TV Lineup

What's New In 2024

CES 2024: Bigger, Brighter, & ...Transparent?

No longer content with minuscule 98-inch TVs, TCL and Hisense have one-upped the rest of the market by announcing massive 115-inch and 110-inch TVs, respectively. While it may not seem like much of a difference, a 115-inch TV offers 37.7% more screen area than a 98-inch model, so whether you have a massive living room or just like being able to count the nose hairs in your favorite actor, you're no longer limited to a projector if you want a massive screen. Surprisingly, both of these new TVs have a native 4k resolution instead of higher-density 8k panels. It'll be interesting to see what changes these brands have made to their upscaling technology, if any. At this size, seemingly minor upscaling artifacts will be instantly noticeable, even at a comfortable viewing distance.

Both Samsung and LG also showed off transparent display technology. Neither tech will be widely available anytime soon, and when it does, it definitely won't be cheap, but it's undeniably cool. LG's technology uses transparent OLED panels, and LG Display is targeting both home consumers and businesses. At CES 2024, they showed a few potential commercial applications for this new technology, as well as a home model scheduled for launch later this year. On the other hand, Samsung uses transparent Micro LED technology, and unlike LG, they only seem to be targeting commercial applications. Samsung's technology seems to be a bit further behind and isn't quite ready for prime time.

Brand Lineups

These lists are based on what has been confirmed. We'll update them as new details are confirmed and new models are announced throughout the year. This list mainly focuses on U.S. models; some lineups may differ in other countries. We've started buying the new models, but let us know which ones you want us to test first in our suggestion poll. Don't worry if your favorite TV isn't selected; the suggestion list is only one way we pick which products to buy and test.

Hisense

Hisense has announced an impressive lineup for 2024, with noticeable improvements to the entire ULED lineup and a few new surprises. They finally showed off the long-rumored 110" Hisense UX, which they claim can reach an incredible 10,000 cd/m² with over 40,000 local dimming zones. If true, it should deliver one of the most visually impressive HDR experiences available on the market today.

They've also considerably improved the rest of the 4k ULED lineup. The U6N, U7N, and U8N all feature Mini LED backlights, and they advertise the flagship U8N to reach over 3,000 cd/m² with double the dimming zones compared to last year's Hisense U8K. The U7N and U8N both support 144Hz gaming for the latest PC graphics cards, as well as Wi-Fi 6e and ATSC 3.0 support. Finally, they're replacing the 100" Hisense U8K with the 100" Hisense U76N. It offers the same great features as the Hisense U7N, including 144Hz gaming support and Wi-Fi 6e, and sits between the U7N and the U8N.

Finally, Hisense also announced a new lifestyle TV: the CanvasTV. Similar to Samsung's The Frame, its matte coating is designed to blend into your surroundings, and you can use it to display artwork when you're not watching TV. It also has customizable wood-finish bezels to match your living room, and the zero-gap wall mount allows it to sit flush against your wall. They've yet to say much else about this TV, so we don't have the technical specs, sizes, or availability information yet, but we'll update this section when we know more.

Learn more about the Hisense 2024 lineup.

LG

LG announced their 2024 lineup at CES in early January. Most of their marketing and media coverage has been around their new transparent LG Signature OLED T, but their other OLED models have also received noticeable upgrades. The lineup remains relatively unchanged from 2023, but there are new versions of the M, G, C, and B Series OLEDs and minor changes to the less common sizes on certain models.

LG also made some interesting software announcements, the most notable of which is the new Re:New program. LG is committing to bring webOS updates to all new TVs for five years, starting with the 2022 models. If you currently have a B/C/G2 TV, you'll receive webOS updates until 2027. They're not just talking about UI updates, either, as LG has confirmed that those TVs will also receive the upcoming update that adds Google Chromecast support. It's nice to see LG taking steps to improve the longevity of their products.

Most of LG's 2024 lineup is now available for preorder and should start shipping towards the second half of March. There are still a few unknowns, but we'll update the list below as we learn more.

Learn more about the LG 2024 lineup.

Panasonic

After years of absence from the U.S. markets, Panasonic has finally announced their triumphant return. Three models are available in 2024 starting mid-September: the Mini LED W95A Series, the OLED Z85A Series, and their flagship OLED Z95A Series. All three TVs are powered by the Fire TV smart interface, with a few tweaks unique to the U.S. market. They all support advanced gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and VRR, and the two flagship models feature a 144Hz refresh rate, whereas the Z85A is limited to a 120Hz refresh rate.

As for picture quality, the flagship Z95A features an MLA panel similar to the LG G4 OLED, with higher peak brightness than previous generations of OLED TVs. The Z85A is a slight step down, comparable to the LG C4 OLED. The Panasonic W95A uses a Mini LED panel, which Panasonic advertises to contain "hundreds" of LEDs. This count is on the lower end for 2024 Mini LED models, but the processing behind it plays a large role in overall local dimming performance. Finally, TV speakers usually aren't very good, but Panasonic is trying to change that. The flagship Panasonic Z95A Series features an impressive 160W 7-channel speaker system powered by Panasonic's Technics speaker brand, with front, up, and side-firing speakers and Dolby Atmos support for a more immersive sound experience.

It's nice to finally see Panasonic back in the U.S., albeit with a limited selection of models. It's unknown whether they plan on releasing other models this year or if they're just testing the waters this year before a wider launch later. We'll update this section if any new models are announced for 2024.

Samsung

Samsung announced their new 2024 lineup at CES in early January. We have yet to get the full details of their entire lineup, as Samsung's announcement focused on their new OLED and 8k models, with very few details on the rest of their lineup. Most of Samsung's new TVs are scheduled for release on March 21st, with budget models following later in the year.

Samsung announced three new OLED models at CES: the Samsung S95D, S90D, and S85D. This year's biggest Samsung news is that their flagship S95D features a new matte anti-reflective coating designed to improve reflection handling significantly. There's also a new entry-level model known as the Samsung S85D, and the midrange S90D is available in new 42- and 48-inch sizes. Both the new S85D and the new sizes of the S90D are expected to use WOLED panels sourced from LG Display.

As of March 2024, most of Samsung's 2024 lineup is up for preorder and should start shipping towards the end of March. Most of their lineup has been announced and fully confirmed, but there are still a few uncertainties around their budget and less popular mid-range models like the QN80D.

Learn more about the Samsung 2024 lineup.

Sony

After months of speculation, leaks, and rumors, Sony unveiled their 2024 TV lineup on April 17th, 2024. Some of the world's biggest tech publications and YouTube channels also got an early look at the new models at an event in March, and we were there.

So, what does Sony have planned for 2024? Like previous years, it's not all new models; there are a few carryovers. Sony is changing their naming scheme and focusing more on the BRAVIA brand. For Sony's TV lineup, the biggest improvements are in their mid- and high-end TVs with Mini LED backlighting. The new flagship BRAVIA 9 and the BRAVIA 7 feature significantly improved backlight control, with the BRAVIA 9 integrating the backlight control technology used on Sony's BVM-HX3110 reference monitor.

In typical Sony fashion, they unveiled very few technical details at the event, so we don't have any details on the exact zone counts, peak brightness, or even the HDMI processors used on any of the new TVs, but below you can see a list of what we know so far.

To learn more about these new TVs, check out the full 2024 Sony TV lineup here.

TCL

TCL's lineup in the United States is usually smaller than that of other brands. TCL is among the few brands to announce a good mix of premium, high-end TVs and smaller budget models for their 2024 lineup. Their 2024 lineup is split in two this year, between the Q Series and the S Series, making it easier for users to identify where each model sits. TCL is also heavily investing in large TVs, with three new 98" TVs and a massive new 115" model.

There are a few carry-overs from last year in the S Class, but as you can see, TCL plans to release six new TVs this year, ranging from the budget S551G to the visually stunning and incredibly large 115" QM891G. Regarding features, there are very few surprises here; TCL is continuing with the Google TV smart interface instead of Roku. Most of the high-end lineup supports up to 144Hz when used with VRR, and they support AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, making them great choices for gamers. TCL has also integrated custom installation capabilities into all of their new models, allowing home theater integrators to incorporate the TV into a fully automated home theater setup through discrete IR codes, IP control, and Control4 home automation compatibility.

Learn more about the TCL 2024 lineup.

Vizio

Vizio surprised us all when they released two new TVs out of the blue in late 2023. In early 2024, it was announced that Walmart had agreed to acquire Vizio. We don't know what Vizio's new corporate overlords have planned for 2024 or if this new ownership agreement will impact their plans for 2024, but we'll update this section if we hear anything. If you're in the market for a new TV, check out the best Vizio TVs of 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When do new TVs come out?

As of the time that this article was last updated, most of LG and Samsung's lineup is already up for preorder and is scheduled for full release in the latter half of March 2024. From budget models to their top OLEDs, almost everything is available now. As for the other brands, Sony typically starts releasing their new lineup in May, and budget brands like TCL and Hisense usually start releasing new models after June.

What new TV technologies are coming out in 2024?

We don't expect anything new or groundbreaking this year. Rather, most brands are doubling down on existing tech, so expect to see more Mini LED TVs with even more dimming zones, higher peak brightness, and wider availability of 144Hz refresh rate panels. On the OLED side, LG is teasing some significant improvements to their WOLED technology, but these improved panels will only be available on their highest-end models. We have yet to hear much about potential third-generation QD-OLED panels from Samsung, but we're not expecting any significant improvements this year.

MicroLED TVs

Although there's a lot of investment in the MicroLED technology, with Samsung especially making great strides in this area, it'll probably be a few more years before we see truly affordable commercial MicroLED TVs. There will probably be a lot of tech demos of this technology at CES, but the technology isn't ready for mass production yet.

When's the best time to buy a new TV?

The best time to buy a new TV is late spring or early summer. As brands release new lineups, older models are generally heavily discounted as retailers clear out inventory to accommodate the new models. If you prefer to be more on the cutting edge and enjoy the latest models, the best time to buy is usually a few weeks before Black Friday. For a more detailed explanation, check out When To Buy A TV.

Conclusion

While we're still missing a lot of details on what to expect from TV manufacturers in 2024, some are starting to leak out. In the coming weeks and months, we should get a better indication of what's coming, including full model details from some brands. We'll continue to update this page as we learn more, but for now, let us know what you're most excited about and what you'd like to see in the discussions!