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 currently on the market, check out our 2025 TV lineup page.
Quick Look
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 Usage8.7Home Theater8.9Bright Room7.7Sports8.2Gaming8.8Brightness8.0Black Level10Color9.0Processing (In Development)8.9Game Mode Responsiveness8.9Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate120HzScreen FinishGlossyTypeOLEDSub-TypeQD-OLEDSee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesThe Sony A95L OLED is not only the best Google TV but one of the best TVs on the market. Its QD-OLED panel combines the color vibrancy of quantum dot TVs with the perfect blacks of traditional OLEDs, giving it stunning picture quality overall. Colors and highlights pop against inky black backgrounds when watching HDR content in a dark room, but its high SDR peak brightness and solid reflection handling also mean you won't be distracted by reflections on your screen when you use it in rooms with your lights on. The TV's image processing is top-notch, meaning it does an excellent job of upscaling and enhancing low-quality content. It also features an incredibly wide viewing angle, allowing everyone to see the same image when watching with a group.
This Sony OLED is one of the most expensive models on the market. Fortunately, the Google TV OS is fast, easy to use, and loaded with an incredible selection of apps, so you don't have to spend even more money on an external streaming device. You also get Bluetooth support for connecting headphones, a built-in Chromecast for streaming content from your phone, USB playback, and voice control. Furthermore, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports for up to 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR, which is great if you're looking for a Google TV that also has modern gaming features.
You could also go with the 2025 Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED. Like the A95L, it uses a QD-OLED panel and offers top-tier image quality. However, the newer model only offers a very slight uptick in HDR brightness that's barely noticeable, and the A95L is the better TV overall. You can still find the A95L for less than the cost of the BRAVIA 8 II, and unlike the newer model, it's available in a 77-inch size, so get it while it's still available.
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Best LED Google TV
Mixed Usage8.4Home Theater8.6Bright Room8.5Sports8.5Gaming7.7Brightness9.0Black Level8.7Color8.5Processing (In Development)8.7Game Mode Responsiveness6.5Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate120HzScreen FinishGlossyTypeLEDSub-TypeVASee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesWhat if you prefer LED TVs or regularly use your TV in a very bright room with the curtains open, but don't want to compromise too much on image quality? That's where the Sony BRAVIA 9 QLED comes into play. It's the best LED TV for watching content and has the brightness needed to overcome glare from even the brightest indirect light sources. It does an okay job reducing the intensity of direct reflections, but it's still best to avoid placing the TV directly in front of lamps or windows. What separates it from the pack of Mini LED models is its exceptional black levels, so it delivers very deep blacks that are as close to an OLED as you can get, with almost no haloing, making it incredibly versatile. Although it doesn't display the same range of colors as its OLED counterpart, it still displays a wide range of vibrant colors that are sure to impress.
It runs the same Google TV OS as the Sony A95L OLED, so it gets all the same smart features as that TV. Additionally, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports for up to 4k @ 120Hz gaming with VRR, making it fully compatible with modern consoles. You also get almost the exact same image processing, so low-resolution and low-quality content looks its best. Its viewing angle isn't bad for an LED TV, but it's not the best option if you watch TV with a large group, as image quality degrades when viewed from the sides of the screen.
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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 Responsiveness8.0Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate144HzScreen FinishGlossyTypeLEDSub-TypeVASee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesIf you like what the Sony BRAVIA 9 offers but can't justify its price tag, consider the TCL QM8K. Like the Sony Mini LED, it doesn't do the best job handling direct reflections, but the TV is incredibly bright, so indirect reflections are a non-issue. Its contrast isn't quite as good, but it still has fantastic black levels overall, so blacks are very deep, and there's very minimal haloing around highlights and subtitles. Colors are just as vibrant, and highlights truly pop out in HDR. However, the TV lacks the overall accuracy of a TV like the Bravia 9, 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 models above and has all the same smart features at your disposal. Like the Sony models, it has HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on two ports, but it's actually more versatile for gamers than the Sony options 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 even narrower than the BRAVIA 9, so you must be seated directly in front of the screen if you don't want to see a degraded image.
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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 Responsiveness7.9Resolution4kNative Refresh Rate144HzScreen FinishGlossyTypeLEDSub-TypeVASee all our test resultsDolby VisionYesThe 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 QM8K overall, but it has the SDR brightness needed to handle glare in well-lit rooms, as long as you don't have any light sources directly 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 more engaging.
It has okay upscaling and low-quality content smoothing, but it's not as good as the higher-end TCL, so low-resolution and low-quality content lacks detail. Despite being a lot cheaper than the QM8K, 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 8 OLED:
If you can't afford the Sony A95L 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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TCL QM7K:
The TCL QM7K is a good alternative to the other TCL models on our list if you want something better than the TCL QM6K, but the QM8K is too expensive. It has the same set of features as those TVs, but it's not as bright as the QM8K, and colors aren't quite as vibrant. Still, it's better than the QM6K when it comes to brightness and colors, and its black levels are superior.
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Recent Updates
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.
Apr 16, 2025:
Confirmed the availability and accuracy of our current picks.
Feb 06, 2025:
We tweaked some text in the article and confirmed the accuracy 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 the list of all of our reviews for TVs 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. Also, keep in mind that our scores aren't comparable across different test benches, so most of the older TVs in the list below score higher than they would today.