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, so you no longer need a dedicated streaming box. Furthermore, if you're already entrenched in the Google ecosystem, you get a consistent experience across all of your Google devices.
Not all TVs that utilize Google TV offer good image quality, so you shouldn't pick a certain TV based solely on its smart OS. Through our in-depth testing process, we see how well a TV's smart features perform and determine which models offer the best image quality in their respective places in the competitive TV market. If you're unsure what type of TV is right for you, check out our article on TV panel types.
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 are done with 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 Usage8.6Home Theater8.8Bright Room7.3Sports7.8Gaming8.7Brightness7.9Black Level10Color8.7Processing (In Development)8.9Game Mode Responsiveness8.8Resolution: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 blacks and incredibly vibrant colors, giving it amazing image quality. It boasts impressive HDR brightness capabilities, allowing highlights to truly pop in HDR content. It also has top-tier image processing, so low-resolution content is upscaled well and low-quality content isn't filled with distracting artifacts. If you watch TV with a large group, its wide viewing angle means everyone enjoys a consistent image no matter where they're sitting. All in all, this model is ideal for home theater setups, regardless of the type of content you're watching. It has solid reflection handling, but it's not super bright in SDR. This means reflections aren't a major issue at all in moderately lit rooms, but it does struggle to overcome glare entirely in very bright rooms. Furthermore, blacks raise and have a bit of a purple tint in well-lit rooms.
The TV comes equipped with Google TV OS, which is fast, easy to use, and offers a wide selection of apps. It also 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. One knock against the Sony is that it's only available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes. However, you can still find a very similar Sony A95L OLED in a 77-inch model, so consider that option if you need something bigger.
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Best Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed Usage8.4Home Theater8.6Bright Room8.4Sports8.3Gaming8.4Brightness9.1Black Level9.2Color8.0Processing (In Development)7.8Game Mode Responsiveness8.0Resolution:4kNative Refresh Rate:144HzScreen Finish:GlossyPanel Type:LCDSub-Type:VADolby Vision:YesSee all our test resultsSizes:65" 75" 85" 98"If you need something more geared towards a bright room, the TCL QM8K is a great option. It doesn't do the best job handling direct reflections, but the TV is incredibly bright, so indirect reflections are a non-issue even in the brightest rooms. Its contrast isn't as good as the Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED, but it still delivers fantastic black levels overall, with very deep blacks and minimal haloing around highlights and subtitles. Colors are very vibrant, and highlights truly pop out in HDR. However, the TV lacks the overall accuracy of a TV like the BRAVIA 8 II, so you need to get it calibrated if you really care about the content creator's intent. Although its image processing is solid enough overall, it's not as good as the Sony, so low-resolution and low-quality content doesn't look quite as detailed.
It runs the same Google TV OS as the Sony model above and has nearly all the same smart features at your disposal. Like the Sony model, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports, but it's actually more versatile for gamers due to its lower input lag and support for 4k @ 165Hz and 1080p @ 288Hz, which is great for people with high-end gaming PCs. Unfortunately, its viewing angle is much narrower than that of an OLED, so you must be seated directly in front of the screen to avoid a degraded image.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed Usage7.8Home Theater7.9Bright Room8.0Sports7.9Gaming7.8Brightness7.8Black Level8.4Color7.5Processing (In Development)7.7Game Mode Responsiveness8.0Resolution: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 QM8K offers, but it's out of your price range. It runs the same version of the Google TV OS as the more expensive QM8K and shares most of the same features. Although the TV is dimmer than TCL's higher-end model, it's still bright enough to overcome glare in well-lit rooms. However, it's best to avoid placing the TV directly in front of any light sources, like a lamp. Blacks are almost as deep and bold, but there's more noticeable blooming around highlights and subtitles. It's noticeably dimmer in HDR than the QM8K, but highlights still stand out well enough for an impactful experience, especially when combined with the TV's vibrant colors. Unfortunately, the TV's viewing angle is narrow, so it's not great for wide seating arrangements.
Not only does this model have solid image quality, but it also offers the same gaming features as the QM8K does. It has two HDMI 2.1 ports, supports 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR, so it's a great option for console and PC gamers alike. It even supports HDR10+ and Dolby Vision, so you're covered no matter which HDR format your content is displayed in. 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 Usage7.1Home Theater7.2Bright Room7.0Sports7.1Gaming7.2Brightness6.5Black Level7.6Color7.2Processing (In Development)7.0Game Mode Responsiveness7.9Resolution: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 SDR 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 deep in a dark room. However, there's noticeable haloing around bright elements when displayed against a darker background. Although the TV's brightness in HDR may not be sufficient for highlights to truly stand out, it still displays a wide range of colors, making HDR content engaging.
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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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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Hisense U8QG:
The Hisense U8QG is a solid alternative to the TCL QM8K. The Hisense is even brighter and has a slightly wider viewing angle. On the other hand, the QM8K has better black levels, better motion handling, and offers a superior HDR experience, making it the better TV all-around.
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Hisense U75QG:
The Hisense U75QG is comparable to the TCL QM7K but delivers higher peak brightness. However, it makes HDR content appear brighter than intended and shows more noticeable motion blur because of slower pixel transitions. With clearer motion, better black levels, and support for 1080p @ 288Hz, the TCL stands out as the better overall TV.
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Recent Updates
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.
Oct 29, 2025:
We added a link to our TV Panel Types article in the introduction, mentioned the Sony BRAVIA 8 II in the 'Best Google TV' section, and tweaked some text for accuracy.
Aug 20, 2025:
Replaced the Hisense U8N with the TCL QM8K and the Hisense U6N with the TCL QM6K. We also refreshed some text throughout the article for clarity and updated the Notable Mentions section.
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.