LG leads for its consistently strong OLED performance and broad lineup, while Samsung, Sony, TCL, and Hisense offer compelling strengths in premium picture quality, processing, or value.
LG is the strongest all-around choice, combining class-leading OLED expertise, excellent processing, and a wide range of well-reviewed televisions.
LG appears repeatedly in expert testing and roundups, with OLED models praised for image quality and value; multiple sources also recommend its TVs across price tiers.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
Samsung stands out for exceptional brightness, strong OLED and QLED options, gaming features, and one of the broadest TV lineups.
Expert sources frequently include Samsung among the leading TV brands, citing bright QLED sets, strong OLED performance, gaming capability, and extensive model coverage.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
TCL offers the best value-oriented mix of bright mini-LED performance, competitive gaming features, and affordable large-screen options.
CNET names TCL's QM8L its best TV of 2026, while other supplied roundups praise TCL for brightness, contrast, gaming features, and value.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
Sony is a premium choice for refined picture processing, strong build quality, and convincing performance in movies and general viewing.
CNET, TechRadar, Consumer Reports, and other supplied sources identify Sony as a major high-performing brand, especially for picture quality, processing, and premium sets.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
Hisense is a strong value contender, particularly for bright mini-LED televisions that deliver substantial performance without flagship pricing.
Consumer Reports, Business Insider, TechRadar, and other supplied sources highlight Hisense's strong performance, brightness, and value across current televisions.We earn commission from qualifying purchases.
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The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1LG | #2Samsung | #3TCL | #4Sony | #5Hisense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 94 | 89 | 95 | 87 | |
| 91 | 96 | 88 | 82 | 83 | |
| 88 | 85 | 96 | 78 | 94 | |
| 89 | 88 | 84 | 87 | 81 | |
| 92 | 91 | 87 | 92 | 81 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 91.8 | 91.3 | 89.2 | 87.3 | 85.8 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 92 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 86 |
The five criteria create the AI baseline. The community adjustment is then added or subtracted to produce the current published score.
| Criterion | #1LG | #2Samsung | #3TCL | #4Sony | #5Hisense |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 | 94 | 89 | 95 | 87 | |
| 91 | 96 | 88 | 82 | 83 | |
| 88 | 85 | 96 | 78 | 94 | |
| 89 | 88 | 84 | 87 | 81 | |
| 92 | 91 | 87 | 92 | 81 | |
| AI baseline scoreWeighted criteria result | 91.8 | 91.3 | 89.2 | 87.3 | 85.8 |
| Community adjustmentVote-share influence | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Current published scoreBaseline + community | 92 | 91 | 89 | 87 | 86 |
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Subjective ranking synthesized from recurring expert testing, picture-quality coverage, lineup breadth, value, smart features, and versatility across current TV brands.