These days, you can find very good TVs for under $1,500. New technologies are finding their way into the more mainstream models, making them available to a wider range of people. By putting dozens of TVs a year through our standardized testing process, we've confirmed that you can easily find some high-end TVs with outstanding picture quality and a ton of features for under $1,500 if you're willing to cut on size a bit, as you may be limited to a 55- or 65-inch screen. If you'd rather have an even larger size, there are still affordable models with good picture quality available in 75-inch and bigger models.
Below are our recommendations for the best TVs under $1,500. Our picks reflect the market as it stands today, so you might still see some 2025 models in this article if they're still available. For other options, check out our recommendations for the best TVs under $1,000, the best TVs under $2,000, and the best budget TVs, or vote on which ones you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the newest models on the market, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best TV Under $1,500
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:WOLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:42" 48" 55" 65"The best TV under $1,500 we've tested is the LG C6 OLED 2026, and it's an amazing option for almost any use case. The 42- and 48-inch models are sold for under $1,500, and the 55-inch model is sold for just under that price when it's on sale, which is quite often. It displays perfect, inky blacks with no glow around highlights and subtitles in dark scenes, so the image has incredible depth. It also displays vibrant and lifelike colors, so the image looks nice and punchy. This OLED is bright enough to overcome glare in a moderately lit room, but it doesn't have the reflection handling needed to avoid reflections in bright spaces.
It's a very versatile model with a great selection of features. It has four HDMI 2.1 ports that are capable of up to 4k @ 165Hz. It also supports VRR to reduce screen tearing, so you can take full advantage of the latest consoles or high-end gaming PCs. Furthermore, it has the nearly instant pixel transitions that OLEDs are known for, so motion is crisp and clear. Finding content to watch is easy thanks to the huge selection of streaming apps, and its wide viewing angle means you can watch content with friends seated to the sides of the screen without them having to look at degraded image quality.
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Best Mid-Range TV Under $1,500
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"If you mainly watch TV in a bright room or you just want something cheaper than the LG C6 OLED 2026, the Hisense U7SG is an outstanding choice. While it doesn't match the inky blacks of the LG OLED, it gets surprisingly close due to its stellar local dimming, delivering deep, bold blacks with minimal glowing around subtitles and highlights. The big advantage this TV has is its combination of fantastic brightness and a matte coating that does an amazing job of handling glare, so reflections aren't an issue even in very bright rooms. This makes it one of the best bright room TVs on the market. Combined with its wide range of bright and punchy colors, it's a versatile option that looks great in any setting.
It has four HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4k @ 165Hz, 1080p @ 330Hz, and VRR to reduce screen tearing, so you can take full advantage of your console or push your PC to its limits. There's more motion blur than there is on the LG, especially when playing fast-paced games, but it's not too bad. Unfortunately, its viewing angle is much narrower than the LG, so it's not an ideal choice for wide seating arrangements since the TV's image quality degrades when you're watching from an angle. The 65-inch model sells for well under $1,500, and you can even get the 75-inch size for under $1,500 during sales.
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Best Lower Mid-Range TV Under $1,500
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"The lower mid-range TCL QM7K is the best 75-inch TV under $1,500 we've tested. Blacks are actually a bit deeper on this model than they are on the Hisense, but there's a bit more glowing around highlights and subtitles. Colors are bit a less saturated, but they still look vibrant and lifelike, so the image doesn't look dull at all. While it's a bit dimmer than the Hisense, it's still bright enough to handle glare from indirect lighting in well-lit rooms. However, light sources directly facing the screen cause mirror-like reflections that can be distracting. Like the Hisense, its viewing angle is quite narrow, so it's best to sit directly in front of the screen for the best experience.
Even though it doesn't offer as high of refresh rates as the Hisense, this model offers a ton of modern gaming features. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4k @ 144Hz and 1080p @ 288Hz, and it supports VRR to reduce screen tearing, so it pairs well with modern consoles and gaming PCs. Furthermore, the amount of motion blur you see is about equal to that of the Hisense. This is a very solid option if you want a large TV with good image quality, versatility, and a ton of features.
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Best Budget TV Under $1,500
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If you're willing to give up some image quality for a huge screen, the best 85-inch TV under $1,500 is the TCL QM6K. It's not as bright as the TCL QM7K, but it's still bright enough to overcome glare from most indirect light sources. Although blacks aren't as deep as they are on the QM7K, the image still has good depth thanks to its great local dimming feature. However, there's some noticeable glowing around highlights. Still, it's an impressive TV for the cost, displaying a wide range of vibrant colors that prevent the image from looking muted and lifeless.
It includes the same core gaming features as its more expensive sibling, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, support for 4K @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR, so even though you don't get the same level of image quality, you get the same features. It has the same narrow viewing angle as the other TCL model, so it looks best when viewed from the front. Similar models from brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung are typically more expensive, offer worse image quality, and have fewer features, so this TV truly stands out in the budget category.
Notable Mentions
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Samsung S90H OLED:
The Samsung S90H OLED is similar to the LG C6 OLED, but it has one key advantage. The LG has better processing, displays punchier highlights in HDR content, and supports Dolby Vision. On the other hand, the Samsung utilizes a matte screen coating that does an amazing job of handling reflections, so it's the better option if you want an OLED for a brighter room.
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LG B5 OLED:
If you prefer the exceptional motion clarity, inky blacks, and wide viewing angle of an OLED over a Mini LED model like the Hisense U7SG, the LG B5 OLED offers those benefits at a similar price. However, the TCL outshines it overall with its significantly brighter panel, superior reflection handling, and more well-rounded feature set.
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Hisense U65QF:
The Hisense U65QF is a brighter alternative to the TCL QM6K. Unfortunately, the Hisense really overbrightens HDR content, so it doesn't stay true to the content creator's intent. The TCL offers the more complete package, with better black levels, superior accuracy, 1080p @ 288Hz, and lower input lag.
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Recent Updates
Aug 26, 2026:
We replaced the LG C5 OLED with the LG C6 OLED 2026 and the TCL QM8K with the Hisense U7SG. We also removed the Samsung QN90F from the article, which was our Best Bright Room pick. Finally, we replaced the Samsung S90F OLED with the Samsung S90H OLED in the Notable Mentions. All of these changes were made because the 2025 models mentioned above are no longer available.
May 28, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung S90F OLED with the LG C5 OLED as our top pick since it's a bit more versatile. We also moved the S90F to the Notable Mentions and revised text throughout the article.
Feb 13, 2026:
We revised text throughout the article for clarity.
Nov 13, 2025:
We reviewed the article and confirmed the accuracy of our picks.
Aug 15, 2025:
Replaced the Samsung S90D with the Samsung S90F as our new top pick, the Samsung QN90D with the Samsung QN90F in our 'Best Bright Room' category, the LG B4 OLED with the TCL QM8K in our 'Best Mid-Range' category, the TCL QM751G with the TCL QM7K in the 'Lower Mid-Range' category, and the Hisense U6N with the TCL QM6K in the 'Budget' category. We also refreshed the Notable Mentions section to bring it up to date, and dropped the 'Best Upper Mid-Range' category since it's redundant.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best TVs under $1,500 to buy for most people. 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).
If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's a list of all our recent reviews of TVs under $1,500. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.