Save for a new screen? To help you navigate dozens of seemingly identical TV models from Samsung, LG, Vizio, TCL, Sony and other manufacturers, we’ve watched hundreds of hours of content on them and picked out a few of our favorites. . We’ve listed everything from the best TV to the best budget set you can buy, and some great picks in between.
All of these models have 4K Ultra HD pixel resolution (and some have 8K), because there aren’t many good reasons to buy a standard HDTV anymore. TVs now have great screens, but they’re terrible at audio and can have lackluster interfaces, so you should also invest in a good soundbar and TV streaming stick if you can’t find the app you want . If you’re unfamiliar with much of the jargon used by TV manufacturers, our How to Buy a TV guide can help.
Updated July 2023: We’ve removed older models and updated this guide with our latest favorites from TCL, Samsung, Roku and Hisense.
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