Fall is the time for new TVs to shine. Between sports like NFL football, NBA basketball and NHL hockey, and big streaming TV shows like House of the Dragon and The Rings of Power, you have lots of excuses to invest in a new screen. Fall is also the time when TV prices start coming down, like so many autumn leaves, in advance of Black Friday and the holiday season. Our list, featuring TVs we’ve reviewed side by side, is designed to help you find the best TV for you, from high-end OLEDs to budget LCDs and everything in between.
One important tip: Don’t sleep on a 2021 model. New 2022 TVs are on store shelves and online retailers now, promising enhancements like better picture quality, more features and future-proof HDMI connections. But last year’s TVs are still available, too, and for the most part they’re just as good and much better deals.
Now, on to our picks.
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Sizes
55-, 65-, 75- 85-inch
TV Technology
QLED with Mini-LED
Smart TV
Yes (Roku TV)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
4
For the last five years the TCL 6-Series has been our favorite TV for the money, and the 2022 version — also known as the R655 series — is no exception. This TV has an excellent image thanks to mini-LED tech and well-implemented full-array local dimming that helps it run circles around just about any other TV at this price. It improves upon the previous R635 series with improved gaming extras and a new center-mount stand that you can elevate to make room for a soundbar, although the new 85-inch size has standard legs. And finally, the Roku TV operating system is our hands-down favorite.
Note that in addition to the R635, which this TV replaces, other versions of the 6-Series were released in 2021 and remain on sale. The R646 series uses the Google TV operating system but otherwise has similar specifications to the R655 models reviewed here. The R648 series has 8K resolution and is significantly more expensive.
The prices shown below are for the 65-inch size.
Read our TCL 6-Series (2022 Roku TV) review.
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Sizes
42-, 48-, 55-, 65-, 77-, 83-inch
TV Technology
OLED
Smart TV
Yes (webOS)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
4
The C2 represents the pinnacle of picture quality at a price that’s admittedly high, but not too crazy. It beats any non-OLED TV on this list, including the Samsung QN90B below, with its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast and superb off-angle viewing. It also has superb gaming features, making it the perfect companion to an Xbox Series X or S, PlayStation 5 or both. The C2 comes in a variety of sizes as well, although the bigger models are expensive.
Improvements over the C1 from last year include carbon-fiber construction for up to 47% lighter weight — the 65-inch version we reviewed weighs just 37 pounds with its stand, compared to 72 pounds for the 65-inch C1 — as well as some additional tweaks to game mode and a new “always ready” feature.
The prices shown below are for the 65-inch size.
Read our LG C2 series OLED TV review.
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David Katzmaier
Sizes
43-, 50-, 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-inch
TV Technology
LED
Smart TV
Yes (Roku TV)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
3
The picture quality of the TCL 4-Series Roku TV was only a slight step behind the Vizio V-Series in our budget TV test, and the differences between the two are slight enough that you’d really have to have them set up side by side to notice anything at all. The 4-Series lacks the Dolby Vision, Bluetooth connectivity and AMD FreeSync with a variable refresh rate, all of which the Vizio offers. The 4-Series’ advantage over the Vizio is that it comes with the excellent Roku Smart TV system built in. That makes it a great choice for those looking for a one-stop smart TV solution, without having to add an external streaming device.
The prices shown below are for the 50-inch size.
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Sizes
43-, 50-, 55-, 65-, 75-, 85-inch
TV Technology
QLED with Mini-LED
Smart TV
Yes (Tizen)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
4
Looking for a high-end TV with spectacular image quality, but don’t want an OLED? The Samsung QN90B is your best bet. This TV uses QLED TV tech augmented by mini-LED for a brighter image than any OLED TV. The spectacular contrast of OLED still won out in our side-by-side tests, but the QN90B QLED screen comes closer than ever.
In summer 2022 the older version of this TV, the QN90A, remains on sale for hundreds less. It’s also an excellent performer but it’s slightly dimmer than the QN90B. It also lacks some of the 2022 model’s features, including the new game hub with cloud gaming.
The prices shown below are for the 65-inch size.
Read our Samsung QN90B review.
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Sizes
50-, 65-, 75-inch
TV Technology
LED with local dimming
Smart TV
Yes (SmartCast)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
4
The Vizio MQX is one of the least expensive TVs to feature full-array local dimming, which lets it reproduce TV shows, movies and games with enough contrast and pop to do HDR justice. The MQX has fewer dimming zones than more expensive TVs like the TCL 6-Series, but it offers 16 zones on the 50-inch, 30 on the 65-inch and 42 on the 75-inch, which is more than enough for excellent overall picture quality, with bright highlights, dark black levels, punchy contrast and accurate color.
Unlike the M7 last year, the MQX has a true 120Hz refresh rate, which allows compatibility with 4K/120Hz signals from game consoles like the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5, and worked well in our tests. Vizio supports both major HDR formats, HDR10 and Dolby Vision, in the M-Series. If you can’t save up for the TCL 6-Series but want a better picture than the 4-Series, the Vizio MQX is an excellent happy medium.
The prices shown below are for the 65-inch size.
Read our Vizio MQX review.
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Sizes
50-, 55-, 65-, 75-inch
TV Technology
LED with local dimming
Smart TV
Yes (Google TV)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
4
With excellent picture quality, anchored by full-array local dimming and plenty of brightness to make HDR content shine, the X90J is Sony’s answer to the TCL 6-Series and step-up Vizio models. This LED TV’s sleek looks and the Google TV operating system score additional points, as does its next-gen console support — including variable refresh rate (VRR), enabled by a software update in March 2022 — and built-in NextGen TV tuner. This Sony TV is perfect for PS5 gaming and works with Alexa & Google Assistant. If you want an “S” brand, this is one of the best values we’ve tested.
Outlook:The successor to the X90J is the X90K. We haven’t reviewed the new model yet but its image quality specifications are largely similar to the 2021 version, so we don’t expect many picture quality differences. Unlike the 2021 version, the new model ships with VRR enabled out of the box.
The prices shown below are for the 65-inch size.
Read our Sony X90J series (2021) review.
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Sizes
43-, 50-, 55-, 60-, 65-, 70-, 75-, 85-inch
TV Technology
QLED
Smart TV
Yes (Tizen)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
3
Samsung is the brand that sells more TVs than anyone, and one of its most popular is the Q60 series. Its sleek QLED screen design stands out compared with the other TVs on this list — even though the ultrathin OLED models are sleeker — and it offers better features, image quality and more sizes than models like the TCL 4-Series and Sony X80K. The TVs listed in this article are all superior values, but if you want a Samsung TV and can’t afford the QN90A, this is a great choice.
Note that the 2021 version, the Q60A, is still on sale and can be cheaper than the Q60B in some sizes. The newer version measured brighter in our tests, but if you want the best deal, stick with the Q60A if it’s still available.
The prices shown below are for the 55-inch size.
Read our Samsung Q60B review.
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Sizes
55-, 65-inch
TV Technology
LED with local dimming
Smart TV
Yes (Android TV)
Resolution
4K
HDMI Ports
4
Most of the TVs on this list are bright enough for just about any room, but maybe you want a screen that’s as bright as possible. The U8G outshines others in its price range and was basically as bright as the significantly more expensive Samsung QN90A. Its image quality falls a bit short in other areas and its selection of sizes is limited, but if raw brightness is what you crave, the U8G delivers.
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