for New screen? To help you navigate dozens of seemingly identical TV models from Samsung, LG, Vizio, TCL, Sony, and other manufacturers, we’ve watched hundreds of hours of content and picked some of our favorites. We’ve listed everything from the best TVs to the best budget devices you can buy, and some great options in between.
Unless otherwise stated, every TV we link to is 55 inches. Larger or smaller sizes are usually available on retailers’ websites, but this is a very good size for most living rooms. All of these models have 4K Ultra HD pixel resolution (some have 8K), as there are no longer many good reasons to buy a standard HDTV. TVs now come with beautiful displays, but they have terrible audio and terrible interfaces, so you should also invest in a good soundbar and TV streaming stick. If you’re unfamiliar with the many terms TV manufacturers use, our how to buy a TV guide can help.
Update July 2022: We’ve added Samsung’s QN90B and updated our honorable mention.
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