Save for a new screen? To help you navigate through dozens of seemingly identical TV models from Samsung, LG, Vizio, TCL, Sony, and others, we’ve watched hundreds of hours of content on them and singled out a few of them. we love. We’ve listed everything from the best TVs to the best budget sets you can buy—and some great picks in between.
All of these models have 4K Ultra HD pixels resolution (and some have 8K), because there aren’t many good reasons to buy a standard HDTV anymore. TVs these days have great screens, but they have terrible sound and can have a lackluster look, so you should too. invest in a good soundbar and a television bar if you can’t find the app you want. If you are not familiar with the many jargon used by TV manufacturers, we How to buy a TV Instructions can help.
Updated January 2023: We’ve removed older models and updated this guide with our latest favorites from Samsung, LG, Vizio, Sony, Hisense, and TCL.
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