Best overall
LG C6 OLED
~$1,300–$2,000 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- RTINGS top-list OLED: perfect blacks, wide viewing angles
- Excellent for gaming
Keep in mind
- Not as bright as top mini-LEDs
Best value
TCL QM8L Mini-LED
~$1,000–$1,500 (65") at time of writing
What we like
- CNET's best TV of 2026 and Editors' Choice
- Brighter and more colorful than last year's QM8K
Keep in mind
- Not OLED-level contrast
Best OLED value
Samsung S90F OLED
~$1,200–$1,700 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- RTINGS top-list QD-OLED
- Great for gaming
Keep in mind
- No Dolby Vision
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Best for bright rooms and sports
Samsung QN90F Neo QLED
~$1,300–$1,800 (65") at time of writing
What we like
- Glare-Free screen and wide viewing angles (TechRadar)
- Excellent motion
Keep in mind
- Not as bright as TCL/Hisense rivals
Best premium
Samsung S95F OLED
~$2,000–$2,800 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- Glare-free QD-OLED for bright rooms
- Top-tier gaming
Keep in mind
- Very expensive
Best bright mini-LED
Hisense U8QG Mini-LED
~$900–$1,300 (65") at time of writing
What we like
- Very bright with wide color in TechRadar tests
Keep in mind
- Smart OS can be sluggish
Best mid-range
Hisense U7SG
~$700–$1,000 (65") at time of writing
What we like
- On RTINGS' 2026 best TVs list
Keep in mind
- Less bright than the U8
Best budget
TCL QM6K
~$500–$700 (65") at time of writing
What we like
- RTINGS top-list budget pick
- QLED with local dimming for little money
Keep in mind
- Narrow viewing angles
Best splurge
LG G6 OLED
~$2,200–$3,000 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- LG's brightest OLED, on RTINGS' 2026 list
- Flush wall-mount design
Keep in mind
- Very expensive
Best Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED
~$400–$600 (55") at time of writing
What we like
- Fire TV and Alexa built in
Keep in mind
- Mediocre contrast
Compare all 10
| # | Product | Best for | Price* | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LG C6 OLED | Best overall | ~$1,300–$2,000 (55") | — |
| 2 | TCL QM8L Mini-LED | Best value | ~$1,000–$1,500 (65") | — |
| 3 | Samsung S90F OLED | Best OLED value | ~$1,200–$1,700 (55") | — |
| 4 | Samsung QN90F Neo QLED | Best for bright rooms and sports | ~$1,300–$1,800 (65") | — |
| 5 | Samsung S95F OLED | Best premium | ~$2,000–$2,800 (55") | — |
| 6 | Hisense U8QG Mini-LED | Best bright mini-LED | ~$900–$1,300 (65") | — |
| 7 | Hisense U7SG | Best mid-range | ~$700–$1,000 (65") | — |
| 8 | TCL QM6K | Best budget | ~$500–$700 (65") | — |
| 9 | LG G6 OLED | Best splurge | ~$2,200–$3,000 (55") | — |
| 10 | Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED | Best Fire TV | ~$400–$600 (55") | — |
*Approximate, at time of writing. Rating shown only where a sourced rating was found.
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Tvs: frequently asked questions
What is the best TV in 2026?
Our #1 pick is the LG C6 OLED (best overall), at ~$1,300–$2,000 at time of writing. RTINGS top-list OLED: perfect blacks, wide viewing angles.
What is the best budget TV?
The TCL QM8L Mini-LED is our best budget pick at ~$1,000–$1,500 at time of writing. It ranks #2 of 10.
What is the best premium TV?
The Samsung S95F OLED is our premium pick at ~$2,000–$2,800 at time of writing. It ranks #5 of 10.
How did Rank the Rest rank these TVs?
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