- Table of Contents
- Intro
- Best TV
- Best Mid-Range
- Best Budget
- Best Large Cheap
- Notable Mentions
- Recent Updates
- All Reviews
- Comments
You can find a wide selection of TVs below $1,000. More and more high-end TVs are available for under $1,000, and even though you can usually only find some smaller models for this price if you want the best performance, a few decent larger models are available if you'd rather a bigger screen. Some companies make low-cost TVs with good value, but it's hard to determine which models are the best option for your money. Through testing dozens of TVs each year, we're able to see which models in this price range are worth buying.
Below are our recommendations for the best TVs under $1,000. See our picks for the best TVs, the best TVs under $500, and the best TVs under $1,500 for more options. You can also vote on which ones you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the 2024 models, check out our 2024 TV lineup page.
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Best TV Under $1,000
Mixed Usage8.9TV Shows8.4Sports8.7Video Games9.4HDR Movies9.0HDR Gaming9.1PC Monitor9.3The best TV under $1,000 we've tested is the LG B4 OLED. The 48-inch model is regularly sold for much less than $1,000, and the 55-inch model is also sold for just under that price when on sale, making it the best 55-inch TV under $1,000. It's an outstanding option that delivers incredible picture quality and is much better than any other competitor in this price range. It looks remarkable in dark rooms with inky blacks thanks to its near-infinite contrast ratio, and there is no blooming around bright objects, which makes it an ideal choice for a dark room. The LG has fantastic reflection handling and good brightness, so it even overcomes glare in a room with the lights on. Even better, it has a wide viewing angle, so you don't need to worry about where you place the TV in your room.
It's a versatile TV with vibrant colors, Dolby Vision support up to 120Hz, and support for DTS audio formats. Finding and streaming your favorite shows and movies is easy, thanks to its built-in webOS system, so you don't have to buy a dedicated streaming box. It's also a fantastic TV for gaming thanks to its near-instantaneous response time and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four ports for 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR.
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Best Mid-Range TV Under $1,000
Mixed Usage8.5TV Shows8.1Sports8.2Video Games9.0HDR Movies8.7HDR Gaming9.0PC Monitor8.7If you prefer something cheaper or don't need the best of the best, consider the Hisense U8/U8N, the best 65-inch TV under $1,000 when on sale. It doesn't deliver the same overall picture quality as the LG B4 OLED, but it's available in bigger sizes in this price range and overcomes more glare in a bright room. Blacks aren't as deep as they are on the B4, but its fantastic contrast ratio and great Mini LED local dimming feature still deliver deep, uniform blacks with very little blooming around bright objects. Like the B4, it supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and DTS audio passthrough. The TV runs the Google TV OS, so finding content is easy.
Unfortunately, its viewing angle is a lot narrower than that of an OLED. Still, it displays a wide range of colors and has very good pre-calibration accuracy, so colors are accurate and vibrant no matter the content. It's also a fully featured gaming TV capable of up to 4k @ 144Hz on two of its HDMI 2.1 ports and supports every VRR technology for a nearly tear-free gaming experience. It doesn't have the same nearly instantaneous response time as an OLED, but it's still fast enough for minimal blur behind fast motion.
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Best Budget TV Under $1,000
Mixed Usage7.6TV Shows7.0Sports7.3Video Games8.2HDR Movies7.6HDR Gaming8.1PC Monitor8.0If you're on a tighter budget or want something even bigger than the 55- or 65-inch Hisense U8/U8N, check out the Hisense U6/U6N instead, which is the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. As it's a budget TV, its overall picture quality isn't as good, but it's still a good TV that displays deep blacks in dark rooms. It also gets bright enough and has decent enough reflection handling to fight glare if you want to use it in a bright room. It displays a wide range of colors for a pleasant viewing experience, and just like the more expensive Hisense, it supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and advanced DTS audio formats.
Like its more expensive sibling, it runs the Google TV OS, so finding content to watch is a breeze. The TV doesn't have modern gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and 4k @ 120Hz, but it still has some features for gamers. You can forgo some resolution and play games up to 1440p @ 120Hz, which is great. The TV also supports VRR, but unfortunately, it's limited to 60Hz, so you can't use VRR if you choose to play at 120Hz.
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Best Large Cheap TV Under $1,000
Mixed Usage7.2TV Shows6.9Sports6.9Video Games7.7HDR Movies7.2HDR Gaming7.7PC Monitor7.7If you're looking for a cheap TV for under $1,000 and want the biggest option for the lowest possible cost, consider the TCL S5/S551G. It's available in a wide range of sizes, from 43 to 85 inches. Even its largest size is just under $1,000 and can be found even cheaper during sales. Keep in mind that it doesn't deliver the same good dark room performance as the Hisense U6/U6N due to its lack of local dimming, and it also doesn't get nearly as bright. However, it does display similarly impressive colors. By going with a cheap TV, you're losing out on gaming features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, but it still supports VRR and up to 1440p @ 120hz, which is great for a cheap model.
It has built-in Google TV, a great smart platform that makes streaming your favorite content easy. It also supports Dolby Vision and DTS audio passthrough, so it's decent for use in a budget-oriented home theater. Overall, it's a decent TV for a very low price, and an 85-inch TV will surely be a standout piece in any room. Just keep in mind that this is a dim model, so you'll need to turn off most of your lights to avoid reflections on the screen.
Notable Mentions
- TCL QM8/QM851G QLED:
The TCL QM8/QM851G QLED is a great TV and one of the brightest we've tested. It's a great alternative to the Hisense U8/U8N; however, it has worse reflection handling and worse contrast than most sizes of the Hisense, so the Hisense is the better option for most people.
See our review - TCL Q6/Q651G QLED:
The TCL Q6/Q651G QLED is a decent TV from TCL and directly competes with the Hisense U6/U6N. The Hisense is better overall and displays much deeper blacks due to its effective local dimming feature. On the other hand, the TCL is the better gaming TV because it outputs 1080p @ 120Hz and 1440p @ 120Hz, with a wide VRR range.
See our review - Roku Select Series:
The Roku Select Series is an alternative to the TCL S5/S551G. The Roku is brighter than the TCL in SDR, but unfortunately, its colors are duller, it lacks VRR, and it's unavailable in an 85-inch format like the TCL. This makes the TCL the better option for those looking for the biggest cheap TV.
See our review - Hisense U7N [U7, U75N]:
The Hisense U7N is a good alternative to the Hisense U8/U8N if you need something cheaper without sacrificing features like HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, 4k @ 144Hz, and VRR. The TV has great overall picture quality, but it's not as bright as the U8N, and its contrast isn't nearly as good either, so you don't get the same level of picture quality as you do on the more expensive model.
See our review
Recent Updates
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We replaced the TCL S4/S450G with the TCL S5/S551G in the 'Best Large Cheap TV Under $1,000' category and added the Hisense U7N as a Notable Mention.
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Oct 09, 2024: Replaced the LG C3 OLED with the LG B4 OLED as our new top pick and swapped the Hisense U8/U8K and the Hisense U6/U6K with their 2024 successors.
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Jul 12, 2024: We confirmed that our picks are still available and refreshed some text for accuracy.
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May 17, 2024: Added mentions of the Hisense U6N, Hisense U8N, and the LG C4 OLED in the 'Best Budget TV Under $1,000,' the 'Best Mid-Range TV Under $1,000,' and the 'Best TV Under $1,000' categories, respectively. We also refreshed some text throughout for accuracy.
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Mar 22, 2024: Revamped the Notable Mentions section, removing the LG A2 OLED due to lack of availability and the Sony X85K due to redundancy. We also updated some text throughout the rest of the article to add clarity.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best TVs you can get for under $1,000, including the best 65-inch TV under $1,000 and the best 75-inch TV under $1,000. 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 would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is the list of all TVs under $1,000. 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.
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Best TVs Under $1,000: Main Discussion
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- 21010
Hello! EVGA Z15 was #1 on this list a few years back but now it’s not even in the list anymore. Was there a specific reason it was taken out?
Hey Primoo357,
We removed the EVGA Z15 from our recommendations in December 2022.
The EVGA Z15 no longer stands out against newer hot-swappable, wired mechanical gaming keyboards in the same price range, particularly in terms of build quality. Most of our current recommendations come with higher-quality PBT keycaps, better acoustic dampening, and pre-lubed switches and stabilizers, among other improvements. Additionally, we’ve seen an increase in reports of long-term build quality issues and occasional connectivity problems with the EVGA Z15, which sometimes require unplugging the keyboard or even rebooting the computer to reconnect.
Despite these drawbacks, we still think the EVGA Z15 is a good keyboard, especially given its now lower and more stable price point. However, it no longer holds up against the competition enough to keep its place on our list of recommended picks.
I hope that answers your question. Thanks for reaching out!
- 21010
Hello! EVGA Z15 was #1 on this list a few years back but now it’s not even in the list anymore. Was there a specific reason it was taken out?
Update: No change in recommendations. Small text changes for conciseness and clarity.
What do you think of these changes? Let us know
- 21010
Honestly, I don’t think the Field75 HE deserves the top spot. It’s constantly out of stock and very difficult to get a hold of (especially in the EU). You can find some offers on Ebay but the listings there are usually more expensive than the price of a Wooting 80HE…
Hi Milkymilkshake, That’s a great point!
For some extra context, our price and availability recommendations are primarily made from a North American market perspective. That’s not to say we don’t consider other regions, but it can get tricky!
But you’re right that the NuPhy Field75 HE doesn’t look as compelling for people in the EU at the moment—it’s been harder to find and typically more expensive, especially with shipping. We’ll keep an eye on the situation and may add some extra context to our text with our next update.
Thanks for reaching out, and best wishes!
- 32120
Honestly, I don’t think the Field75 HE deserves the top spot. It’s constantly out of stock and very difficult to get a hold of (especially in the EU). You can find some offers on Ebay but the listings there are usually more expensive than the price of a Wooting 80HE…
Update: We’ve moved the Wooting 60HE from its spot as our ‘Best Enthusiast’ pick into the Notable Mentions section and replaced it with the new Wooting 80HE. It’s more expensive but offers a better overall typing experience, superior build quality, and slightly lower latency performance with support for 8000Hz polling.
What do you think of these changes? Let us know
- 10-11-1
Wooting 80HE not in the list? :/
- 21010
Hello! EVGA Z15 was #1 on this list a few years back but now it’s not even in the list anymore. Was there a specific reason it was taken out?
Hey Primoo357,
We removed the EVGA Z15 from our recommendations in December 2022.
The EVGA Z15 no longer stands out against newer hot-swappable, wired mechanical gaming keyboards in the same price range, particularly in terms of build quality. Most of our current recommendations come with higher-quality PBT keycaps, better acoustic dampening, and pre-lubed switches and stabilizers, among other improvements. Additionally, we’ve seen an increase in reports of long-term build quality issues and occasional connectivity problems with the EVGA Z15, which sometimes require unplugging the keyboard or even rebooting the computer to reconnect.
Despite these drawbacks, we still think the EVGA Z15 is a good keyboard, especially given its now lower and more stable price point. However, it no longer holds up against the competition enough to keep its place on our list of recommended picks.
I hope that answers your question. Thanks for reaching out!
- 21010
Hello! EVGA Z15 was #1 on this list a few years back but now it’s not even in the list anymore. Was there a specific reason it was taken out?
Update: No change in recommendations. Small text changes for conciseness and clarity.
What do you think of these changes? Let us know
- 21010
Honestly, I don’t think the Field75 HE deserves the top spot. It’s constantly out of stock and very difficult to get a hold of (especially in the EU). You can find some offers on Ebay but the listings there are usually more expensive than the price of a Wooting 80HE…
Hi Milkymilkshake, That’s a great point!
For some extra context, our price and availability recommendations are primarily made from a North American market perspective. That’s not to say we don’t consider other regions, but it can get tricky!
But you’re right that the NuPhy Field75 HE doesn’t look as compelling for people in the EU at the moment—it’s been harder to find and typically more expensive, especially with shipping. We’ll keep an eye on the situation and may add some extra context to our text with our next update.
Thanks for reaching out, and best wishes!
- 32120
Honestly, I don’t think the Field75 HE deserves the top spot. It’s constantly out of stock and very difficult to get a hold of (especially in the EU). You can find some offers on Ebay but the listings there are usually more expensive than the price of a Wooting 80HE…
Update: We’ve moved the Wooting 60HE from its spot as our ‘Best Enthusiast’ pick into the Notable Mentions section and replaced it with the new Wooting 80HE. It’s more expensive but offers a better overall typing experience, superior build quality, and slightly lower latency performance with support for 8000Hz polling.
What do you think of these changes? Let us know
- 10-11-1
Wooting 80HE not in the list? :/