We’re at the stage in the evolution of the TV where it’s pretty difficult to buy a bad one, but at the same time, it can be tricky to pick out the perfect model from the many options available. Every year, a swathe of new sets come out, which means the current bunch gets knocked down in price, giving you an even larger selection to consider.
Here,
we’ll
highlight
some
of
our
absolute
favorites
from
the
television
sets
you
can
buy
in
2024—in
no
particular
order—and
explain
some
of
the
key
technologies
and
specs
you
need
to
know
about.
As
we
go
through
the
year,
more
sets
and
models
will
join
these
ones,
and
we’ll
make
changes
to
this
list
as
needed.
Image: LG
The
LG
G3
is
a
simply
stunning
TV
set
that’s
undoubtedly
one
of
the
best
televisions
you
can
buy
right
now.
It’s
got
LG’s
superb
OLED
technology,
meaning
fantastic
contrast
and
ultra-deep
blacks,
and
it
can
make
almost
any
video
source
look
like
a
million
dollars.
Speaking
of
a
million
dollars,
these
models
aren’t
cheap
but
worth
the
investment.
The
top-tier
HDR
handling
and
anti-reflective
coating
on
the
display
add
to
the
overall
impressiveness,
and
everything
from
sports
to
movies
is
capably
handled.
The
four
HDMI
2.1
ports
will
interest
gamers
too
–
they’re
able
to
run
a
4K
resolution
at
120Hz,
with
support
for
VRR
and
ALLM
–
and
the
sound
doesn’t
let
this
set
down
either.
There
aren’t
many
reasons
not
to
seriously
consider
this
for
your
next
TV
upgrade.
Image: Samsung
There’s
been
a
lot
of
time
and
effort
put
into
the
Samsung
QN95C,
and
it
shows,
no
matter
what
size
you
go
for.
With
more
than
1,300
local
dimming
zones
and
a
gorgeous
mix
of
color,
brightness,
and
contrast
levels,
it’s
almost
like
a
Mini-LED
that
thinks
it’s
an
OLED.
Samsung
has
packed
a
lot
of
tech
into
this
TV,
with
many
fancy-sounding
names
attached—like
the
Neural
Quantum
Processor,
for
example—but
all
you
really
need
to
know
is
that
this
TV
produces
picture
and
motion
quality
worthy
of
the
set’s
flagship
status.
You
have
strong
HDR
performance
here,
an
impressive
4.2.2-channel
speaker
layout,
and
four
HDMI
2.1
ports
that
can
cope
with
the
4K/120Hz
output
of
the
best
game
consoles.
We
also
like
Samsung’s
slick
and
straightforward
smart
TV
interface.
Image: TCL
The
TCL
QM8's
sizes
range
from
a
giant
98
inches
to
a
small
98
inches,
so
of
course,
pick
the
one
that
suits
your
available
space
and
your
available
budget.
But
whatever
the
size,
it’s
difficult
to
beat
this
Mini-LED
TV
for
value,
no
matter
what
you’re
using
it
to
watch.
You’ll
often
see
this
television
advertised
with
a
football
on
screen,
a
nod
to
the
strength
of
the
screen’s
handling
of
anything
that
moves
fast.
It’s
good
for
gaming,
too,
with
its
high
brightness
levels,
low
input
lag,
and
low
response
time,
which
are
particularly
noteworthy.
We’ve
noticed
that
the
TCL
QM8
is
getting
cheaper
as
time
has
passed,
meaning
it’s
becoming
even
better
for
money
than
initially.
Add
a
decent
sound
setup
and
a
more
than
decent
build
quality
and
design,
and
it
earns
its
place
here.
Image: Hisense
Most
people
who’ve
used
the
Hisense
U7K
have
raved
about
it,
and
it’s
not
hard
to
see
why:
It
produces
a
rich,
clean,
fluid
picture
for
everything
from
movies
to
shows
to
sports,
and
it
comes
in
at
a
price
that
undercuts
most
comparable
sets.
As
a
mid-range
model,
it’s
not
going
to
touch
the
high-end
specs
of
the
flagship
TVs,
but
the
Hisense
U7K
still
has
a
lot
to
offer:
a
refresh
rate
of
up
to
144Hz
on
two
of
the
four
HDMI
ports
on
the
back,
for
example,
as
well
as
support
for
VRR
and
all
the
key
HDR
standards.
Color
quality
and
uniformity
are
excellent,
and
the
Google
TV
interface
has
everything
you
need
regarding
streaming
apps,
including
some.
We’re
fans
of
the
aesthetics
offered
by
the
Hisense
U7K,
too—right
down
to
the
tall,
narrow
remote.
Image: LG
We
all
have
different
needs
and
tastes
when
it
comes
to
TVs,
but
there’s
a
good
case
to
be
made
that
the
LG
C3
is
currently
the
best
television
for
most
people,
thanks
to
its
top-tier
OLED
display
tech
and
very
reasonable
price
point.
All four of the port connections support HDMI 2.1, so gamers needing 4K/120Hz, VRR, and ALLM will be pleased. The virtual surround sound goes up to a 9.1.2 channel system. There’s also support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG, so HDR is certainly well covered.
It’s
the
actual
experience
of
viewing
movies
and
shows
that
matters
most,
though,
and
in
this
regard,
the
LG
C3
is
excellent—especially
for
the
price
you’re
paying.
It
doesn’t
quite
reach
the
heights
of
the
LG
G3
and
its
cutting-edge
images,
but
it’s
also
significantly
cheaper.
Image: Samsung
Samsung
has
put
just
about
everything
it’s
got
into
the
Samsung
S95C,
and
it’s
a
winning
combination
of
specs,
design,
and
price.
It
doesn’t
come
cheap
strictly,
but
you’re
getting
Samsung’s
best
TV
know-how,
including
its
Quantum
Dot-enhanced
OLED
display
tech.
The
TV
stands
out
in
the
most
critical
areas:
peak
brightness,
color
range,
and
contrast
levels.
In
addition,
all
the
key
HDR
standards
are
supported
(aside
from
Dolby
Vision),
as
well
as
four
HDMI
2.1
ports
and
4.2.2
channel
audio.
Whether you’re watching live sports, the latest movies, or video scaled up from a lower-resolution source, the picture quality is superb in all aspects—from the clarity of the details to the balance of the colors to the crispness of quickly moving scenes.
Image: Sony
Read
through
any
review
of
the
Sony
A95L
you
can
find
online,
and
you’ll
soon
realize
this
is
a
TV
that
wows
everyone
who
comes
across
it.
It
offers
a
combination
of
sound
and
vision
quality
that’s
a
delight,
no
matter
what
you
want
to
spend
your
time
watching.
Of
particular
note
are
the
high
peak
brightness
levels,
the
uniformity
of
the
colors
displayed
by
the
panel,
and
the
crisp
and
rich
audio.
Everything
about
the
set
stands
out,
though
only
two
of
the
four
HDMI
slots
support
the
latest
2.1
standard.
The
Sony
A95L
has
a
high
asking
price,
but
sometimes
it’s
worth
paying
for
the
best—and
this
is
one
of
those
times.
As
with
other
Sony
sets,
Google
TV
is
on
board,
which
could
be
just
about
the
best
option
out
there
in
terms
of
integrated
smart
software.
Image: TCL
When
we
talk
about
the
best
products
in
a
particular
category,
the
most
expensive
models
are
usually
the
ones
that
get
mentioned—offering
the
highest
quality
components
and
the
best
possible
specs.
Not
everyone
has
the
budget
to
afford
the
best
in
class,
however.
For
many
people,
the
best
TV
will
be
the
best
one
they
can
get
for
the
lowest
price,
and
that’s
where
sets
like
the
TCL
S4
come
in.
Nothing
is
to
set
it
apart
except
that
it
consistently
produces
a
great
picture
for
little
money
in
relative
terms.
This
television
offers
a
host
of
different
screen
sizes
and
a
sharp
4K
resolution.
It
handles
contrast
and
reflections
really
well.
The
key
selling
point
is
the
price,
though,
and
we
don’t
think
anyone
who
buys
it
will
have
any
complaints.
Image: Samsung
8K
televisions
are
by
no
means
hitting
the
mainstream
yet,
but
4K
has
been
the
standard
for
a
long
time
now,
and
eventually,
the
time
will
come
for
8K.
The
Samsung
QN900C
is
ahead
of
the
game
in
this
respect,
though
you
need
a
big
chunk
of
change
to
be
able
to
afford
it.
With
deep
blacks
and
minimal
blooming,
this
set
rivals
the
best
OLED
technology
in
terms
of
its
picture,
and
you
also
get
a
peak
brightness
of
4,000
nits
and
expert
HDR
handling.
Pictures
consistently
look
fantastic,
and
upscaling
to
8K
is
handled
fantastically
well.
A
separate
connection
box
handles
four
HDMI
2.1
ports—that
means
just
a
couple
of
cables
leading
to
the
actual
TV,
and
with
its
super-thin
frames,
it’s
a
TV
that’s
easy
on
the
eye
as
well—a
flagship
set
in
every
sense
of
the
word,
with
8K
support.
Image: Sony
The
Sony
A90K
is
a
set
that
sits
somewhere
in
the
middle
of
Sony’s
range,
but
the
trade-offs
it
makes
are
sensible
ones.
It’s
a
model
that
we
think
is
likely
to
appeal
to
people
who
want
to
get
maximum
bang
for
their
buck
with
their
next
upgrade.
It
also
comes
in
a
smaller
size
than
a
lot
of
TVs
you’ll
see
nowadays,
so
it’s
suitable
for
rooms
that
don’t
have
space
for
giant
sets.
You
still
get
the
benefits
of
OLED
technology
here,
so
you
can
expect
top-tier
color
and
contrast
if
not
best-in-class
brightness
levels.
There
are
four
HDMI
sockets
here,
two
of
which
offer
HDMI
2.1
(with
support
for
4K/120Hz
input,
VRR,
and
ALLM).
As
usual,
the
Sony
processor
fitted
here
is
very
adept
at
image
processing,
ensuring
a
crisp
and
vibrant
image
no
matter
what
sources
are
connected.
Image: Roku
Why
buy
a
Roku
dongle
or
box
when
you
can
buy
a
Roku
TV?
Well
known
for
being
one
of
the
best
smart
TV
interfaces
around,
with
support
for
just
about
every
streaming
app
out
there
and
then
some,
the
Roku
Plus
series
packs
all
of
that
inside
a
television.
It’s
not
just
about
the
software
here,
though,
because
you
also
get
a
QLED
panel
capable
of
producing
a
perfect
picture.
Images
have
a
lot
of
life
and
vibrancy
to
them,
with
well-balanced
colors
and
impressive
HDR
handling
across
the
board.
The
Roku
Plus
will
particularly
appeal
to
those
shopping
on
a
budget
because,
relatively
speaking,
you
can
pick
this
TV
up
for
not
much
money
at
all.
You
miss
out
on
some
features—the
four
HDMI
slots
use
2.0,
not
2.1—but
it’s
still
excellent
value
for
money.
Image: Amazon
Speaking
of
televisions
with
familiar
interfaces,
the
Amazon
Fire
TV
Omni
uses
the
same
software
that
you’ll
find
on
Amazon’s
streaming
sticks
and
boxes.
If
you
find
that
interface
appealing
and
watch
a
lot
of
Prime
Video,
this
could
be
for
you.
We
like
the
wide
choice
of
screen
sizes
here,
we
like
the
simple
yet
stylish
design,
and
we
want
the
way
this
TV
renders
movies,
shows,
and
sports.
Okay,
it’s
not
quite
at
the
level
of
the
flagships,
but
then
again,
you’re
paying
a
lot
less
to
get
it
in
your
home.
HDR
is
well
managed,
images
are
typically
bright
and
fluid,
and,
of
course,
Amazon
Alexa
is
baked
right
in
(so
you
can
easily
ask
questions
about
what
you’re
watching).
This
set
has
four
HDMI
inputs,
though
only
one
of
those
supports
HDMI
2.1.
Image: XGIMI
If
you
don’t
need
a
television
or
a
projector,
the
classy
XGIMI
Horizon
Ultra
will
serve
you
very
well.
It’s
been
earning
a
lot
of
praise
for
the
high
quality
of
its
4K
picture,
though
it
certainly
doesn’t
come
cheap.
Everything
about
this
projector
looks
premium
and
stylish,
right
down
to
the
remote
control
and
the
sliding
door
mechanism
that
reveals
the
actual
projector.
Sound
is
superbly
handled
here
as
well,
with
some
engineering
help
from
Harman
Kardon.
Assuming
you
have
the
wall
or
projector
screen
space
to
handle
it,
the
XGIMI
Horizon
Ultra
will
produce
bright,
sharp,
and
evenly
balanced
images.
It
has
two
HDMI
2.1
ports
and
supports
attaching
USB
devices
and
connecting
to
the
web
directly.
Image: Epson
You
get
a
certain
amount
of
peace
of
mind
with
an
Epson
projector—the
company
has
been
making
these
devices
for
a
long,
long
time—and
the
Epson
Home
Cinema
5050UB
has
proved
a
popular
4K
projector
choice
with
both
users
and
professionals.
Brightness
rises
to
a
fantastic
2,600
lumens,
while
the
dynamic
contrast
ratio
of
1,000,000:1
also
stands
out.
The
projector
can
generate
pictures
up
to
300
inches,
corner
to
corner,
so
your
home
movie
nights
can
be
ultra-immersive.
The
Epson
Home
Cinema
5050UB,
which
has
two
HDMI
2.0
ports,
superbly
handles
everything
from
HDR
to
color
management,
from
motion
handling
to
peak
brightness.
However,
it
does
not
have
integrated
sound,
so
you’ll
need
external
speakers.
Image: BenQ
Just
about
anything
you
choose
to
pipe
through
the
BenQ
X500i
will
look
great
on
a
wall
or
projector
screen.
If
a
projector
suits
you
better
than
a
television
set,
it’s
definitely
one
of
the
top
options
out
there—especially
if
you’re
using
it
for
gaming.
With
2,200
lumens
on
offer,
support
for
refresh
rates
up
to
120Hz,
and
two
HDMI
2.0
ports,
the
projector
is
strong
in
every
area.
That
extends
to
the
software,
too:
Android
TV
is
built
right
in,
so
you
don’t
need
to
connect
anything
else
to
get
to
your
streaming
apps.
Most
importantly,
this
projector
produces
really
high-quality
pictures,
with
sharpness,
color,
and
motion
all
expertly
handled.
We
also
like
the
preset
video
modes
available
here,
which
adjust
the
projector’s
settings
based
on
what
you’re
viewing.
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