The 6 Best 4k TVs Under $1,500 - Fall 2020
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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's able to 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 TV, 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. The Quantum 2020 is well-built and most people should be happy with it.

The Vizio 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. This is a well-rounded budget-friendly TV that competes with some higher-end options and has some nice features added to it.

It has a VA panel that displays deep blacks, and it has an okay-performing full-array local dimming feature. It supports HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision. It displays a very good wide color gamut for HDR content, but sadly, it doesn't get the brightest in that mode to truly bring out highlights. It performs well in bright rooms because it gets bright enough to combat glare, and it has decent reflection handling. Gamers should also appreciate the good response time, Black Frame Insertion feature, and low input lag. It has built-in Android TV, which has an excellent selection of apps available to download through the Google Play Store, but it's not the easiest to use.

Unfortunately, it has narrow viewing angles, which is expected from a VA panel TV, it has some uniformity issues, and it has just okay out-of-the-box color accuracy. On the upside, it's fairly well-built and has an adjustable stand, which is a nice touch. All in all, this is the best 75 inch under $1,500 we've tested.