When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn moreWe tested popular TVs from brands like LG, TCL, and Samsung to find the top models across budgets.Steven Cohen/Ryan Waniata/Business InsiderShopping for a new TV can get overwhelming fast. Between endless spec sheets and flashy jargon, it's tough to know which models are actually worth your money. That's where I come in. I've been testing home entertainment gear for over a decade and have reviewed TVs across every display type. I know exactly what TVs at different price points should deliver to make them worthwhile, and I've used that expertise to highlight the four best TVs you can buy right now.For most people, the Samsung S90F OLED hits the perfect sweet spot. It's easy to assemble and delivers high contrast, rich colors, and deep black levels that disappear in a dark room. But if you're trying to spend less, the TCL QM6K QLED is a standout for the money. It doesn't match the S90F's performance, but it punches well above its price and uses the snappy Google TV interface with Gemini AI smarts.My team and I use calibration tools to measure a TV's picture, but we don't stop there. Our philosophy is that real-world viewing and overall usability matter most. That's why we also watch movies and channel surf just like you would. We also factor in smart features, design, and value to find the best TVs across the board. All of the models I recommend are available in multiple sizes, including big-screen options perfect for movie nights and sports. Be sure to select the size you want from each retailer's listing. Editor's note: We used to have a separate buying guide focused on the best 4K TVs, but we recently consolidated it into this guide. The reason? 4K TVs are now the industry standard. Most brands have phased out their 8K lineups and limit their HD models to smaller, entry-level offerings. So the best 4K TVs are also the best TVs overall. To provide the best reader experience, we've combined our buying advice here into a single guide. Our top picks for the best TVsBest overall: Samsung S90F OLED TV - See at AmazonBest premium: LG G5 OLED TV - See at AmazonBest entry-level: TCL QM6K QLED TV - See at AmazonBest midrange: TCL QM7L SQD TV - See at AmazonBest overall: Samsung S90FThe Samsung S90F is the brand's top midrange OLED model.John Higgins/Business Insider Display: OLED, 144HzSizes: 42, 48, 55, 65, 77, and 83 inchesHDMI ports: Four HDMI 2.1Smart TV OS: Samsung Tizen What we love: It delivers the best balance between performance and price of any TV we've tested.Drawbacks: Samsung's smart TV interface isn't our favorite, and color performance varies by size.The Samsung S90F OLED sports a full suite of smart features, a sleek design, and image quality that outshines most rivals in its price range.Assembly is hassle-free thanks to snap-on legs that attach to the TV without needing screws. The legs then click into a pedestal base, giving the S90F an elegant look. However, the plastic stand isn't as sturdy as the metal bases on some rival models, so you're trading heft for convenience with this design.The TV delivers pixel-level contrast and dazzling highlights that pop off the screen. Lower-end TVs often look like a cloudy mess when displaying dark scenes in a dim room, but the S90F delivers deep, inky black levels. The result is bold, cinematic picture quality with rich color and sharp detail. The S90F also delivered solid brightness in my team's tests, making it a solid fit for average living rooms and dedicated home theaters alike.Viewing angles are another strong suit. While LED and QLED TVs can fade when viewed off-center, the S90F maintains contrast and color accuracy from nearly any seat in the room. Gamers will also appreciate the TV's high refresh rate, ensuring smooth gameplay.Samsung's Tizen smart TV interface includes built-in access to the Xbox Cloud Gaming app, allowing Game Pass members to stream Xbox titles without a console. The platform also supports nearly every major streaming service and lets you use Amazon Alexa or Samsung's own Bixby digital assistant. Navigation speed has also been upgraded compared to older Samsung TVs, with faster load times and less lag. That said, our reviewer found the interface's menu and app organization a bit clumsy. It's not a dealbreaker, but there's still room for improvement.A special note should also be made about the S90F's unique SolarCell remote. It's compact but has all the buttons you need easily within reach, and it has a rear solar panel for charging, so you don't need batteries. It also has a USB-C port so you can plug it in to charge as a backup.The S90F is available in sizes from 42 to 83 inches. Features and general capabilities are the same across all sizes, but the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch models deliver slightly better color performance.Read our Samsung S90F 4K TV review. Editor's
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