The best TVs we reviewed in 2025: Sony, Samsung, LG and more

Honorable mentions

There are so many good TVs available that we can’t add them all to our list. Here are some great options that missed the cut or were eliminated from our list by their replacements.

Hisense U8QG: The U8QG is a great buy at its lowest price (around $1,000 for a 65-inch model) and a solid choice above that price, especially if you want stunning brightness above all else. I noticed some issues with the SDR’s color accuracy (some images looked way too red) and had trouble stopping it from excessively brightening some content. Luckily, you can always turn it down, and its nuclear powerhouse is paired with excellent black levels, deep contrast, and plenty of features. I actually prefer last year’s equally punchy U8N, but it’s getting harder and harder to find in stock.

TCL QM7K (2025): I had a love/hate relationship with the QM7K. Part of TCL’s new Precise Dimming series, its opulent black levels and contrast reach OLED heights, accompanied by good brightness for spectacular moments. The problem ? Colors in my review model were off, with a strange green tint in some black and grayscale content. Luckily, I confirmed that TCL’s latest firmware update fixed the issue. The TV’s picture processing and colors still don’t match high-end TVs, and this is the second year in a row that I’ve encountered a worrying performance issue with the QM7. You shouldn’t buy it at full price, but if you can get the 65-inch model for $1,000 or less, it’s a pretty enticing choice.

Samsung S95D: Samsung’s previous S95 matte-screen marvel is still a fabulous QD-OLED TV that would be loved in virtually any TV room. We prefer the newer version, which requires fewer compromises when it comes to deep black levels, but if you can find the previous version at a great price, you won’t regret it.

Hisense U7N: If you’re looking for a TV similarly priced to the QM6K but with some added eye-tingling, last year’s Hisense U7N offers a serious improvement in brightness over our top pick and still ranks among our favorite options for the money. Its flourishing control and screen uniformity aren’t as refined as the QM6K’s, but it has plenty of features, including excellent gaming benchmarks and a simplified Google TV interface. It’s still a great buy while stock lasts, especially at $700 or less.

SonyA95L: Sony has finally replaced this lovely display with the Bravia 8 II 2025, which offers equally incredible image processing and scaling as well as improved colors and higher HDR brightness. That shouldn’t stop you from considering the A95L (9/10, WIRED recommends) at a lower price. With fabulously immersive picture quality and an intuitive Google TV interface, this is a very attractive premium package for a good sale.

Sony Bravia 7: The Bravia 7 is a stunning display, offering brilliant brightness, naturalistic colors and suave finesse in subtle details. Its biggest problem is very poor off-axis viewing, which might be hard to swallow given its high list price. Otherwise, it’s worth considering for fans of this Sony glow, especially since Sony appears to be offering much more generous discounts on its best QLED TVs than its OLED models.

Other TVs we tested

Samsung Le Cadre Pro: I put the Frame Pro through our comprehensive review process and came away both in limbo due to software issues and (so far) unimpressed with the performance. The matte screen looks stylish when displaying artwork, especially if you purchase one of the additional frames (a frame for the Frame?) from Samsung or Deco TV Frames. Image performance was otherwise average at best. It’s much brighter than the traditional Frame and colors pop, but its edge-lit mini LED system doesn’t look great with dark 4K HDR content, even during the day. Additionally, I had issues with its very slow operating system (which others have reported) and choppy Blu-ray playback. We’re waiting for a second model, which we hope will fix the software issues, but stay away for now.

TCL QM7: There’s only one thing holding back 2024’s beautifully balanced QM7: a software problem. During my review, I encountered an issue where adjusting SDR backlight levels affected HDR, which could lead to severe brightness limitations. Although TCL fixed the issue in a firmware update for me, I never received confirmation on a broader OTA fix. Most people probably won’t have this problem, so the QM7 is still worth considering, but be sure to check it out before throwing out the box.

TVs we test next

Samsung S90F: The sequel to our favorite gaming TV could be among the best OLED values ​​of the season (it usually is). I will be testing it long-term over several weeks, so I should find every nook and cranny for a thorough evaluation.

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