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

The best OLED TV that we've tested under $1,500 is the LG OLED55CXPUA. One of two entry-level OLEDs in LG's 2020 lineup, it delivers incredible picture quality with some nice extra features and a sleek design. While larger sizes are more expensive, the 55 inch version can often be found for under $1,500, and even though it's an older version of the LG C1 OLED, it's a better choice because it costs less.

It can produce perfect blacks by turning off pixels individually thanks to its OLED panel technology, resulting in an infinite contrast ratio that's ideal for watching movies and other content in the dark. While OLEDs typically don't get as bright as LED TVs, HDR content still looks great on this TV because of its wide color gamut and perfect black levels. Gamers should appreciate the variable refresh rate (VRR) support to reduce screen tearing. It also has a near-instantaneous response time that results in smooth motion, and its low input lag makes gaming feel responsive.

Unfortunately, as with every OLED, there's a risk of permanent burn-in if static elements are left on the screen for long periods, but it shouldn't be an issue if you use your TV to watch varied content. Also, because it has such a fast response time, there's quite a bit of stuttering with lower-frame rate content. That said, most people should be happy with it, making this the best 55 inch OLED under $1,500 that we've tested.

The TV under $1,500 in the LED category is the Hisense 65U8G. It's an impressive all-around TV, and both its 55 and 65 inch models are available for this price range. We tested the 55 inch variant, but we expect the 65 inch size to perform the same even though it has more dimming zones.

It performs very well in both dark and bright environments. It has excellent peak brightness in SDR, and with its excellent reflection handling, visibility shouldn't be an issue even in the brightest of environments. In dark rooms, it has a VA panel with fantastic contrast and a great local dimming feature that helps further deepen any blacks. Fans of HDR content should appreciate that it supports both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, so you won't have to worry about the format your HDR content is in. It displays a wide color gamut and easily gets bright enough to fight glare in well-lit rooms.

Sadly, it has narrow viewing angles, which we expect from a VA panel TV. This means that the image looks inaccurate when viewing from the side. Despite its low cost, it supports VRR with HDMI 2.1 inputs, has a quick response time, and a low input lag. However, there are some issues with its local dimming feature when you enable VRR with an Xbox connected, but a future firmware update could fix this. If these issues don't bother you, this is the best 65 inch TV under $1,500.

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 we expect from 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 a PC monitor.

Sadly, the overall HDR experience is just 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. Overall, this is a versatile model that should please most people and the best 75 inch TV under $1,500 that we've tested.