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Need help to buy the best TV? Here's where we come in. When you're facing lists of thin-bezel flatscreen TVs from LG, Panasonic, Hisense, Samsung and Sony, which all look more or less the same, it may seem as though there's not much to pick between them. But there is.
Here, we reveal our pick of the best TVs you can buy right now, plus take a closer look at the key things you should think about before you buy. From big decisions such as which screen size is best for you, to specific features to look out for and how much to spend, our expert advice will help you find your perfect TV.
Our tough lab tests mean we can reveal in which TVs have superb picture quality, sound fantastic and are easy to use. Plus our reviews will also tell you the results of our annual TV owners' survey - we uncover which brand's TVs last the longest, and which ones owners would buy again.
We do this so you can avoid the ones that aren't worth your money.
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It's hard to find fault with this sublime TV. It looks fantastic, and sounds amazing despite being very thin.
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Fantastic HDR implementation and a stunningly detailed 4K picture make this tremendous all-rounder one of the best TVs of 2021.
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It's an exquisite TV and a perfect showcase for Samsung's Neo QLED technology. There's very little we can fault here: the speakers are great and we love the design of the menus.
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It's one of the cheapest OLEDs we've come across and we never expected it to be so good. It's a worthy Best Buy with its lovely screen that's superb for 4K.
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Small TVs rarely do particularly well, which makes this one all the more special. It manages to sound good where so many of its peers lack the bass to balance the treble and the picture is crisp.
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If these models aren't quite right for your home and budget, then head to our TV reviews to see what else we recommend.
Watch our video to see how TVs differ and find out which type is right for you.
Read more on the features you need, the connections you want for all your extra devices and which screen type is best.
Found out more about different screen types in our TV screen technology guide.
TVs may all look pretty similar when they're lining store shelves, but different resolutions, screen types and software means it's more than just the price tag that sets them apart from each other.
Ultimately, the screen is important, but it's not the be all and end all. It doesn't make a bit of difference to the audio or how easy the TV is to use and you shouldn't discount a TV based purely on what screen it has. So be sure to check our reviews before you buy.
LCD TVs are the most common and it's likely that your current TV uses one. Several bulbs, known as a backlight, shine on a layer of liquid crystals to create the images on screen. These TVs are cheaper to produce than OLEDs and QLEDs, which is why they are more common, particularly at smaller sizes.
The screen technology widely considered the best for contrast and motion. OLED TVs start at about £1,000 for a 48-inch or 42-inch screen, but can stretch up to a few thousand.
This type of TV is typically among the most expensive on the market, replacing plasma screens in recent years. They don't use a backlight and instead each bulb in the display is self-emitting, which is why the contrast and motion control is so excellent.
QLED is Samsung's answer to OLED, but QLED TVs have more in common with LCDs. They still use a backlight, but it illuminates a layer of quantum dots rather than liquid crystals. These dots are said to produce more vibrant colours.
There are Neo QLEDs, too, which use a backlight with far smaller bulbs. This means there are more of them and Neo QLEDs have better contrast control as a result.
The low cost of 4K sets means there isn't any reason to choose a Full HD model anymore. Even though there isn't nearly as much 4K content as HD, our research has found that the best 4K sets are better at displaying video at all resolutions.
4K TVs make up the bulk of what's available from LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony, and they start at around £350. These TVs have four times the pixels of HD models, so can display sharper detail and more vibrant images.
The best TVs we've tested have all been 4K; head to our 4K TV reviews to see which impressed us most.
While TVs can cost a small fortune, 4K ones are available for as little as £300 once they've been on sale for a few months - you can get a great TV even if you’re on a tight budget.
Typically, 32-inch HD TVs cost between £200 and £300. For a similar price you could find slightly larger 40 to 43-inch TVs, some of which have a higher-quality 4K Ultra HD screen. We’ve rarely found Best Buys for less than £400, although there are plenty between £500 and £1,000.
Yes and no.
Yes because TVs from around £800 will have better technology and a sharper design, often with metal finishes and thinner bezels. Better motion processing is a hallmark of premium TVs, which means they will often produce smoother pictures, while cheaper models can sometimes judder.
No because many of the TVs that are out of your budget at launch will drop in price significantly in the months following. So provided you're prepared to wait, you can bag yourself a bargain.
Need a new TV now? See our pick of the best cheap TVs.
Our TV reviews not only contain the results of our independent lab tests, but also the results of our annual owners' survey. We ask thousands and thousands of TV owners to tell us about their television. This enables us to reveal what owners really think about that brand, including which TV brands are the most reliable.
The most popular brands are the 'big four': Samsung, LG, Sony and Panasonic.
Samsung is the market leader in TVs, followed closely by LG. Both have huge ranges spanning cheaper TVs to high-end, big-screen sets costing thousands of pounds.
Sony and Panasonic don't have the market share they used to, but they are far from being small brands. Panasonic aside (it usually has the smallest line-up), all the leading manufacturers release a similar number of TVs each year, and they follow much the same trends when it comes to size, too. You won't find many 32-inch sets, but there's no shortage of TVs 49 inches and above.
Aside from these four TV giants, there are various fringe brands, such as Toshiba, Sharp and Philips. A big chunk of the market is taken up by cheap TVs from supermarkets and own brands, such as JVC (Currys PC World), Technika (Tesco) and Bush (Argos). These TVs are generally cheap, but the models we've tested usually lack quality. You can read more about supermarket-brand TVs in our supermarket TV guide.
Chinese manufacturer Hisense may one day be on par with Samsung and LG in terms of brand recognition, but it's not quite there yet. Despite not being a household name, its TVs undercut rivals while offering similar specs and stylish designs, making them an attractive prospect for anyone looking for a high-end TV without a matching price.
For more in-depth information about the brands, go to which TV brand to buy.
When it comes to how much energy your TV uses, it tends to be its size that dictates how much more it will add to your electricity bill. Whichever size you go for though, they don't tend to cost a great deal to run.
On average:
All of our TV reviews include detailed information on energy use and how much a model will cost you to run per year.
With the TV market continually shifting towards larger screens, there are fewer top-quality sets smaller than 49 inches each year. But bear in mind that with TV bezels (the frame around the screen) shrinking, larger sets might not be as big as you think, especially if you haven't bought a new TV in a few years.
Our TV size guide tool takes into account how far away you sit from your TV to give you your ideal size.
We can also help you find the best TV deals.
In 2021, new laws were introduced to make sure TVs were more easy to repair by the owner and by third party repairers.
TV manufacturers are now required to make some parts available for seven years after the TV's release. These rules apply whether you're buying a £2,000 OLED or a £200 32-inch Full HD TV.
To everyone for seven years:
To professional repairers for a minimum of seven years:
We test almost all the TVs released by the four leading brands - LG, Panasonic, Samsung and Sony - up to 65 inches. That means we see the breadth of each manufacturer's ranges, from budget 32 and 40-inch sets up to range-topping TVs.
We've picked some popular models so you can see how they compare.
This 55-inch is an important TV for LG. It's a top-tier set with the best features and technology LG has created, but it's not stupidly expensive.
Head to our LG OLED55C14LB review to see if this TV is good enough to be one of LG's top-tier sets.
Samsung doesn't make OLEDs and uses QLED displays for its high-end TVs instead. The QN85A range has a Neo QLED display, which means a thinner backlight and better contrast control.
Does the Neo QLED display make much difference, or should you get a cheaper standard QLED? Find out in our Samsung QE55QN85AATXXU review.