected HDR, which could lead to severe brightness limitations. While TCL fixed the issue for me in a firmware update, I never received confirmation on a wider OTA fix. Most people probably won’t have this problem, so the QM7 is still worth considering, but be sure and check it before tossing the box.

TV We are testing next

Samsung S90F: Following our favorite gaming TVs may be among the season’s best OLED values ​​(it usually is). I’ll be testing it long-term over several weeks, so I should find every nook and cranny for an in-depth review.

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