TechRadar has updated its ranking of the best televisions of 2026 after testing dozens of current models, evaluating picture quality, sound, gaming performance, smart features, and value for money.
The site named the LG C6 OLED its best overall TV, saying the set replaced the long-running LG C5 at the top of its Smart TV chart and surpassed it, with richer colors, deeper contrast, and an updated chipset that improved rendering of bright tones.
The Samsung S95F OLED was recommended for bright rooms, with reviewers citing its high peak brightness and anti-glare coating as key advantages in sunlit spaces.
For buyers on tighter budgets, the TCL QM6K took the best-under-$500 spot for its mini-LED backlighting and strong contrast, while the Hisense U8QG was named best under $1,000 for its mini-LED panel, Dolby Vision and HDR10+ support, and gaming credentials. The LG C5 was picked as best under $1,500.
The Samsung QN90F was singled out for sports viewing, with testers praising its picture in both bright and dark conditions and its 4.2.2 Dolby Atmos audio system.
