OLED TVs have become incredibly popular in recent years thanks to their stunning picture quality and amazing motion handling. While they all have a few things in common, like deep inky blacks in a dark room and near-perfect motion, there are notable differences between them. Since most people aren't watching TV in a pitch-black room, though, there are a few things you'll want to consider when shopping for an OLED TV. You want to make sure the TV's peak brightness and the screen coating are a good fit for your room setup, especially if you have a lot of natural light. There are also multiple types of OLED, so you'll want to consider which one, between QD-OLED and WOLED, is best for you. OLEDs aren't the only option if you're in a dark room, either, so take a look at our Mini LED vs. OLED article to see how OLEDs stack up against the competition.
We've bought over 75 OLED models and put them through our rigorous testing process to see which ones are worth buying. Below are our recommendations for the best OLED televisions you can buy in the US. You can also explore our picks for the best TVs, the best gaming TVs, and the best TV brands. Feel free to vote on which models you want us to buy and test. To learn about the newest OLEDs on the market, visit 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 OLED TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack 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 OLED TV we've tested in 2026. This TV delivers stellar performance, with incredibly high peak brightness, even when most of the screen is bright, making it a great choice for sports. While OLEDs have always been known to be best for dark room viewing, this one stands out even in a bright room thanks to its superb anti-reflective coating, which effectively eliminates glare from lamps or open windows. Unfortunately, a slight downside of this coating is that blacks can appear purple when watching TV in a bright room. Of course, as with all OLEDs, when you're watching it in a dark room, it has the same deep, inky blacks OLED TVs are known for. Colors are incredibly bright and vibrant, and it's extremely accurate out of the box, so you don't have to worry about calibration.
It's also a superb gaming TV, with barely any noticeable latency and a nearly instantaneous response time, so fast motion is incredibly crisp and responsive. It has a high refresh rate and four HDMI 2.1 bandwidth inputs, so you can take full advantage of the latest consoles or a gaming PC. The built-in Tizen smart interface has a wide selection of streaming apps, so you'll have no trouble finding content to watch.
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Best Mid-Range OLED TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack 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 and don't have much natural light in your room, you can step down to the LG C6 OLED 2026 instead. This incredible TV isn't as bright as the Samsung S95H OLED, and it has a glossy coating, so glare is a bit more distracting during the day, and bright scenes aren't quite as impactful. It's still a fantastic choice for a moderately-lit or dark room, though. As for colors, it's a bit more complicated. The 42-, 55-, and 65-inch versions of the C6 use an older panel type, and colors aren't as vivid as on the Samsung. The 48-inch C6, as well as the 77- and 83-inch LG C6H OLED, uses a newer panel that delivers more vibrant colors, so the difference between the Samsung TV and those sizes isn't as noticeable.
As for smart features, this TV doesn't disappoint. While it uses a different smart platform than the Samsung TV, known as webOS, it has an equally great selection of streaming apps. Like the Samsung, it has a slew of extra gaming features, including a high refresh rate, VRR support, and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four inputs. Really, there's not much of a difference between this and the Samsung TV when it comes to gaming.
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Best Budget OLED TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingExpected ReliabilityBrightnessBlack 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"While there are no truly budget OLED TVs, the best budget OLED is the LG B6 OLED 2026. There are clear compromises in choosing a cheaper model. This TV isn't as bright as the LG C6 OLED 2026, so it's best suited for a dim or dark room, as it can't handle much daytime glare. Colors aren't nearly as bright or as vibrant, either, so most content looks a bit dull in comparison to the C6. The B6 also has a lot going for it, and it's not all about compromise. It has the exact same deep, inky blacks as the more expensive picks, so it looks just as good in a dark room. It has the same fantastic motion handling, too, with no trace of ghosting behind fast-moving objects.
There's also a variant called the LG B6E OLED, which you can find at some stores. It's the exact same TV, it just comes with a simpler remote. Depending on local deals, you may be able to find one for less than the other, so just get whichever one is cheapest. You can always buy the more advanced remote separately if you really want it. You can also still find the older version of this TV, the LG B5 OLED, at some stores. It performs about the same as this one, so again, depending on local deals, you should just get whichever one is cheaper.
Notable Mentions
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LG G6 OLED:
The LG G6 OLED competes with the Samsung S95H OLED. While the LG offers better format support for physical media collectors, the Samsung provides more consistent performance and handles bright rooms better, making it the better option for most people.
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Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED:
If you want a QD-OLED TV like the Samsung S95H OLED, but you're a movie buff who prioritizes Dolby Vision support and image processing, the Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED is a great option. Still, the Samsung is a more well-rounded TV thanks to its superior performance in bright rooms and for gaming, and it's cheaper, making it the better option for most people.
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Samsung S90H OLED:
The Samsung S90H OLED is a great competitor to the LG C6 OLED 2026, with better reflection handling in a bright room. The LG is a lot brighter, though, so it's the better choice for most people.
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Recent Updates
Oct 09, 2026:
We replaced the LG B5 OLED with the LG B6 OLED 2026, as it's more widely available and starting to come down in price.
Aug 11, 2026:
We checked to make sure that we're still recommending the best OLED TVs in 2026, but didn't change anything. We also refreshed the text throughout the article.
Jun 19, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung S95F OLED and the LG C5 OLED with their 2026 counterparts, the Samsung S95H OLED and the LG C6 OLED, as the newer models offer some noticeable performance improvements.
May 28, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung S90F OLED with the LG C5 OLED in the 'Best Mid-Range' category to offer more variety in our picks. We also moved the S90F to the Notable Mentions, removed the Panasonic Z85A OLED from the Notable Mentions since it's no longer available, and revised text throughout the article for clarity.
Mar 31, 2026:
We revised the introduction to make it more concise and confirmed the availability of our current picks.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we currently think are the best OLED TVs for most people available for purchase in the United States. We factor in 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; we only test those available in the U.S.).
If you'd like to do the work of choosing yourself, here's a list of all our recent reviews of OLED TVs. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most OLEDs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them. If you want to learn more about the technology, check out our What Is OLED? article.