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Best TVs for 2026: Expert Tested and Reviewed

CNET · May 9, 2026, 10:00 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

Key takeaways

  • Buying the best TV to meet your needs is a balancing act of finding the best price, the right size for your room and the best picture quality.
  • Best TV overall Samsung S90F $1,398 at Amazon The Samsung S90F has a lot going for it.
  • As a result, this Hisense has a level of picture quality I've never seen before in a TV this cheap.

So, you want a new TV? Congratulations, that's the easy part. Buying the best TV to meet your needs is a balancing act of finding the best price, the right size for your room and the best picture quality. I've reviewed most of the current TVs head-to-head in a dedicated lab, and I want to help you choose the best-value TV that's right for you. It's worth noting that 2026 models are appearing on shelves right now, but all of the TVs below are from 2025. Watch this space for reviews of the latest TVs very soon.

Best TV overall Samsung S90F $1,398 at Amazon The Samsung S90F has a lot going for it. It's relatively affordable, super-light, easy to install and delivers some of the best images I've ever seen. It's great for gaming, too, with super-low lag scores and well-saturated colors. It dispenses the "infinite black" of the best OLEDs, pairing it winningly with excellent shadow detail.

Save 38% on the 85-inch Hisense QD7QF Hisense QD7QF See at Best Buy Key to the Hisense QD7QF s success is full-array local dimming -- a display tech you usually only find in more expensive TVs -- and it's something the previous QD7N also lacked. As a result, this Hisense has a level of picture quality I've never seen before in a TV this cheap. The enhanced levels of contrast give images a solidity that meant the Hisense was unmatched.

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