Unfortunately, cheap TVs will actually be more expensive in because of chip shortages and supply chain issues, but sales on midrange and high-end TVs -- in other words, those with the best picture quality -- will be in full effect. We've reviewed many of the best TVs of the year already and picked our favorites for the list below. TVs come in all sizes and prices so I concentrate on picture for the money. An OLED television will give you the best picture quality, but it's expensive and might not be available in the size you want.
We'll keep tracking new deals all season long and update this list periodically. Watch this: 4K TVs: A buying guide. No TV I've ever tested offers this much picture quality for as little cash.
The TCL 6 Series has an excellent image thanks to mini-LED tech and well-implemented full-array local dimming that helps it run circles around just about any other TV at this price. It's also a solid choice for gamers with a THX mode that combines low input lag and high contrast.
As if that's not enough, the Roku TV operating system is our hands-down favorite. This TV first came out in but will stay on sale throughout -- in fact it just got its holiday price cut -- and remains my top choice so far.
TCL also sells an 8K version of the 6-Series , but I don't think it's worth the extra money, as well as a Google-powered version I have yet to review although according to TCL its image quality is the same as this Roku version.
It also has the best gaming features, making it the perfect companion to an Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5 or both. The Samsung QN90A is your best bet. Read our Samsung QN90A series review. The three TVs above are amazing, but what if you can't afford that level of picture quality? It's a 60Hz model, not Hz, but it still handles variable refresh rate games for extra smoothness. Read our Vizio M-7 Series Quantum review. This TCL 4-Series can't beat any of the models above on image quality -- its 4K resolution and HDR performance don't do much to help the picture -- but it's perfectly fine for most people, especially at this price.
Sizes: , , , , , inch. The prices shown below are for the inch size. What's that you say? You just want the best TV and can afford whatever you want? It delivers impressive picture quality, with a wide color gamut, great gradient handling, and excellent gray uniformity.
Unfortunately, our unit has bad out-of-the-box accuracy, so you may need to get it calibrated to enjoy it to the fullest, but this can also vary between units. Sadly, OLEDs have the risk of permanent burn-in , which can pose a problem if you watch the same news channel all day or if you want to use it as a PC monitor, but we don't expect this to be an issue for most people.
We tested a larger model, but we expect most of our results to be valid for the 50 inch size. This new backlight technology delivers impressive brightness levels and allows for finer control of the local dimming system, reducing blooming around bright objects. It's one of the brightest TVs we've ever tested and, combined with its fantastic reflection handling, you don't have to worry about glare, even in a bright room. The 50 inch model doesn't have the same wide-angle viewing filter as the 55 inch we've tested, but we still expect it to have decent viewing angles, especially for a VA panel.
It also looks excellent in a dark room, with an excellent contrast ratio and fantastic black uniformity. Unfortunately, its local dimming performs worse in Game Mode than outside of it because it raises the black levels, causing the screen to look more gray than black. It has a much higher native contrast ratio, so it doesn't rely on a local dimming feature to deliver deep blacks.
It has fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy, which is typical of Sony TVs, so it's unlikely you'll have to calibrate it to enjoy it to the fullest. It has a great response time with less smearing in dark scenes, and it has a completely flicker-free backlight. If you want to save some money, look into the Sony.
Keep in mind that we tested the 55 inch model of the Sony, but the 50 inch model should perform the same. It's great overall and provides good value for its price, even more than other more expensive options. It comes with Android TV, which is fairly user-friendly and has a ton of apps available to download, but it may take some time to get used to. We expect the 50 inch model to perform the same as the 65 inch we tested. It's great for watching movies, especially in dark environments.
It has a high native contrast ratio thanks to its VA panel, allowing it to display deep and uniform blacks. It has a full-array local dimming feature that performs decently well and improves the picture quality in dark scenes. The TV removes judder from native 24p sources, which helps with the appearance of motion in movies, but it lacks a motion interpolation feature. If you prefer using it in a well-lit room, it gets bright enough to combat glare and has excellent reflection handling.
Unfortunately, it has narrow viewing angles, which is expected from a VA panel, so the image looks inaccurate from the side. Also, while it has a quick response time and low input lag for a responsive gaming experience, it lacks any HDMI 2.
If you're not a gamer or that isn't an issue to you, and you're on a budget, it's the best 50 inch TV we've tested. If you prefer a few more gaming features, then check out the Vizio M50Q7-J It doesn't get as bright as the Hisense U6G , so it's not a good choice for gaming in bright rooms. It's a good TV, with excellent accuracy out of the box, fantastic contrast, and great black uniformity.
It's a better choice for gaming, as it supports FreeSync variable refresh rate technology, which can help reduce screen tearing in some games. It's limited to HDMI 2. If you're on a budget and want the best 50 inch TV we've tested, the Hisense performs well both in dark and well-lit rooms.
However, if you prefer something with VRR support, then check out the Vizio. We tested the 55 inch variant, but the 50 inch model should be the same. Nov 04, Validated our picks for accuracy and refreshed the text throughout. Oct 08, Verified our picks for accuracy and refreshed the text throughout. Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best inch televisions to buy for most people in each price range.
We factor in the price a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it , feedback from our visitors, and availability no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere. New Filmmaker Mode removes guesswork from TV setup. Simple tips for getting the best picture from your new TV. Are you really watching 4K on your new 4K TV?
Check your sources. Everything you need to watch 4K HDR movies. Chris Heinonen is a senior staff writer reporting on TVs, projectors, and sometimes audio gear at Wirecutter. He has been covering AV since for a number of online publications and is an ISF-certified video calibrator. He used to write computer software and hopes to never do that again, and he also loves to run and test gear for running guides. Our pick. Buy another type of TV if:.
You watch a lot of TV during the day: Our budget 4K TV picks might not be bright enough to compete with sunlight through windows, which might bother you during a lazy Sunday morning. You want something that looks as good turned off as it does while on: A more expensive TV may have better aesthetics than our budget pick. Upgrade pick.
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