The 4 Best LED LCD TVs - Fall 2024

The Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED is not only the best LED TV we've tested, it's the best non-OLED TV you can buy. Its superb reflection handling and SDR brightness mean it easily overcomes glare in the brightest rooms, so you aren't distracted by reflections on your TV screen. As impressive as this TV is in a bright room, it's also spectacular for use in a dark room. Its black levels aren't as good as an OLED, but it still has exceptional contrast that delivers incredibly deep blacks for an LED TV, with almost no blooming. It's also a great option for 4k Blu-ray collectors or those looking to get the most out of high-quality streaming services due to its support for Dolby Vision and DTS audio formats.

The TV's image processing is excellent, and it's also very accurate in both SDR and HDR, delivering an image that respects the content creator's intent. Although its viewing angle is wider than most other LED TVs, it's still not wide enough for large group settings. However, it's a great option if you need a TV that pairs well with modern consoles. It has low input lag and a fast response time, so you get a responsive experience with minimal blur behind fast motion. The TV has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports, up to 4k @ 120Hz, and supports VRR, so it's fully compatible with the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.

The best mid-range TV we've tested with an LED panel is the Hisense U8/U8N. Even though it's not as good overall as the Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED, it's still an excellent TV with exceptional contrast and an impressive Mini LED local dimming feature. It delivers deep blacks in a dark room with very little distracting blooming around bright objects. The TV also has exceptional peak brightness and reflection handling, ensuring it can easily overcome glare in a bright room. It has good image processing and accuracy, although not nearly as good as the BRAVIA 9.

Still, it's a great TV for gaming, with up to 4k @ 144Hz support on its two HDMI 2.1 bandwidth ports, alongside full VRR support. It has a fast response time and incredibly low input lag, ensuring a smooth and responsive gaming experience, which is great for competitive gamers. It's compatible with Dolby Vision HDR and HDR10+, so content looks its best no matter its form. Like the Sony TV, it supports advanced DTS audio formats, allowing for the best sound when watching physical media. Overall, it's an amazing bang for the buck.

The best LCD TV we've tested in the budget category is the Hisense U6/U6N. It has a very effective local dimming feature for a budget model, delivering deep blacks in a dark room. The TV isn't nearly as bright as the Hisense U8/U8N, but it still has very good SDR brightness and good enough reflection handling to fight some glare in a well-lit room. It supports a wide color gamut, so colors in HDR content are vibrant and lifelike. Another standout feature of the TV is its support for HDR10+, Dolby Vision HDR, and DTS audio formats. The TV's upscaling is on par with the U8N's, but unfortunately, its low-quality content smoothing is a lot worse.

The TV has an excellent response time, so there's not too much blur behind fast motion, and you get a responsive gaming experience due to its incredibly low input lag. Although the TV doesn't have HDMI 2.1 bandwidth and 4k @ 120Hz support, it still supports up to 1440p @ 120Hz for those who prefer a higher frame rate over resolution. Unfortunately, the TV's VRR feature is limited to 60Hz, so you can't game in 120 fps with VRR active.

The best cheap LED TV is the Hisense A7N. It's just as colorful as the Hisense U6/U6N, so it delivers vibrant colors with impact. It also delivers decent dark room performance, but it lacks local dimming, so you don't get the same deep blacks as you do from other TVs on this list. It can't get bright enough to overcome glare in a bright room, although it does well in a moderately lit room with its good reflection handling. HDR content looks acceptable, with visually appealing saturated colors, but it's not bright enough to make most highlights stand out.

Unfortunately, its low-quality content smoothing isn't very good at all. On the other hand, it has the same upscaling capabilities as the more expensive Hisense models, and it still supports HDR10+, Dolby Vision, and DTS audio formats, which is great for a TV this affordable. This model offers gamers a few features: a good response time, extremely low input lag, and VRR support. However, you are limited to a 60Hz refresh rate across all resolutions.