The best TVs we reviewed in 2025: Sony, Samsung, LG, and more

Honorable mentions

There are so many good TVs out there, we can’t add them all to our master list. Here are some great options that either missed the cut or were left off our top list due to their alternatives.

LGP 5 OLED: You could say that any OLED is a good OLED, and the LG B5 is a prime example of all the assets the technology is valued for, like near-infinite contrast, impeccable black levels, and dramatic, natural colors. It’s not as bright as the similarly priced C4, and its design feels pretty budget in comparison, but it’s surprisingly full-featured to go along with its excellent image quality.

Hisense U8QG: The U8QG (7/10, WIRED recommends) is a great buy at its lowest price (about $1,000 for the 65-inch model) and a solid choice above that price, especially if you want eye-catching brightness above all else. I noticed some SDR color accuracy issues (some images looked too red) and found it difficult to keep it from over-brightening some content significantly. Fortunately, you can always turn it off, and its nuclear power plant is coupled with excellent black levels, deep contrast, and plenty of features. I actually preferred last year’s similarly powerful U8N (8/10, WIRED recommends), but it’s becoming harder to find in stock.

TCL QM7K (2025): I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the QM7K. Part of TCL’s new Precise Dimming series, its luxurious black levels and contrast reach OLED heights, which are offset by good brightness for some stunning moments. The problem? My review sample’s colors were erratic, with an odd green tint in black and gray content. Fortunately, it confirmed that TCL’s latest firmware update fixed the issue. The TV’s image and color processing still doesn’t match premium TVs, and this is the second year in a row that I’ve found a worrying performance issue with the QM7. You don’t have to buy it at full price, but if you can get the 65-inch model for $1,000 or less, it’s a very attractive option.

Samsung S95D: Samsung’s previous matte-screen marvel, the S95, is still a gorgeous QD-OLED TV that would be loved in almost any TV room. We like the newer version better, which makes fewer compromises when it comes to deep black levels, but if you can find the previous version at a great deal, you won’t be sorry.

Hisense U7N: If you’re looking for a TV at a similar price to the QM6K but with some extra poke in the eye, last year’s Hisense U7N (8/10, WIRED recommends) offers a significant boost in brightness over our top pick and is still among our favorite options for your money. The control flourishes and screen uniformity aren’t as refined as the QM6K’s, but it has plenty of features, including great gaming credentials and a simplified Google TV interface. This is still a great buy while supplies last, especially at $700 or less.

Sony A95L: Sony has finally replaced this amazing display with the 2025 Bravia 8 II, which offers amazing image processing and upscaling along with improved colors and higher HDR brightness. That shouldn’t stop you from considering the A95L (9/10, WIRED recommends) at a lower price. With its wonderfully immersive picture quality and Google TV’s intuitive interface, this is a premium package that’s very attractive at a good sell.

Sony Bravia 7: The Bravia 7 (7/10, recommended by WIRED) is a fantastic display that delivers great brightness, natural colors, and great finesse in fine detail. Its biggest knock is its extremely poor off-axis viewing, which may be hard to swallow at its high list price. Otherwise, it’s worth considering for fans of Sony’s glow, especially since Sony seems to be discounting its best QLED TVs more liberally than its OLED models.

Other TVs We’ve Tested

Samsung Frame Pro: I put the Frame Pro through our full review process and came away in limbo due to software issues and (so far) unimpressed with the performance. The matte screen looks great when displaying artwork, especially if you purchase one of the additional frames (frame for frame?) from Samsung or Deco TV Frames. Image performance was average at best. It’s brighter than a traditional frame, and colors pop, but the small edge-lit LED system doesn’t look good with dark 4K HDR content, even in the daytime. On top of that, I had trouble with an extremely slow operating system (which others have reported) and choppy Blu-ray disc playback. We’re waiting for the second model, which will hopefully alleviate the software issues, but stay away from it for now.

TCL QM7: There’s only one thing holding back the beautifully balanced 2024 QM7 (6/10, WIRED review): a software glitch. During my review, I ran into an issue where adjusting the SDR’s backlight levels affected HDR, which could lead to severe brightness limitations. While TCL fixed the issue in a firmware update for me, I never received confirmation of a broader fix over the air. Most people probably won’t have this problem, so the QM7 is still worth considering, but be sure and check it before throwing out the box.

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