With the exception of a few 8k models and a handful of 720p and 1080p options, most TVs sold these days have a 4k resolution. There's a lot of content available in 4k, so having a 4k TV means you can enjoy a nice, sharp image. However, there's a lot more that goes into good image quality than just resolution, and that's why we perform over 350 tests on every TV we review. Our testing helps us determine which TVs are suitable for bright rooms, which look best in dark rooms, and which are good for gaming.
Below are our recommendations for the best 4k televisions you can buy, depending on your budget. You can also vote on which new models you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the 2026 TV landscape, check out our 2026 TV lineup page. For more options, check out our picks for the best 8k TVs, the best 120Hz TVs, and the best gaming TVs.
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 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77" 83"The Samsung S95H OLED is the best 4k TV we've tested in 2026. This TV delivers stellar picture quality, with deep, inky blacks and incredibly vibrant colors that give your shows and movies an almost 3D-like appearance. It also has fantastic accuracy, so you don't need to worry about calibrating it if you care about creative intent. Although OLEDs are usually better-suited for dark rooms, the S95H is a more versatile exception, as it's also one of the best TVs for a bright room thanks to its high peak brightness and matte anti-reflective coating, which significantly reduces direct reflections but also adds a slight haze to the image that some people dislike.
It's a feature-packed model with a great selection of gaming features like a high refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and VRR support, so it can take full advantage of the latest gaming consoles. Its built-in smart interface gives you quick access to the most popular streaming services, and it can be quickly integrated with your existing smart devices. It's also available in a decent range of sizes, so it fits a variety of room setups, but keep in mind that the 83-inch model performs a bit differently, and colors aren't quite as vibrant.
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Best Upper Mid-Range 4k TV
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"If you want something a bit cheaper, you can step down to the LG C6 OLED 2026 instead. You're not giving up much if you mainly watch TV in a dark room, but the C6 has a different screen coating, so it doesn't perform as well as the Samsung S95H OLED in a bright room. It still delivers fantastic picture quality, with deep, inky blacks and bright, vibrant colors. It's available in a wider range of sizes than the S95H, so you can fit a wider variety of room setups, but there are some important differences between sizes, with some sizes performing better than others.
It has a fantastic range of extra features, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four inputs, so you can take full advantage of the latest gaming consoles or even a gaming PC or Steam Machine. Like all OLED TVs, including the Samsung S95H OLED above, it also has incredibly smooth motion, making it a fantastic choice for gaming or watching sports. It runs LG's proprietary webOS smart interface, which has a huge selection of streaming apps that make it easier than ever to jump back into your favorite shows.
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Best Mid-Range 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:WOLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:48" 55" 65" 77" 83"If you want fantastic picture quality but don't want to spend much, the LG B6 OLED 2026 is the best mid-range 4k TV we've tested. It delivers spectacular picture quality in nearly any setting, but it's not nearly as bright as the LG C6 OLED 2026, so it's not as well-suited for a bright room, as glare is more distracting. It has the same great smart features, fantastic gaming performance, and perfect blacks that the top two OLEDs are known for, so you're really not sacrificing much by stepping down to a cheaper model.
It's available in a wide range of sizes, from 48 up to 83 inches, so there's something for most room sizes. It also has a very wide viewing angle, making it a great choice for a wide seating area. There's also a variant of this TV, known as the LG B6E OLED, that you might be able to find for even less. It's the exact same TV, but with a much simpler remote that doesn't support some advanced features like voice controls.
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Best Lower Mid-Range 4k TV
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 want something cheaper and don't care as much about dark room performance, you can check out the Hisense U7SG instead. This lower mid-range model still delivers incredible picture quality; you'll just see some haloing around bright details or subtitles in a dark room, and blacks aren't as deep. Colors are still bright and incredibly vibrant, and bright details in movies stand out incredibly well. It's a great choice for a bright room, and while you'll still see some reflections, it's bright enough to overcome glare even in a really bright room.
It's got a great selection of extra features, especially for gamers. With HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four inputs, you can take full advantage of the latest consoles or even a gaming PC, and its high refresh rate mode is great for competitive gamers. It runs the Google TV smart interface, which comes with a fantastic selection of streaming apps and games, and it supports multiple user profiles so you can keep your viewing history separate from your kids or spouse.
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Best Budget 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"If you want a cheaper alternative to the Hisense U7SG, check out the Hisense U6SF Pro instead. This budget model delivers surprisingly good picture quality, with high peak brightness and an extremely effective local dimming feature that helps it deliver deep blacks in a dark room. It's not as bright or as colorful as the U7SG, but it still looks good in both bright and dark rooms. It also has a great selection of gaming features, with a high max refresh rate for PC gamers, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports, and low input lag.
One of the most significant differences between the U6SF Pro and U7SG is their smart features. Whereas the U7SG ships with the popular Google TV smart interface, this one runs Amazon's Fire TV smart platform. It's a modern interface with a great selection of smart features and home integrations, but while it has apps for most of the major streaming platforms, the app selection isn't as good as Google TV.
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Best Cheap 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:IPSDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85"If you just want a cheap TV with a good selection of features, check out the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K. It delivers okay picture quality, with incredibly high peak brightness and surprisingly vivid, accurate colors out of the box. It's noticeably worse than the Hisense U6SF Pro in a dark room, though, with grayish blacks and lots of haloing around bright parts of the screen like subtitles. It's also not as good in a bright room, as direct reflections are very noticeable.
There are some greater trade-offs in going with a cheaper model, though. While it offers a decent feature set, it only goes up to 120Hz at lower resolutions, so you have to choose between image clarity and smoother motion handling when gaming. It runs Vizio's proprietary VIZIO OS, which has a decent selection of streaming apps, covering most of the common ones, but the platform is a bit buggy at times.
Notable Mentions
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Sony BRAVIA 9 II:
The Sony BRAVIA 9 II is an excellent TV that competes directly with the Samsung S95H OLED. It's the better choice if you're only watching TV in a bright room, but the Samsung is a more versatile pick overall thanks to its better dark scene performance and wider selection of gaming features.
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LG G6 OLED:
The LG G6 OLED is an amazing TV overall and a good alternative to the Samsung S95H OLED if you're mainly in a dark room. There are a few software issues since launch that result in a less enjoyable experience overall, though, and colors aren't as vibrant.
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Samsung S90H OLED:
If you watch TV in a bright room, then the Samsung S90H OLED can be a great alternative to the LG C6 OLED thanks to its better reflection handling. It's not as bright, though, so the C6 delivers a more impactful experience overall.
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Sony BRAVIA 7 II:
The Sony BRAVIA 7 II is a great TV overall and a good alternative to the LG C6 OLED. While the Sony is by far the better choice for a bright room, the LG is a more versatile option that delivers better dark scene performance and considerably smoother motion.
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TCL QM8L:
The TCL QM8L is actually a bit better than the Hisense U7SG, but it's currently more than double the price, so it's not worth the price difference.
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Recent Updates
Sep 11, 2026:
We restructured the article, adding the LG B6 as the mid-range pick and moving the Hisense U7SG down a spot to better match its market position. We replaced the TCL QM6K with the Hisense U6SF Pro because it offers better overall performance and is more widely available.
Jul 24, 2026:
We verified our picks for availability and accuracy, and refreshed the text. We also added the Sony BRAVIA 7 II and the Sony BRAVIA 9 II as Notable Mentions.
Jun 23, 2026:
Prices have started to drop from their launch windows, so we updated the article with our 2026 picks, adding the Samsung S95H OLED, the LG C6 OLED 2026, the Hisense U7SG, and the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K.
May 22, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung S90F OLED with the LG C5 OLED in the 'Best Upper Mid-Range' category to offer more variety in our picks. We also moved the S90F to the Notable Mentions and revised text throughout the article for clarity.
Mar 31, 2026:
We revised the introduction and confirmed the availability of our picks.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think is currently the best 4k TV 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).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is a list of all our 4k TV reviews from the past few years. 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.