Best 4K TV 2024: OLED, QLED and LED for every budget reviewed

Forget going out – the best 4K TVs can give you the home theatre experience right in your living room. Save the money you’d spend on multiplex tickets and stick it into a new television. Even with limited cash to spend, you can treat your eyes to an entertainment upgrade.

And if you’ve got a blockbuster budget, there’s no shortage of classy gear to transform your movie room. Need help to pick the right panel for your pad? We’ve tested a battalion of big-screen TVs to bring you the best 4K TVs fit for every budget (need to upgrade your audio? Check out the best soundbar too)

What’s the best 4K TV in the UK?

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The best cheap 4K TVs:

1. Samsung UE43AU71000

Samsung UE43AU71000 specs
Display	43in 3840×2160 LCD/LED
Supported formats	HLG, HDR10+
UI	Tizen
Connectivity	3x HDMI, CI, USB, RF, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2

When we go shopping for a new TV, few of us are looking for a flagship model. Buying an entry-level box? Samsung’s AU7100 doesn’t require you to make too many sacrifices.

With detailed, vibrant images, a solid build and a slick interface, the AU7100 represents excellent value – especially if you opt for the 43in version. Its materials might not be the most indulgent, but the AU7100 is flawlessly finished and built to last.

Front and centre is an LCD/LED panel with edge-positioned backlighting. It works best with native 4K content, serving up detailed, realistic images with nuanced tones – especially when there’s HDR10+ dynamic metadata involved. Motion is handled confidently, too. Things only really deteriorate when you drop below 1080p.

Sound from the 20W drivers is better than you might expect, although there’s no low-end punch. As long as you don’t watch lots of vintage content – and you’re not expecting the quality of the audio to match the quality of the pictures – this is one of the best ‘real world’ TVs around.

• Read more: Samsung UE43AU71000 review

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2. Hisense A6BG

Hisense A6BG specs
Display	43/50in 3840×3160 VA LCD
Supported formats	HDR, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	VIDAA
Connectivity	3 x HDMI, 2 x USB, Ethernet, Optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Hisense knows its stuff when it comes to delivering very good entry-level TVs, and this large 65in offering is an absolute bargain at this price. Serving up 4K resolution with HDR (including Dolby Vision support), there’s also an auto low latency mode for gamers, along with built-in Freeview HD. Oh, and it works with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa too.

Naturally, given its price, there are a few compromises. The HDMI ports are 2.0, not 2.1, for starters, and the screen itself had fairly limited viewing angles and can struggle with darker scenes. But there’s a comprehensive selection of streaming apps on offer, and again, there’s not much to complain about at this price.

The perfect choice if you’re looking for something simple, straightforward, and really rather massive.

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3. TCL 55C645

Hisense A6BG specs
Display	43, 50, 55 (version tested), 65, 75, 85in, 3840×2160
Supported formats	HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HLG
UI	Google TV
Connectivity	1x HDMI 2.1, 2x HDMI 2.0, 1x USB 3.0, digital optical audio, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

The TCL 55C645 gives us 90 percent of the performance we want for a lot less than 90 percent of the price. It’s got the technology, the functionality and the specification of a TV costing three or four times its asking price.

In terms of actual performance, the TCL 55C645 is pretty decent. The colour palette is quite extensive and the colour balance is naturalistic, it manages to keep a solid grip on on-screen movement of all kinds, and, although not an especially bright TV, the white tones it generates are clean and every bit as varied as its black tones

Now of course, you can’t expect perfection when you’re shopping at the entry-level – and sure enough, the TCL 55C645 isn’t perfect, but it gets way more right than it gets wrong, though, and in many ways, it outperforms its asking price to a significant degree.

• Read more: TCL 55C645 review

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The best mid-range 4K TVs:

1. Philips 55OLED807

Philips 55OLED807 specs
Display	55in 3840×2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR10, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	Android TV 11
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 3x USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, CI+, Optical, Ethernet, Headphone, Satellite

Philips has established itself as a hero of the 4K TV sweet spot, delivering great sets where affordability meets performance. And the 55OLED807 knocks it out of the park again. Nicely designed and robustly built, it shows no signs of corner cutting. Philips has even added some swivel adjustment for easier positioning.

Its feature set doesn’t come up short, either. The 55OLED807 works with every mainstream HDR standard and offers a stack of inputs, including a pair of HDMI 2.1 ports for next-gen console compatibility. Four-sided Ambilight also remains a perfect complement to pictures. We still found setup menus complex and relentless in testing, but the remote at least made it easier to battle through. And the reward is great picture quality in almost every circumstance.

Peak brightness is right up there with the best OLED panels, resulting in incredible contrast, with both white and black tones packed with detail. The colour palette is extensive yet natural, too. Spend time tweaking and you can also achieve smooth, expertly rendered motion. Upscaling is similarly effective and even the 2.1-channel sound system is pretty composed for the set’s size. In short, this is one of the best pound-for-pound TVs around right now.

• Read more: Philips 55OLED807 review

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2. Samsung S95B OLED

Samsung S95B OLED specs
Display	55in 3840×2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR, HDR10+, HLG
UI	Tizen OS
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 2x USB, Ethernet, optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Samsung’s S95B is incredibly bright for an OLED, although not as bright as any QLED (which is to be expected. Still, it’s bright enough, and colours are beautifully vivid, if not the most realistic. If you’re a stickler for colour accuracy without any tweaking, then you might want to look elsewhere. Most people though, seem to like punchy, saturated colours, and if you’re one of them, then all the more power to you.

Another thing to bear in mind, are the size options available. The S95B has two models: 55in and 65in. If size is key, and you’re after something bigger (or smaller), then you might want to look elsewhere. If it ticks all your boxes though, then you definitely won’t be disappointed.

• Read more: Samsung S95B OLED review

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Hisense 65U7KQTUK

Hisense 65U7KQTUK specs
Display	4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160p Mini-LED
Supported formats	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HDR10, Hybrid Log Gamma (HLG)
UI	VIDAA
Connectivity	2x HDMI 2.1 (1 x eARC), 2 x HDMI 2.0, Composite, USB 2.0, USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Audio or video, it doesn’t matter; you can rely on Hisense to take any expensive new tech and democratise it. Can you think of another TV brand able to combine quantum dot panel technology with MiniLED backlighting and every worthwhile HDR standard in a TV, and then charge less than £1500 for a 65in version? There’s only one brand that can offer that – Hisense.

Treat it to some native 4K content, ideally with an HDR element to it for good measure, and the 65U7KQTUK really impresses. An HDR10-equipped UHD Blu-ray of Christopher Nolan’s borderline-incoherent Tenet, for example, looks an absolute treat.

For an LCD TV, the 65U7KQTUK does really well with black tones, the colour palette is extensive, and it does good work controlling on-screen movement.

A big screen with a big specification but not all that big a price – and given the right stuff to work with, the Hisense 65U7KQTUK turns in a pretty big performance. At least as far as picture quality is concerned, anyway…

• Read more: Hisense 65U7KQTUK review

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The best premium 4K TVs:

1. Sony XR-55A80L

Sony XR-55A80L specs
Display	48in 3840×2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	Google TV
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 2x USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Airplay

In short, the Sony XR-55A80L is a great TV. Subtle, and vibrant, it makes the very best of any content you feed into it. No, it’s not the brightest OLED panel around, but the white tones it creates are clean, and there’s detail and nuance in spades — especially when it comes to accurate colour tones such as those found on skin.

HDR performance is solid, as is motion control, with smooth edge definition too. Combined, all of these attributes result in a beautiful, pleasant viewing experience, bolstered by strong upscaling performance and slick gaming capabilities. You’ll want to upgrade the sound with speakers or a soundbar though, as is the case for most of the picks on our list.

• Read more: Sony XR-55A80L review

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2. Sony XR-55A90J

Sony XR-55A90J specs
Display	54.6in 3840×2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	Google TV
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 3x USB, Ethernet, optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay

Throwing money at something isn’t always a solution. But in the case of the Sony XR-55A90J OLED, it very much is. Yes, it’s super expensive for a 55in television, but it’s also worth every penny. There’s a lot of cutting-edge tech here: the super-fast and deeply intelligent XR processor is present, with Acoustic Surface Audio+ trickery. Google TV has replaced Android TV, which is a major upgrade. Sony’s exclusive Bravia Core streaming service is included, too.

Performance, as the price demands, is profoundly impressive. The A90J is very bright by OLED standards, so contrasts absolutely pop from the screen. This TV can call on a seemingly limitless array of colours, and easily describe minute differences in shade and texture. It handles on-screen motion with casual effortlessness and can bring detail and subtlety to inky black tones. Plus it also upscales low- resolution content without having a panic attack.

The A90J’s feet can sit low or stand high enough to fit a soundbar beneath, but Sony is so pleased with its in-built audio that it’s fitted speaker binding posts on the back panel, so the entire screen can be the centre channel in a surround-sound setup.

• Read more: Sony XR-55A90J review

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3. LG OLED65C3

LG OLED65C3 specs
Display	65in 3840×2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	WebOS 2.3
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 3x USB, Ethernet, optical, line out, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

The LG OLED65C3 has some obvious advantages over the C2 it replaces, not least in its HDR picture processing enhancements and the revision to its UI. Is that enough to tempt C2 owners into a costly upgrade? Probably not. The rest of us, though, can simply be impressed by what is the latest in a long line of high-achieving LG OLED TVs.

From strong gaming and upscaling performance to natural colour balance, true blacks, and wide-ranging contrasts, it’s a joy to behold. As is usually the case though, you’ll want to beef up it stock speakers with some external gear to do justice to the on-screen action.

• Read more: LG OLED65C3 review

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4. Sony XR-55A95K

Sony XR-55A95K specs
Display	55in 3840 x 2160 QD-OLED
Supported formats	HDR 10, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	Android TV
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 2x USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast

First out of the blocks with a QD-OLED telly, Sony’s A95K promises to combine the advantages of OLED – deep blacks and vivid colours – with the brightness of LCD. In practice, it’s one of the best out-of-the-box TVs you can buy.

All-screen from the front, build quality is everything you’d expect from a premium Sony product. Read: basically flawless. Its feature set is similarly superlative, with two out of four HDMI inputs supporting 4K at 120Hz. Less useful is the Bravia Cam, which attaches magnetically to the top. It will one day adjust settings based on ambient conditions, but for now it’s a glorified webcam.

Like all of Sony’s OLED TVs, the A95K’s screen itself acts as a speaker, reinforced by a couple of rear-firing subs. When it comes to fidelity, detail and outright punch, it can sonically match any TV without a separate speaker bar.

Star of the show, though, is the picture. While it isn’t startlingly brighter than the best non-QD OLEDs, the A95K can generate the most convincing and nuanced brightness of any OLED currently available. Detail is high across the board, colour fidelity is effortlessly natural and depth of field is almost three-dimensional, given the right material. All of which means the A95K is as enjoyable as 4K televisions get right now.

• Read more: Sony XR-55A95K review

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The best luxury 4K TVs:

1. Philips 65OLED937

Philips 65OLED+937 specs
Display	65in 3840 x 2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR 10, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	Android TV
Connectivity	2x HDMI 2.1 2x HDMI 2.0, 3x USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Chromecast

Ever since Philips began collaborating with Bowers & Wilkins for its high-end TV audio systems, the company has set itself apart with high-quality sound, in addition to the brilliant Ambilight feature. In a market where most televisions seem to be far too similar to each other, this has certainly been a refreshing development. Of course, this sort of differentiation doesn’t come cheap. But it’s worth it.

Philips’ gorgeously large eOLDE set delivers both stunning picture quality, and wide, immersive sound, thanks to the aforementioned partnership. A perfect,t high-quality TV for those who want the best experience with minimal faff, it’ll hit your wallet hard, and your eyes and ears even harder. Worth it.

• Read more: Philips 65OLED+937 review

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2. LG G2 77in OLED

LG G2 77in OLED specs
Display	76.7in 3840 x 2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR 10, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	webOS
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 3x USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast

LG’s long been an OLED pioneer and the G2 is a top-spec telly to cement its reputation. With an upgraded panel, brand-spanking processor and improved heat dissipation, it promises brightness to rival the best LCDs.

LG calls the G2 its “Gallery Edition” for good reason: it’s designed to be wall-mounted. And in 77in guise, it does plenty to justify the framing, as well as the Picasso price tag. Hues are vivd, yet colour accuracy is second to none. Blacks are as inky as you’d expect, while its OLED evo panel is dazzlingly bright. Image clarity is similarly excellent, with clever AI upscaling to make older content look good in 4K. All of which combines to produce a masterpiece and definitely one of the best 4K TV options around.

Besides the occasional bug, LG’s updated webOS interface remains intuitive and clutter-free. A new gaming menu lets you tweak refresh rates, with all four HDMI 2.1 ports supporting 4K at 120fps. The G2’s down-firing speakers also pull off a convincing Atmos experience, simulating virtual surround with decent punch – which you can’t say of many integrated TV speakers.

• Read more: LG G2 77in OLED review

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3. Samsung S90C

Samsung S90C specs
Display	65in 3840×2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR10+, HLG
UI	Tizen
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 2x USB, Ethernet, optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Samsung’s OLED beast serves up glossy blacks and bright whites to deliver some seriously impressive performance, with plenty of nuance and shade in the tone department. Full HD upscaling is, as expected, formidable, with high details and solid contrasts on offer.

Gamers too, will appreciate the specs on offer here, which include more than enough HDMI 2.1 ports to satisfy multiple consoles, along with a low input lag and 4K 144Hz gaming. That’s pretty impressive for a TV whichever way you slice it, beating other 4K/120Hz sets in the refresh rate department.

Best of all, given the fact that most TV speakers tend to sound rather anaemic, the S90C’s built-in audio hardware actually provides a relatively decent experience — one that’s good enough to stop you from automatically hooking up a soundbar. Not that that would be a bad idea, mind.

• Read more: Samsung S90C review

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The best 4K TVs in the US:

1. Samsung S95B

Samsung S95B OLED specs
Display	55in 3840×2160 OLED
Supported formats	HDR, HDR10+, HLG
UI	Tizen OS
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 2x USB, Ethernet, optical, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

The S95B is one of the best 4K TVs for most people in the US, especially for those already used to (and happy with), Samsung’s TV experience, which includes fancy extras like its cloud Gaming Hub.

Gamers will be able to enjoy 4K, 120Hz gaming, thanks to a generous array of HDMI 2.1 ports, and other features like FreeSync.

Being a QD OLED affair, it offers a brighter viewing experience compared to something like the LG C2 OLED, while its single-stand design makes for convenient placement, even in the larger-screened models.

• Read more: Samsung S95B OLED review

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2. Sony Bravia XR A95K

Sony XR-55A95K specs
Display	55in 3840 x 2160 QD-OLED
Supported formats	HDR 10, HLG, Dolby Vision
UI	Android TV
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 2x USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay, Chromecast

Sony’s A95K set is one of the most expensive 4K TVs around right now, and with good reason. Like Samsung’s excellent S95B, Sony’s offering also offers a stunning, bright QD-OLED screen, but also throws in some additional advantages — namely, support for Dolby Vision HDR, and Dolby DTS:X audio.

These extras, coupled with the A95K’s impeccable colour accuracy for enjoying content like the creator’ intended, make it one of the best premium TVs around. Until its successor lands, that is.

• Read more: Sony XR-55A95K review

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3. TCL 5-Series

TCL 5-Series specs
Display	55in 3840 x 2160 OLED
Supported formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
UI	Roku TV
Connectivity	4x HDMI, USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

A Quantum Dot LED TV at this price is nothing to be sniffed at, which is why TCL’s 5-Series is our pick for the best budget 4K TV to buy in the US. With support for Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG, you’re getting plenty of options for your money too.

HDR performance is, as expected, not the best you’ll find around, and you might find the highlights lacking in particular. Once you remember its comparative price though, it’s easy enough to forgive —

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4. LG C2

LG C2 specs
Display	42in 3840 x 2160 OLED
Supported formats	Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HLG
UI	LG webOS 22
Connectivity	4x HDMI, 3x USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2

Despite not having the latest QD OLED tech (and therefore not reaching the same brightness levels offered by the Sony and Samsung offerings on our list), the LG C2 remains one of the best 4K TVs in the US. Plenty bright enough (especially for viewing in dimmer rooms), it offers all the superb blacks and punchy colours that OLED displays are famed for.

Our pick of the range is the 42in model, which is not only easier on your wallet, but also ideal for use as a dual PC monitor/TV setup — especially when you take its more manageable screen size, 4K resolution, HDMI 2.1 support, and 120Hz gaming performance into account.

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5. Hisense U8H

Hisense U8H specs
Display	65in 3840 x 2160 ULED
Supported formats	Dolby Vision, HDR10+
UI	VIDAA U6.0 / Google TV
Connectivity	4x HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth

Hisense’s U8H is a very solid mid-range offering that serves up a 4K LED screen, powered by Google TV for access to all of your favourite apps and games at the touch of a button. Another win, especially at this price, is support for both HDR10+ and Dolby Vision HDR, which is something that cannot be said of its Samsung rival.

Obviously, given the nature of its LED panel, it can’t compete against the inky blacks and in-your-face immersion offered by OLED alternatives, but it gets plenty bright, with two HDMI 2.1 ports for next-gen gaming at a fluid 120Hz.

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How to choose the best 4K TV for you

Buying a television is a big purchase, one that you’ll have to live with for a long time (much longer than a smartphone), so when buying a 4K TV there several crucial factors that should guide your decision-making process.

The first thing you’ll want to consider is the screen size. You need to get a TV that best suits your viewing environment. A larger screen can offer a more immersive experience, but it must fit comfortably within your available space.

There are also plenty of important specs and features you’ll want to look out for, such as HDR, OLED, refresh rates, and viewing angles.

High Dynamic Range (HDR) support is a must when buying a modern television. HDR enhances contrast and colour range, resulting in more vivid and lifelike images. Look for TVs that support popular HDR formats like HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG.

The type of panel is also important. OLED panels tend to offer superior contrast and colour accuracy but may come at a higher price point. LED/LCD TVs, on the other hand, are generally more budget-friendly, but can’t match OLED for contrast and colour accuracy.

The refresh rate is a key specification for reducing motion blur. This is especially important if you’re into gaming or watching fast-paced sports. Higher refresh rates like 120Hz or 240Hz can provide smoother motion.

Viewing angles can be important, especially if you have a wide seating arrangement. OLED TVs typically offer wider viewing angles compared to certain LED/LCD models.

Now, most modern 4K TVs are equipped with smart features, such as built-in streaming apps, voice control, internet connectivity, and the ability to stream content from your smartphone. If you have a favourite streaming service, make sure it’s available on the television before you buy it.

If you own multiple game consoles, media players, set-top boxes and streaming sticks, ensuring you have sufficient ports and connectivity options for your devices is crucial. You want to aim for around four HDMI ports, and if you plan to use your TV for gaming with next-gen consoles, make sure these ports have HDMI 2.1 support.

The TV’s audio quality should not be overlooked. While some 4K TVs have better built-in speakers than others, if you’re really serious about audio you’ll want to upgrade to an external sound system, like soundbars or home theater systems.

Finally, it’s important to note that design and aesthetics matter too. You’ll want a TV that fits well with your room’s decor. Slim bezels and sleek designs are popular choices, while you can now also get televisions that look like paintings when in standby mode.

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