TV Lineup

What's New In 2023

2023 Overview

Bigger And Brighter

Most brands this year are focused on improving the peak brightness of their high-end models and improving Mini LED backlight features. Many brands have also announced wider availability of 144Hz panels, with most high-end TVs supporting this higher refresh rate for PC gaming. Most budget and mid-range models are very similar to the 2022 models, and we aren't seeing high-end features start to trickle down to cheaper models. Some brands are even carrying over their entry-level models from 2022. HDMI 2.1 features continue to be an important focus for all brands, but despite new MediaTek chipsets, most brands will still only support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports. The exception to this continues to be LG and Samsung TVs, which use custom HDMI chipsets, so they support HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four ports. The biggest new feature this year that many manufacturers are advertising is HDMI QMS support, or Quick Media Switching. This feature uses a TV's variable refresh rate feature to avoid black screens when a source changes frame rate. Learn more about HDMI 2.1 and QMS here.

The Death Of 8k?

Except for Samsung, 2023 also seems to be the beginning of the end for 8k TVs. Most brands have largely abandoned 8k due to a combination of factors, including lack of content and new EU power regulations that could effectively ban 8k TVs. Samsung is the only brand that's still releasing a full range of 8k models; LG is only releasing a single 8k OLED model, and TCL has abandoned the format entirely.

The Return Of 3d?

Despite the renewed popularity of the 3D format driven by the release of Avatar: The Way of Water, manufacturers and consumers alike don't seem interested in bringing back 3D TVs, at least not yet. Aside from a new glasses-free 3D laptop coming from ASUS, it doesn't seem like 3D TVs will be making a comeback.

Brand Lineups

These lists are based on what has been confirmed so far. We'll update them as new details are confirmed and as new models are announced throughout the year. This list mainly focuses on U.S. models; some lineups may be different in other countries.

Samsung

In early January 2023, Samsung announced the vast majority of their 2023 lineup. As usual, Samsung is releasing a very wide range of TVs, but like last year, their focus has shifted to high-end models, with very few new entry-level models, and their mid-range selection is relatively unchanged. Like most brands in 2023, Samsung's focus is on increasing the peak brightness of their high-end TVs and improving the Mini LED backlight features with smaller zones that should deliver a better local dimming feature. They've also expanded their QD-OLED lineup, with a larger 77-inch version now available, and it's now available with or without Samsung's signature One Connect box, so you can choose the model that best suits your needs.

For the most part, Samsung is keeping the same model names as last year, substituting 'C' instead of 'B' for the year suffix.

LG

LG announced their new 2023 OLED lineup at CES 2023. They announced a few new LED models but also confirmed that they won't be releasing as many LED models as in previous years. Their 8k LED lineup is also effectively dead, and only one new 8k model is planned for this year, and it'll only be released in select markets. The LG G3 is the big story this year, as it uses a new OLED panel with Micro Lens Array technology, which LG claims to boost brightness by up to 70% over previous generations. They also announced a new premium TV, the M3, which uses a wireless A/V box similar to Samsung's One Connect box.

Hisense

Hisense has announced an impressive lineup for 2023, refreshing all of their premium ULED models, starting with the U6K. The U7K and U8K both offer a higher 144Hz refresh rate for PC gamers. They've also announced a new flagship model, the UX, which is only available in an 85-inch size. Advertised to produce 2,500 cd/m² peak brightness with a Mini LED backlight with more than 5,000 dimming zones, their new flagship should deliver an impressive HDR experience. Like most brands, Hisense is moving further away from the budget market, with many of their entry-level models carrying over from 2022.

TCL

TCL is one of the few brands to announce a good mix of premium, high-end TVs and smaller budget models. Their lineup is split in two this year, and they've changed their naming scheme to make it easier to differentiate between their entry-level models and their high-end models with Quantum Dot technology. They're advertising their flagship QM8 series to have an impressive Mini LED backlight with over 2300 local dimming zones. Like LG, TCL has basically abandoned 8k TVs at this point, with no new 8k models announced for 2023. Interestingly, TCL originally announced that their QD-OLED TV, which was originally announced for 2022, would finally be available towards the end of this year. They've since adjusted their press release, removing all mention of the QD-OLED TV, so it's now unclear if or when that TV will come out.

Sony

Sony skipped CES in 2023, instead choosing to announce their 2023 lineup at an event on March 1st, 2023. There are no real surprises this year, as they keep the lineup largely the same as in 2022, with a few new features and updated processors. Most of their new TVs feature new gaming features, including a new Game Menu. Sony is keeping the same XR Cognitive Processor from the 2022 models, but they've added a new XR Clear Image feature that's advertised to improve upscaling quality.

Vizio

Vizio has yet to announce any new models for 2023. Vizio has been slow to release new models in the last few years, and we don't know if they have any plans to release new models this year.

Conclusion

2023 should be an interesting year for TVs, but mainly if you're interested in premium TVs. Budget and mid-range markets seem to be largely static this year, with fewer models available than in previous years and very little difference in performance. High-end TVs are getting brighter and brighter, and Mini LED local dimming continues to be a big focus from all major brands.

We will continuously update this list as new models are released and as we test them. Let us know in the discussions if we've missed something, and let us know in the suggestion tool which TVs you want us to test next!