The 6 Best 4k TVs Under $1,500 - Winter 2021 Reviews

The best TV under $1,500 that we've tested is the LG OLED55BXPUA. It's an entry-level OLED in LG's 2020 lineup. It's extremely similar to the higher-end LG CX OLED, but it's available for cheaper, and the 55 inch model is available for under $1,500. It offers excellent all-around performance, and most people should be happy with it.

With its emissive OLED technology, it can turn off individual pixels, creating an infinite contrast ratio and perfect black uniformity. This makes it ideal for watching movies in the dark, and if you watch HDR movies, it displays a really wide color gamut, but sadly, it has just okay gradient handling. Gamers should also appreciate the FreeSync variable refresh rate (VRR) support, near-instant response time, and low input lag. It also has a Black Frame Insertion feature to clear up motion blur. Also, it has great out-of-the-box color accuracy, so you shouldn't need to pay extra to get it calibrated.

Unfortunately, like any OLED, it has the risk of permanent burn-in, which may be a problem if you constantly watch content with static elements, like the news, or you use your TV as a monitor. It doesn't get very bright either, but thankfully, it has outstanding reflection handling if you want to place it in a bright room. All in all, this is the best TV under $1,500 we've tested.

The best 65 inch TV under $1,500 that we've tested is the Vizio P65Q9-H1. An upper-mid range model, it's packed with features and offers similar performance to the higher-end Vizio P Series Quantum X 2020, which is also available in a 65 inch size, but harder to find.

It has a VA panel that provides an outstanding contrast ratio, resulting in deep blacks. It has a full-array local dimming feature, but there's blooming around bright objects that could be distracting. It has good out-of-the-box color accuracy and displays an extremely wide color gamut for HDR content. It gets bright enough in HDR to make highlights stand out the way the creator intended, and if you place it in a well-lit room, it has good reflection handling and excellent peak brightness in SDR. It has a 120Hz panel with VRR support, excellent low input lag, and quick response time, but you may notice image duplication due to the backlight's flicker frequency.

Unfortunately, it doesn't upscale 480p or 720p content well, so it's only suggested for watching native 1080p or 4k content. It has narrow viewing angles, which is expected from a VA panel, and it has a noticeable dirty screen in the center, but this may vary between units. The Vizio SmartCast system is easy-to-use, but it's laggy at times, and you can't download any extra apps besides the pre-installed ones. Regardless of these small problems, this is the best 65 inch TV under $1,500 that we've tested.

The best 75 inch TV under $1,500 we've tested is the Hisense 75H8G. It's a VA panel TV that performs well in both dark and bright rooms. It has a high contrast ratio and a full-array local dimming to produce deep blacks, and it gets bright enough to overcome glare easily. It doesn't have the best viewing angles, which is expected of most VA panels, so it isn't ideal for wide seating areas.

It has a fast response time and a Black Frame Insertion feature to deliver clear images in fast-moving scenes. Low frame rate content doesn't stutter much, and it can remove judder from 24p sources and native apps. Its low input lag makes gaming feel incredibly responsive, but the refresh rate is limited to 60Hz, and it lacks VRR support to reduce screen tearing. It supports most common resolutions and can display proper 4:4:4, making it a good choice for use as a PC monitor.

The overall HDR experience is okay. It has a good color gamut, but it doesn't get quite bright enough, and the brightness varies a lot depending on the scene, so small highlights don't pop as much in dark scenes. It runs on Android TV, which comes with access to the Google Play Store and voice control through the Google Assistant. All in all, this is a versatile model that should please most people and the best 75 inch TV under $1500 that we've tested.