The Best TVs We’ve Reviewed in 2025: Sony, Samsung, LG, and More

Honorable Mentions

There are so many good TVs available that we couldn't add them all to our top list. Here are a few great options that either didn't make the cut or were knocked off our best list due to replacement.

Hisens U8QG: U8QG It's a great buy at its lowest price (around $1,000 for the 65-inch model) and a good choice above that price, especially if what you need most is stunning brightness. I noticed some issues with SDR color accuracy (some images looked too red) and I had a hard time resisting overexposing some content. Luckily, you can always turn it off, and its nuclear power output comes with excellent black levels, deep contrast, and a ton of features. I actually prefer the same energetic one from last year. U8Nbut it is becoming increasingly difficult to find in stock.

TKL QM7K (2025): I had a love/hate relationship with the QM7K. Part of TCL's new Precision Dimming series, its excellent black levels and contrast reach OLED heights, combined with good brightness for some spectacular moments. Problem? The colors on my review model were off-kilter, with an odd green tint in select black and grayscale content. Luckily, I have confirmed that the latest TCL firmware update has fixed the issue. The TV's image processing and colors continue to fall short of premium TVs, and this is the second year in a row I've found a troubling performance issue with the QM7. It's not worth buying at full price, but if you can get the 65-inch model for $1,000 or less, it's a pretty tempting choice.

Samsung S95D: previous version from Samsung S95 matte screen Marvel is still a stunning QD-OLED TV that can be found in almost any TV room. We prefer the new version, which requires fewer compromises when it comes to deep black levels, but if you can find the previous version at a good price, you won't regret it.

Hisens U7N: If you want a TV similar in price to the QM6K but with some extra eye irritation, last year's Hisense U7N offers a serious boost in brightness over our top pick and remains among our favorite options for your money. Its smooth control and screen uniformity are not as refined as the QM6K, but it has plenty of features, including excellent gaming capabilities and a streamlined Google TV interface. This is still a great buy while supplies last, especially at $700 or less.

Sony A95L: Sony has finally replaced that sweet screen with the 2025 Bravia 8 II, which offers equally incredible image processing and upscaling, as well as improved colors and higher HDR brightness. This shouldn't deter you from considering A95L (9/10, WIRED recommends) at a lower price. With Google TV's incredibly immersive picture quality and intuitive interface, this premium package is very tempting if sold well.

Sony Bravia 7: Bravia 7 This is a stunning display that offers superb brightness, natural colors and exquisite finesse in every detail. The biggest drawback is very poor off-axis visibility, which may be hard to live with at its high list price. Otherwise, fans of Sony's brilliance might have something to think about, especially since Sony seems to be discounting its top QLED TVs much more generously than its OLED models.

Other TVs we've tested

Samsung Frame Pro: I did a full review of Frame Pro and was left in limbo due to software issues and (yet) unimpressed with the performance. The matte screen looks sleek when displaying artwork, especially if you get one of the optional frames (Frame frame?) from Samsung or Decorated TV frames. Otherwise, image quality was average at best. It's much brighter than the traditional Frame and the colors are vibrant, but its mini edge-lit LED system doesn't look great with dark 4K HDR content, even during the day. Moreover, I had problems with a very slow operating system (as others have reported) and choppy Blu-ray playback. We're waiting for the second model, which will hopefully fix the software issues, but for now, stay away.

TKL QM7: There is only one thing holding back the perfectly balanced 2024. QM7: Software glitch. During my review, I encountered an issue where adjusting SDR backlight levels would affect HDR, which could result in severe brightness limitations. Although TCL fixed the issue for me in a firmware update, I never received confirmation of a wider OTA fix. Most people probably won't have this problem, so the QM7 is still worth considering, but be sure to test it before throwing away the box.

TVs we're testing next

Samsung S90F: The sequel to our favorite gaming TV could be one of the best OLED TVs of the season (it usually is). I'll be testing it extensively over several weeks, so I need to find every nook and cranny for an in-depth evaluation.

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