While this budget-friendly TV may not have high-definition resolution or 4K, it still offers a solid viewing experience, particularly on a smaller screen, like this 32-inch model. 

TCL’s 1080p Roku Smart LED TV works with Alexa and Google Assistant so you can quickly find your favorite films, plus you have access to more than 5,000 streaming channels and a half-million movies and TV shows through Roku TV. Other highlights among features include a 60Hz refresh rate plus one USB and three HDMI inputs, along with a headphone jack.  

This Sony 4K Ultra HD LED TV is quite an upgrade from our budget pick, featuring a powerful X1 processor, a 120Hz refresh rate for capturing details even when there’s fast motion on the screen, plus Dolby Vision for a truly immersive viewing experience. 

It’s compatible with Alexa, Google TV and Apple Airplay where you can access hundreds of thousands of movies and other content. Its display delivers on producing vibrant colors and contrast, plus crystal-clear definition. It’s also available in 65-, 75-, and 85-inch configurations, along with 43- and 50-inch options.  

What makes this Sony worth the extra few hundred bucks beyond the midpriced option above is an exceptional contrast ratio for an extra-sharp display combined with rich, full audio. Like all 2021 Sony TVs, it uses Google TV as its platform for access to all your streaming services. 

It also has a 120Hz refresh rate along with two HDMI 2.1 ports for the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, which makes it a great choice for gamers.

This TV is a true standout on our list, a first-in-class OLED TV, with a speedy processor and knock-your-socks-off 4K HDR images for a stellar picture with deep black shades and vibrant colors, along with stellar, solid sound quality.  

Gamers are sure to appreciate the four HDMI 2.1 ports for multiple consoles, including the PlayStation 5 and both Xbox series X and S, plus lightning-fast response time thanks to an automatic low-latency mode. There’s also a new Game Mode—essentially a suite of gaming controls for easy access.

This Samsung’s impressive display, with top-notch brightness and well-balanced contrast and black level, produces a result that’s tough to beat among competitive 4Ks on the market. It’s also a smart choice for gamers, multiple HDMI 2.1 ports, a 12.6-millisecond lag time, and advanced motion-handling technology. 

It’s also hard to ignore its attractive design — a stunning 1-inch-thick screen that’s virtually inconspicuous, plus there are a host of truly smart features, including an eco-friendly solar-powered remote control that nixes the need to change batteries.

Here’s another compelling option, particularly for cinephiles who swoon over picture-perfect, vibrant color and brightness, plus incredible acoustics that mimic a real moviegoing experience. The Sony A8H includes the brand’s excellent X1 processor and features a sensational-looking OLED panel along with a two-subwoofer bass system that automatically calibrates to the size of your room. 

For gamers, it includes the brand’s new Game Mode and a 120Hz refresh rate. The 4K TV is compatible with Alexa, Google Assistant, plus an Android interface.

If you’re in the market for a TV with stylish design — in addition to a fantastic picture and high-quality sound — look no further than the LG G1. It has a razor-thin bezel for a seamless flush-mount on your wall. This year’s Gallery Series model has improved brightness with a redesigned panel while maintaining the deep contrast and black levels the line is known for. It also features the brand’s super-fast four-generation processor, plus there are four HDMI 2.1 inputs, along with automatic low-latency mode and 4K 120Hz in HDR.

Not everyone can plunk down six grand on an 8K TV. But if you’re ready for something new and want to take a leap into the post-4K future, the Samsung Q900R is sure to please.

It’s the brand’s 2019 flagship model, with exceptional contrast thanks to zoned LEDs that auto-adjust to highlight the depth of deep blacks and bright whites, along with super-charged HDR for seriously intense color. 

Other highlights include an ultra-wide viewing angle designed to reduce glare and maintain rich color even from the far end of the sofa, plus ambient mode that literally turns the screen clear to blend into your wall if it’s flush-mounted. 

The TV is compatible with Alexa and it’s also available in 55-, 75-, and 82-inch configurations.

If you have the money to spend for the ultimate in next-level TV viewing, Samsung has broken the mold with this flatscreen. It achieves this status because its LEDs are incredibly small — 1/40th in thickness of a regular LED — which means they can be clustered more closely together, delivering unmatched precision in depth of color and contrast. Its infinity screen offers sharpness at every edge, too. 

Samsung’s AI upscaling is part of the package, taken to the next level combined with its 8K processor, plus it features sound tracking that follows objects across the screen for an intense audio experience.

For a true home theater experience, this gorgeous, bezel-less, ultra-thin 77-inch TV from Samsung’s Gallery Series is your best bet. Of course, you’ll want exceptional wide-angle viewing with full intense color from end-to-end for your home theater — and on that the LG GX certainly delivers. 

Plus, you get just about all the top-notch features as the brand’s ultra-popular LG CX OLED TV, including the third-gen AI Processor 4K, the reliable webOS platform, plus the “magic” remote (aka your finger) with voice and motion control so you can point and scroll to access functions.

Those looking for an even more inconspicuous “gallery” TV that blends into, say, your curated wall of paintings and photos are sure to swoon over this option from Samsung. 

It literally transforms into framed art when you aren’t watching through an “art store” where you can buy art or subscribe to a service for an added fee to access content from a library. There’s even a built-in motion sensor to change images as you walk by. But this TV is more than just a pretty picture. It features the brand’s supercharged 4K AI processor, cinematic quality color and superb sound.

There’s no doubt that outdoor TVs gained popularity in the last year or so, for socially distanced entertainment in backyards, along with restaurants and bars with sidewalk seating. This option offers 4K ultra-high-definition viewing, plus an anti-glare LED screen for watching the game on sunny afternoons. You can use it on covered porches, patios, and screen-in gazebos too, as it features auto-brightness control for a brilliant picture even in dim areas, plus there are built-in speakers. 

The TV has an IP54 weatherproof rating for outdoor use and there are four built-in fans to keep the set cool on summer’s hottest days.