The Best TVs (and Helpful Buying Tips)
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Saving up for a new screen? Whether you're a videophile or a normie looking for your first foray into 4K Ultra HD, the best TVs available right now are bigger, brighter, and cheaper than ever before. To help you navigate the dozens of models from Samsung, LG, TCL, Hisense, Sony, and others, we've done intense testing and watched hundreds of hours of content to grab the standouts from our recent reviews. Below you'll find everything from the very best TV we've tested to the best sets on a tight budgetâwith plenty of excellent choices in between.
All of these models have at least 4K Ultra HD resolution (one has 8K), because there's no good reason to buy a standard HDTV above 40 inches anymore. TVs now come with wonderful displays, but they're usually bad at sound and can have lackluster interfaces, so you should consider investing in a good soundbar or pair of bookshelf speakers and a TV streaming stick. If you're unfamiliar with TV lingo, check out our tips below and our How to Buy a TV guide to study up.
Updated August 2024: We've added the LG C4 and Samsung S90D.
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