Best Smart TV of 2026

TCL has topped our list of the best TVs for the last few years, but the 2025 QM8K is even better than before. In our comparison tests it stood out with superior brightness and impact while still maintaining excellent contrast -- a combination that only the Hisense U8QG could get anywhere near. The key is mini-LED tech and its new "halo control" system which is effective at reducing backlight bleeding. The TCL features Google TV which is best suited to Android and Google Home users due to its extensive integration with both. The main downside of the TCL QM8K is that it's only available in large sizes (65 inches and up). If you're looking for a 55-inch TV, say for a bedroom, I recommend the Hisense U8QG instead. Note that prices shown here are for the 65-inch size in the QM8K series.

Key to the Hisense QD7’s success is full array local dimming -- something you usually only find in more expensive models. In my head-to-head comparisons, I found the Hisense boasted excellent contrast and picture quality which was unmatched among its peers. Unlike the TCL QM8K, the Hisense QD7QF features the Fire TV interface which is relatively easy to use and has excellent app support.

Roku has sold its own Roku-branded TVs for many years, most of which are manufactured by third parties and are quite inexpensive. However, the Roku Pro is the closest the company has come to a high-end model. Picture quality, especially with standard dynamic range shows and movies, is a notable improvement over previous models, featuring a natural-looking image and decent contrast levels. Yet, as with the company's other models, it's the TV's user-focused features and rock-solid smart TV interface that stand out. If you want a TV that says Roku on the front, and with all of the expectations that realizes, the Pro Series is the TV to get.

The C4 has better picture quality than any non-OLED TV on this list -- at a higher price, but it's still not outrageously expensive. Its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast and superb off-angle viewing kept it a notch above the cheaper mini-LED models in our comparison tests, and while its overall brightness isn't quite as impressive, it's still an incredible performer in all kinds of room lighting.

If you want the best TV you can buy in 2026, this is it. Samsung's S95F takes everything we loved about the S95D -- great picture quality, super-fast gaming, superior anti-glare -- and somehow manages to improve upon it. What's especially impressive is how well this TV banishes reflections, making it well-suited for watching in a bright room. Picture quality is just as great as you'd expect from an OLED, with vivid colors and fantastic contrast. The TV has also had a brightness boost in 2025 of around 30% and can go toe-to-toe with the even-brighter LG G5. The smart TV system is Samsung's Tizen OS which is perfectly serviceable, and boasts excellent integration with Galaxy phones, though adding an Apple TV or Roku streaming stick will unlock more speed and power.

TCL has topped our list of the best TVs for the last few years, but the 2025 QM8K is even better than before. In our comparison tests it stood out with superior brightness and impact while still maintaining excellent contrast -- a combination that only the Hisense U8QG could get anywhere near. The key is mini-LED tech and its new "halo control" system which is effective at reducing backlight bleeding. The TCL features Google TV which is best suited to Android and Google Home users due to its extensive integration with both. The main downside of the TCL QM8K is that it's only available in large sizes (65 inches and up). If you're looking for a 55-inch TV, say for a bedroom, I recommend the Hisense U8QG instead. Note that prices shown here are for the 65-inch size in the QM8K series.

Key to the Hisense QD7’s success is full array local dimming -- something you usually only find in more expensive models. In my head-to-head comparisons, I found the Hisense boasted excellent contrast and picture quality which was unmatched among its peers. Unlike the TCL QM8K, the Hisense QD7QF features the Fire TV interface which is relatively easy to use and has excellent app support.

Roku has sold its own Roku-branded TVs for many years, most of which are manufactured by third parties and are quite inexpensive. However, the Roku Pro is the closest the company has come to a high-end model. Picture quality, especially with standard dynamic range shows and movies, is a notable improvement over previous models, featuring a natural-looking image and decent contrast levels. Yet, as with the company's other models, it's the TV's user-focused features and rock-solid smart TV interface that stand out. If you want a TV that says Roku on the front, and with all of the expectations that realizes, the Pro Series is the TV to get.

If you want the best TV you can buy in 2026, this is it. Samsung's S95F takes everything we loved about the S95D -- great picture quality, super-fast gaming, superior anti-glare -- and somehow manages to improve upon it. What's especially impressive is how well this TV banishes reflections, making it well-suited for watching in a bright room. Picture quality is just as great as you'd expect from an OLED, with vivid colors and fantastic contrast. The TV has also had a brightness boost in 2025 of around 30% and can go toe-to-toe with the even-brighter LG G5. The smart TV system is Samsung's Tizen OS which is perfectly serviceable, and boasts excellent integration with Galaxy phones, though adding an Apple TV or Roku streaming stick will unlock more speed and power.