With the exception of a few 8k models and a handful of 720p and 1080p options, most TVs sold these days have a 4k resolution. There's a lot of content available in 4k, so having a 4k TV means you can enjoy a nice, sharp image. However, there's a lot more that goes into good image quality than just resolution, and that's why we perform over 350 tests on every TV we review. Our testing helps us determine which TVs are suitable for bright rooms, which look best in dark rooms, and which are good for gaming.
Below are our recommendations for the best 4k televisions you can buy, depending on your budget. You can also vote on which new models you want us to buy and test. To learn more about the 2026 TV landscape, check out our 2026 TV lineup page. For more options, check out our picks for the best 8k TVs, the best 120Hz TVs, and the best gaming TVs.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:NoSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 77" 83"The Samsung S95H OLED is the best 4k TV we've tested in 2026. This TV delivers stellar picture quality, with deep, inky blacks that give the image an almost-3D look. Colors are incredibly bright and vibrant, and bright details in your favorite movies pop out of the screen. It also has fantastic accuracy, so you don't need to worry about calibrating it if you care about an accurate image. It's also one of the best TVs for a bright room thanks to its high peak brightness and matte anti-reflective coating, which significantly reduces direct reflections but also adds a slight haze to the image that some people dislike.
It's a feature-packed model with a great selection of gaming features like a high refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, and VRR support, so it can take full advantage of the latest gaming consoles. Its built-in smart interface gives you quick access to the most popular streaming services, and it can be quickly integrated with your existing smart devices. It's also available in a decent range of sizes, so it fits a variety of room setups, but keep in mind that the 83-inch model performs a bit differently, and colors aren't quite as vibrant.
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Best Upper Mid-Range 4k TV
Prime Day Deal: Buying the LG C6 OLED? RTINGS members get an extra discount at our partner retailer - 55" for $1,499.99, 65" for $1,849.99, or 77" for $2,599.99. Join now to get the member price.Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:WOLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:42" 48" 55" 65"If you want something a bit cheaper, you can step down to the LG C6 OLED 2026 instead. You're not giving up much if you mainly watch TV in a dark room, but the C6 has a different screen coating, so it doesn't perform as well as the Samsung S95H OLED in a bright room. It's not quite as bright as the S95H, either, but it still delivers stellar picture quality with deep, inky blacks and bright, vibrant colors.
It's available in a wider range of sizes than the S95H, so you can fit a wider variety of room setups. One slight issue with the C6, though, is that the models perform slightly differently depending on which size you get. The 42-, 55-, and 65-inch versions of the C6 use an older type of panel, and colors aren't as vivid as the S95H. The 48-inch C6, as well as the 77- and 83-inch LG C6H OLED, use a newer panel that delivers more vibrant colors, so the difference isn't as noticeable between the S95H and those sizes.
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Best Mid-Range 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"If you want something cheaper and don't care as much about dark room performance, you can check out the Hisense U7SG instead. This mid-range model still delivers incredible picture quality; you'll just see some haloing around bright areas on the screen in a dark room, and blacks aren't as deep. Colors are still bright and incredibly vibrant, and bright details in movies stand out incredibly well. It's a great choice for a bright room, and while you'll still see some reflections, it's bright enough to overcome glare even in a really bright room.
It's got a great selection of extra features, especially for gamers. With HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four inputs, you can take full advantage of the latest consoles or even a gaming PC, and its high refresh rate mode is great for competitive gamers. It runs the Google TV smart interface, which comes with a fantastic selection of streaming apps and games, and it supports multiple user profiles so you can keep your viewing history separate from your kids or spouse.
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Best Lower Mid-Range 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If you don't need the high peak brightness offered by the Hisense U7SG but still want great picture quality, go with the TCL QM7K. It's not as well-suited for daytime viewing if you have a lot of lights or windows, but it's still bright enough to overcome some glare during the day. It looks great at night, with deeper blacks than the U7SG, so you won't notice haloing as much, but the local dimming zones aren't quite as precise.
Fortunately, the TV has almost the exact same selection of gaming features as the U7SG, but it only has two HDMI 2.1 ports instead of four. You'll still find high refresh rate support for up to 4k @ 144Hz or 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It even has similarly quick pixel transitions, so motion has minimal blur behind it. This is a very solid option if you want a TV with good image quality, versatility, and a ton of features.
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Best Budget 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"If you like the gaming features found on the TCL QM7K but need something more budget-friendly, the TCL QM6K is a solid alternative. It includes the same core features as its more expensive sibling, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, support for 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, VRR, and relatively fast pixel transitions. Like the QM7K, it has a narrow viewing angle, so for the best image quality, it's best to sit directly in front of the screen.
While it doesn't match the image quality of the higher-end model, it still performs well. Colors are more muted but remain pleasing and don't appear washed out. Blacks aren't as bold, but they're still deep enough to give the image solid depth, especially for a budget option. One drawback is its lower peak brightness, which means most bright details don't stand out as much as they should. Still, it delivers a decent movie-watching experience overall. If you're looking for an affordable TV packed with features that also offers respectable picture quality, the QM6K is a great choice.
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Best Cheap 4k TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:60HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:IPSDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:43" 50" 55" 65" 75" 85"If you just want a cheap TV with a good selection of features, check out the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K. It delivers okay picture quality, with incredibly high peak brightness and surprisingly vivid, accurate colors out of the box. It's noticeably worse than the TCL QM6K in a dark room, though, with grayish blacks and lots of haloing around bright parts of the screen like subtitles. It's also not as good in a bright room, as direct reflections are very noticeable.
There are some greater trade-offs by going with a cheaper model, though. While it offers a decent feature set, it only goes up to 120Hz at lower resolutions, so you have to choose between image clarity and smoother motion handling when gaming. It runs Vizio's proprietary VIZIO OS, which has a decent selection of streaming apps, covering most of the common ones, but the platform is a bit buggy at times.
Notable Mentions
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LG G6 OLED:
The LG G6 OLED is an amazing TV overall and a good alternative to the Samsung S95H OLED if you're mainly in a dark room. There are a few software issues since launch that result in a less enjoyable experience overall, though, and colors aren't as vibrant.
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Samsung S90H OLED:
If you watch TV in a bright room, then the Samsung S90H OLED can be a great alternative to the LG C6 OLED thanks to its better reflection handling. It's not as bright, though, so the C6 delivers a more impactful experience overall.
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TCL QM8L:
The TCL QM8L is actually a bit better than the Hisense U7SG, but it's currently more than double the price, so it's not worth the price difference.
See our review
Recent Updates
Jun 23, 2026:
Prices have started to drop from their launch windows, so we updated the article with our 2026 picks, adding the Samsung S95H OLED, the LG C6 OLED 2026, the Hisense U7SG, and the Vizio Mini LED Quantum 4K.
May 22, 2026:
We replaced the Samsung S90F OLED with the LG C5 OLED in the 'Best Upper Mid-Range' category to offer more variety in our picks. We also moved the S90F to the Notable Mentions and revised text throughout the article for clarity.
Mar 31, 2026:
We revised the introduction and confirmed the availability of our picks.
Feb 24, 2026:
We revised the text in the Notable Mentions section for accuracy and clarity.
Jan 16, 2026:
We updated some text for clarity, and confirmed the availability of our current picks.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think is currently the best 4k TV to buy for most people in each price range. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is a list of all our 4k TV reviews from the past few years. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most TVs are great enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them.