The Best TVs
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Five of the eight publications we analyzed recommend the LG C6, more than any other TV this year. TechRadar named it the best TV overall with five stars and called its image quality outstanding. Consumer Reports' lab scored the 65-inch a 90 out of 100, one point behind the Samsung S95H, and described it as a nice balance of price and performance. What Hi-Fi says it sets a new benchmark for step-down OLEDs.
RTINGS found the same inky blacks as its top-ranked Samsung. That is what OLED money buys: each pixel switches off on its own, so a night scene has no glow around it. LG raised brightness this year too, and TechRadar measured it roughly 250 nits brighter than last year's C5.
Gamers get the full kit. All four HDMI ports carry HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, variable refresh runs up to 165Hz, and PCMag measured 4.6 ms of input lag at 1080p/120Hz. The TCL QM8L and the S95H edge it on our weighted score, mostly on raw brightness. Still, CNET found the C6 has better contrast than the QM8L at a similar price, and the S95H lists for $700 more without Dolby Vision.
What It Won't Do
A sunny room exposes the glossy screen. TechRadar describes the reflections as mirror-like, and RTINGS found it struggles more than the matte Samsung S95H in well-lit spaces, with less vibrant color. It's far dimmer than a Mini LED, too: PCMag measured 1,015 nits in its 18% window test against 3,504 on the TCL QM8L. LG still skips HDR10+, and PCMag points out there's no ATSC 3.0 tuner and only Wi-Fi 5. Wirecutter has also added an editor's note that reports of LG TVs spying on users may affect its LG recommendations, so go through the privacy settings during setup.
RTINGS swapped its budget pick in September 2026, replacing the TCL QM6K with the Hisense U6SF Pro because it is more widely available and performs better overall. PCMag reached the same verdict on its own, naming it the best budget-friendly TV with 4.5 stars and an Editors' Choice.
Brightness is the headline. PCMag measured 1,442 nits in its 18% window test, ahead of the LG C6 on that measurement, and called it by far the brightest TV in its price range. RTINGS found surprisingly good performance for the money, with high contrast from the Mini LED backlight.
It games well for a budget set. The panel runs at 144Hz with VRR, PCMag measured 9.2 ms of input lag at 4K/60, and it supports both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, which the C6 can't claim. PCMag lists the 65-inch at $647.99, less than half its $1,699.99 price for the C6.
What It Won't Do
Only two of its four HDMI ports carry HDMI 2.1 bandwidth, so a PS5, an Xbox and a gaming PC can't all run at 120Hz without swapping cables. RTINGS measured a slow response time that blurs fast motion, plus more glow around bright objects than the step-up Hisense U7SG. PCMag also saw some bloom and notes there's no ATSC 3.0 tuner. The software is Fire TV, and RTINGS says its app selection is weaker than on Google TV sets.
Who Should Buy Which
LG C6 OLED
Recommended by five of our eight sources, including TechRadar's best TV overall and a 90 from Consumer Reports' lab
- Movie fans who watch in a dim or dark room
- PS5, Xbox and PC gamers who need four HDMI 2.1 ports
- LCD owners who want true OLED black levels
- Buyers who want the most widely recommended TV of 2026
Hisense U6SF Pro
The best budget TV at both RTINGS and PCMag, a 144Hz Mini LED that PCMag found by far the brightest in its price range
- Budgets under $700 for a 65-inch screen
- Bright living rooms that need a matte screen
- Households with one or two game consoles
- Fire TV and Alexa homes