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)Smart OS:Version:See all our test resultsSizes:65" 75" 85" 115"The Sony BRAVIA 9 II is the best Google TV we've tested. It delivers amazing picture quality, with deep, uniform blacks and barely any haloing around bright details in a dark room. It's stunningly bright, so bright details in movies stand out incredibly well, exactly the way the content creator intended, and bright scenes are vibrant and impactful. It's also an incredibly colorful TV, so your favorite movies and TV shows look vivid and lifelike.
It also has a great selection of extra features. It's powered by Google TV version 14, which supports multiple user profiles and has the Google Gemini AI assistant built in. It has two high-bandwidth HDMI 2.1 inputs, allowing you to take full advantage of the latest gaming consoles, and it supports VRR to reduce screen tearing. It's not available in small sizes, though, so while there are a few different options for larger rooms, you'll have to look at a different model for smaller spaces.
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Best Upper Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Smart OS:Version:See all our test resultsSizes:55" 65"If you want something a bit cheaper than the Sony BRAVIA 9 II, the Sony BRAVIA 8 II OLED is the best upper mid-range Google TV we've tested. It displays perfect, inky blacks and incredibly vibrant colors, giving it amazing image quality without a trace of haloing around bright details in a dark room. This superb contrast comes with a cost, though, and it's not nearly as bright as the BRAVIA 9 II, so it's not as well-suited for a bright room. It has the same top-tier image processing, though, and 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 Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Smart OS:Version:See all our test resultsSizes:50" 55" 65" 75" 85" 98"The Sony BRAVIA 7 II is the best mid-range Google TV we've tested. It has a lot in common with the two higher-end Sony TVs above, including fantastic image processing and an accurate picture out of the box. It's not as bright or as vibrant as the Sony BRAVIA 9 II, with a simpler local dimming feature that isn't as good at cutting out light bleed in dark scenes. It also has worse contrast than the Sony BRAVIA 8 II, so it's not quite as good in a dark room.
As far as features go, there's really no difference here between this TV and the Sony BRAVIA 9 II. It runs the Google TV 14 smart interface, with Gemini AI built in. It also has a great selection of gaming features, including HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, VRR support to reduce tearing, and a 120Hz refresh rate. It's available in a wider range of sizes than either of our top two picks, from 50-inch up to a massive 98-inch model, so there's something for just about any space.
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Best Lower Mid-Range Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Smart OS:Version:See all our test resultsSizes:55" 65" 75" 85" 100"The Hisense U7SG is the best lower mid-range Google TV we've tested. There's a significant difference in price between this TV and the Sony BRAVIA 7 II, but don't let its price fool you, the Hisense U7SG is a surprisingly good TV for the price. It delivers great picture quality overall, with fantastic peak brightness and amazing contrast. It isn't quite as polished as the Sony, though, so there's more noticeable haloing around bright details in a dark room and there's more banding in areas of similar colors.
Like the Sony BRAVIA 7 II, it ships with version 14 of the Google TV smart interface, and it comes with the Gemini AI assistant built-in. It also has a built-in mic for hands-free voice control, which is great if you misplace the remote. It's better than the top three Sony TVs for gaming, though, as it supports HDMI 2.1 bandwidth on all four inputs instead of just two. This means you can take full advantage of more devices, great if you have multiple consoles or want to connect a gaming PC as well.
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Best Budget Google TV
Mixed UsageHome TheaterBright RoomSportsGamingBrightnessBlack LevelColorMotion HandlingGame Mode ResponsivenessProcessing (In Development)Smart OS:Version:See 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 Hisense U7SG, but it's bright enough that sports and other bright content are easy to see in a semi-bright room. Despite being more affordable, it still has effective local dimming, so blacks are fairly deep in a dark room. However, there's a more noticeable light glow around bright details and subtitles 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 Hisense U7SG, so low-resolution and low-quality content lacks detail. It also has a great selection of gaming features, including 4k @ 144Hz, 1080p @ 288Hz, and VRR. It even has fairly fast pixel transitions, so motion blur is kept to a minimum.
Notable Mentions
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TCL X11L:
The TCL X11L is a truly outstanding TV, but it's extremely expensive, and not worth spending more on over the Sony BRAVIA 9 II.
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TCL QM8L:
The QM8L is a great alternative to the Sony BRAVIA 7 II. You should consider this model if you prefer a punchier image over an accurate one, but the Sony is the better choice for most people.
See our review
Recent Updates
Sep 16, 2026:
We added the Sony BRAVIA 9 II and Sony BRAVIA 7 II to the list and restructured our top picks to better match the current TV market.
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.
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.