9 Best 4K TVs of 2026

LG OLED evo C6 is the safest choice for picture quality per dollar in 2026. Each of its more than 8.3 million pixels lights itself, so LG can promise Perfect Black and Perfect Color, and the C6 shares the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 with the pricier G6. LG lists Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and FILMMAKER MODE with Ambient Light Technology for movies, plus a 165Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-Sync, AMD FreeSync Premium and 0.1ms response time for gaming. LG.com listed the 65-inch OLED65C6PUA at $1,399.99 when we checked, with the 55-inch at $999.99 and the 77-inch at $1,999.99. The trade-off against the G6 is brightness and glare: the G6 gets Brightness Booster Ultra and Reflection Free Premium, which matter in sunny rooms. LG says webOS updates download automatically for up to 5 years. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test the TV ourselves.

Samsung OLED S90H is the OLED to buy for a room with windows. Samsung pairs self-illuminating pixels with Glare Free technology, which it says leaves distracting reflections behind, and the NQ4 AI Gen3 Processor uses 128 neural networks to upscale lower-resolution video to 4K. Gamers get Motion Xcelerator 165Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and NVIDIA G-Sync, though 4K at 165Hz needs a PC with a supporting graphics card. Colors are Pantone Validated, and the One UI Tizen system gets up to 7 years of OS upgrades for 2026 models, which beats LG's 5 years of automatic updates on the C6. Samsung.com showed the 65-inch QN65S90HAEXZA at $1,399.99, down from $2,699.99, when we checked. The main gap is HDR format support: Samsung's page lists Dolby Atmos but does not list Dolby Vision, so streaming fans who care about that format should look at the LG C6. We compared documented features and published prices only.

TCL QM8L is the value pick for picture quality on this list. TCL rates its SQD-Mini LED backlight at up to 6,000 peak nits with up to 4,000+ discrete dimming zones, and its Super Quantum Dots at 100% of the BT.2020 color ratio. The WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel adds a 7000:1 static contrast ratio and wide viewing angles, which helps when people sit off to the side. The TSR AI Pro processor handles upscaling and backlight control, and gamers get a 144Hz panel with Game Accelerator 288 VRR. Google TV with Gemini and Audio by Bang & Olufsen are built in. TCL.com listed the 65-inch 65QM8L at $999.99, down from $2,499.99, as part of an early Black Friday sale. Brightness and zone figures are stated as up to values, so check the specification sheet for your size. Mini LED still uses a backlight, so dark-room contrast will not match OLED. We compared documented features and published prices only.

LG OLED evo G6 is the top OLED on this list for picture quality. LG gives it Hyper Radiant Color Tech, its most advanced OLED display technology, and Brightness Booster Ultra, which LG rates at up to 3.9x brighter. Reflection Free Premium technology cuts screen reflections, a real gain over the C6 in rooms with lamps or windows. The Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, FILMMAKER MODE and a 165Hz refresh rate with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium match the C6. The G6 is built to hang flat: LG supplies a flush wall mount and calls the design Flush Fit Gallery, leaving virtually no gap against the wall. LG also lists a 5 year panel warranty. LG.com showed the 65-inch OLED65G6WUA at $1,999.99 when we checked, $600 more than the C6, and the 55-inch was only $100 cheaper at $1,899.99. We compared documented features and published prices; we did not test the TV ourselves.

LG OLED B6 is the cheapest way into a 2026 LG OLED. It keeps the self-lit pixels, Perfect Black and the Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and FILMMAKER MODE support of LG's higher models, so dark scenes in films look much like they do on the C6. The savings come from the processor and refresh rate: the B6 uses the Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen3 instead of the Alpha 11, and tops out at 120Hz instead of 165Hz, still with G-Sync, FreeSync Premium and 0.1ms response time. That 120Hz ceiling matches current consoles, so only PC gamers lose out. LG.com listed the 65-inch OLED65B6GUA at $1,199.99 when we checked, $200 below the C6, with the 77-inch at $1,999.99. LG says software updates download automatically for up to 4 years on the B6, compared with 5 years on the C6 and G6. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Hisense U8 (model U8QG) is Hisense's high-brightness Mini LED TV. Hisense lists MiniLED Pro with up to 5,000 nits peak brightness, the Hi-View AI Engine Pro processor, a native 165Hz panel and Anti-Reflection Pro, which together target bright rooms and fast games. It also has the most elaborate built-in audio on this list, with 4.1.2 multi-channel surround from 8 speaker units, so some buyers can skip a soundbar at first. Hisense still lists the U8QG on its What's New panel for 4K ULED TVs, and it runs Google TV. We could not confirm a current USD price: Hisense USA's product pages did not show one to our checker, so the price is marked pending and the value score is conservative. Compare its retail price against the TCL QM8L, which lists up to 6,000 nits for $999.99 at 65 inches. We compared documented features and published specifications only.

Samsung Neo QLED QN80H is the Mini LED choice for buyers who prefer Samsung's software and support. Its Quantum Mini LED Full Array backlight works with Quantum Dot color, and the NQ4 AI Gen2 Processor handles 4K AI Upscaling and Auto HDR Remastering, which Samsung says gives SDR content an HDR-like look. Motion Xcelerator 144Hz with Variable Refresh Rate covers gaming, though 4K at 144Hz needs a PC. Like the S90H, it runs One UI Tizen with up to 7 years of OS upgrades for 2026 models, Pantone Validated color and Dolby Atmos. Samsung.com listed the 65-inch QN65QN80HAFXZA at $999.99, down from $1,499.99, when we checked. The weak spot is published specs: Samsung's page does not list a peak brightness or dimming zone count, while TCL lists up to 6,000 nits and 4,000+ zones for the QM8L at the same price. Pick the QN80H for Samsung's update promise and ecosystem rather than for headline numbers. We compared documented features and published prices only.

TCL QM7L is the budget pick on this list. It uses the same SQD-Mini LED approach as the QM8L, with Super Quantum Dots rated for 100% of the BT.2020 color ratio and TCL's Enhanced Halo Control System, but at lower ratings: up to 3,000 peak nits and up to 2,100+ discrete dimming zones. The HVA 2.0 Pro Panel has a 6000:1 static contrast ratio and an anti-reflective coating, while the QM8L's WHVA 2.0 Ultra Panel adds wider viewing angles. Gaming support is the same, with a 144Hz panel and Game Accelerator 288 VRR, and Google TV with Gemini and Audio by Bang & Olufsen are included. TCL.com listed the 55-inch 55QM7L at $699.99, down from $1,199.99, in its early Black Friday sale, which makes it the cheapest verified price here. If you want 65 inches or more and a brighter picture, the QM8L at $999.99 for 65 inches is the better step. We compared documented features and published prices only.

Hisense U7 (model U75QG) is the step below the U8 and is aimed at gamers. Hisense lists a native 165Hz panel, MiniLED Pro with up to 3,000 nits peak brightness, the same Hi-View AI Engine Pro processor as the U8, an Anti-Reflection screen and 2.1.2 multi-channel surround, all on Google TV. On paper that matches the TCL QM7L for peak brightness and beats its 144Hz panel for refresh rate. Compared with the U8, you give up 2,000 nits of rated brightness, the Pro version of the anti-reflection layer and two audio channels. Hisense USA's product page did not show a USD price to our checker, so the price is pending and we scored value conservatively. Before buying, compare the retail price with the TCL QM7L, which TCL.com listed at $699.99 for 55 inches when we checked. We compared documented features and published specifications only.