Almost all TVs made nowadays have smart features built into them. Manufacturers like LG and Samsung use their own proprietary operating systems, while other brands use third-party options. One of the most popular third-party platforms is the Google TV OS used by brands like Sony, Hisense, and TCL. Models that run Google TV tend to be packed with smart features, such as voice control and Chromecast, and offer a vast selection of apps. Furthermore, if you're already entrenched in the Google ecosystem, you get a consistent experience across all of your Google devices.
Below are our recommendations for the best TVs that use Google TV. For other options, look at our picks for the best smart TVs, the best bedroom TVs, and the best-sounding TVs. If we haven't bought a TV you want us to test, you can make your voice heard by voting. To learn more about the TVs coming to stores later this year, check out our 2026 TV lineup page.
We buy and test dozens of TVs yearly, taking an objective, data-driven approach to deliver results you can trust. Our testing process is complex, with hundreds of individual tests that take over a week to complete. Most of our tests use specially designed test patterns that mimic real content, but we also use the same sources you have at home to ensure our results match the real-world experience. We use two main tools for our testing: a Colorimetry Research CR-100 colorimeter and a CR-250 spectroradiometer.
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Best Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:120HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:OLEDSub-Type:QD-OLEDDolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65"The Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED isn't just the best Google TV but one of the best TVs on the market. It has a QD-OLED panel that displays perfect, inky blacks and incredibly vibrant colors, giving it amazing image quality. It boasts impressive brightness capabilities, allowing small bright details in movies to really stand out. It also has top-tier image processing, so lower-quality content like streaming channels and cable TV is upscaled well. All in all, this model is ideal for home theater setups, regardless of the type of content you're watching.
The TV supports Bluetooth, features built-in Chromecast, voice control, and USB playback, and integrates seamlessly with other Google Home devices. Not only does it have a ton of smart features, but it also comes with excellent gaming features, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, 4k @ 120Hz, and VRR, making it fully compatible with modern console features. It's only available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, though, so it's not ideal if you have a large living room.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:65" 75" 85" 98"If you're not planning on watching in a dark room, the TCL QM8L is the best upper mid-range Google TV we've tested. The biggest tradeoff between this and the higher-end Sony is their dark room performance. The TCL still looks fantastic in a dark room, but you'll see some light glowing around bright areas on a dark background. On the flip side, the TCL delivers a brighter, more colorful image, so if you like vivid colors and often watch in a bright room, it's the better TV. It can overcome more glare during the day, and bright highlight details stand out better.
The TCL also stands out for its gaming features. It supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four ports instead of just the two on the Sony, so you can take full advantage of all of your devices. It also offers a high refresh rate mode at a lower resolution, which is great for PC gamers looking to get a competitive edge in fast-paced games. Of course, like all TVs on this list, it runs the Google TV smart interface. It ships with version 14 of the popular OS, and includes support for Google's Gemini AI voice assistant, which can even be used to adjust picture settings on the fly.
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Best Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:165HzScreen Finish:MattePanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The Hisense U7SG is the best mid-range Google TV we've tested. While their overall performance is similar, there are a few differences between this model and the more expensive TCL QM8L that may make one a better choice than the other, depending on your needs. The U7SG has a matte anti-reflective coating instead of the glossy coating on the TCL. This makes the U7SG the better choice for a bright room, as direct reflections from windows and lights are barely visible. Unfortunately, this also adds a slight haze to the screen that some people don't like.
Other than the screen coating, the U7SG is a slight step down from the TCL. It has fewer local dimming zones, so you'll see a bit more light glowing around bright areas on a dark background when you're watching at night. It's also not quite as bright, so small, bright details in movies don't quite stand out as well. It's an equally versatile gaming TV, with a very high refresh rate mode for PC gamers and HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four inputs. It's available in a very wide range of sizes, from 55 up to 100 inches, so there's something for just about any room setup.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"The TCL QM7K is a great option if you like what the TCL QM8L offers, but it's out of your price range. It runs the same version of the Google TV OS as the more expensive QM8L and shares most of the same features. Although the TV is dimmer than the Hisense U7SG, it's still bright enough to overcome glare in well-lit rooms. Blacks are almost as deep and bold, but there's more light bleeding around highlights and subtitles when you're watching TV at night.
Not only does this model have solid image quality, but it also offers similar gaming features to the QM8L and the Hisense U7SG. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports, instead of four, though, so it's not quite as versatile, and you can only take full advantage of two consoles at once. It supports 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR, though, so it's a great option for console and PC gamers alike. The QM7K offers a lot for a relatively low price and is a great option for a variety of uses.
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Best Budget Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 98"The TCL QM6K is the best Google TV for those with a strict budget. It runs the same fully-featured version of Google TV as the other options on this list, so you don't have to compromise on smart features. It's not nearly as bright as the TCL QM7K overall, but it has the brightness needed to handle glare in well-lit rooms, provided there are no direct light sources facing the screen. Despite being more affordable, it still has effective local dimming, so blacks are fairly deep in a dark room. However, there's some noticeable light glow around bright elements when displayed against a darker background, especially if you're watching at an angle.
It has okay upscaling and low-quality content smoothing, but it's not as good as the higher-end TCL models, so low-resolution and low-quality content lacks detail. Despite being cheaper than the QM7K, you get the same set of gaming features, so you have access to 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR. It even has similarly fast pixel transitions, so motion blur is kept to a minimum. Its viewing angle is just as narrow as its more expensive sibling, so it looks its best when viewed from the front of the screen.
Notable Mentions
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Sony BRAVIA 9:
The Sony BRAVIA 9 is an alternative to the Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED for those who regularly use their TV in a bright room, but still want Sony's top-tier processing and accuracy. Still, the BRAVIA 8 II has superior black levels, a wider viewing angle, and better gaming performance, making it the better TV overall.
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TCL X11L:
The TCL X11L is a truly outstanding TV, but it's extremely expensive, and most people won't notice the performance difference over the TCL QM8L.
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Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED:
If you can't afford the Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED but still want an OLED that runs Google TV, the Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED is a good alternative. It doesn't use a QD-OLED panel, so it doesn't display the same range of colors and isn't as bright overall. Fortunately, you still get perfect blacks, top-notch image processing, and a very wide viewing angle, making it an excellent model overall.
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TCL QM7L:
The TCL QM7L is a great alternative that provides similar performance to the Hisense U7SG, but it's more expensive.
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Recent Updates
Jun 17, 2026:
With this update, we've refreshed our picks with the latest 2026 models, adding the TCL QM8L as the best upper mid-range model and the Hisense U7SG as the best mid-range model. We've also refreshed the text throughout.
Apr 02, 2026:
We revised the introduction and some other text throughout the article for clarity.
Feb 02, 2026:
We added a 'Best Lower Mid-Range Google TV' category with the TCL QM7K as our pick. We also added the Hisense U75QG to the Notable Mentions, and moved the Sony BRAVIA 9 to that section.
Jan 08, 2026:
Replaced the Sony A95L OLED with the Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED in the 'Best Google TV' category.
Nov 26, 2025:
We confirmed the accuracy and availability of our current picks.
All Reviews
Our recommendations above are what we think are currently the best TVs that use the Google OS and are available to purchase in the United States. We factor in the price (a cheaper TV wins over a pricier one if the difference isn't worth it), feedback from our visitors, and availability (no TVs that are difficult to find or almost out of stock everywhere).
If you would like to do the work of choosing yourself, here is a list of all of our recent reviews for models that run Google TV. Be careful not to get too caught up in the details. While no TV is perfect, most are good enough to please almost everyone, and the differences are often not noticeable unless you really look for them. If you're unsure what type of TV technology is right for you, check out our article on TV panel types.