The 8 Best Smart TVs For Your Viewing Pleasure
The 8 Best Smart TVs For Your Viewing Pleasure
We've rounded up the best smart TVs available today from the likes of Samsung, Vizio, LG, and Sony, among others, after researching them for 80-plus hours. All you need to do is decide which series will be your next binge. You can feel confident in knowing that our picks offer the best picture and audio quality—and come with all the ports you could possibly need for your video game consoles and home theater system. Read on for the eight best smart TVs to buy right now.
1) TCL 50" 5-Series 4K ROKU Smart TV
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This smart TV delivers a phenomenal picture despite its low price. It supports HDR, which produces a bright, lifelike image that's full of color. Best of all, it runs Roku as its platform, which offers an easy-to-use interface and pretty much every streaming app you could ask for.
The TCL remote lets you search for shows or movies with your voice, and it has hot keys for all your favorite streaming apps like Hulu and Netflix. We think that this TV from TCL is an excellent value considering its superb picture, slew of smart features, numerous ports, and ease of use.
2) Sony X800H 43-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
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This Sony TV brings you the best of streaming with brilliant picture. Combining live TV with streaming services such as Disney+, Netflix, YouTube, Prime Video, Hulu, HBO and more, this all-inclusive pick is a perfect, size conscious pick.
Coming in at 43-inches with a 1080p Full HD display, this TV is powered by a-quad-core CPU/Multi-core GPU for instant search results and fast, fluid responsiveness. Best of all, thanks to Alexa integration, this TV can serve as a smart home base by letting you control multiple devices from one convenient source.
3) SAMSUNG 55-inch QLED 4K UHD Smart TV with Alexa
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For a Smart TV that delivers more than a billion shades of color, this Samsung QLED pick keeps your movies, shows, videos, and images stunningly clear without sacrificing any brightness. If you're watching something on a second device, you can cast it to the TV and Multi View splits your TV screen in two -- great for checking in on the game in the middle of family movie night.
The smart remote will automatically detect and can control any other compatible devices connected to the TV. Alexa is built in, but you can also control the TV with Bixby or Google Assistant. When you're not watching something, ambient mode lets you project your favorite photos or images, turning your TV into a piece of art.
4) TCL 40S325 40-Inch 1080p Smart LED Roku TV
TCL
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We've already established TCL's top-notch quality with our top pick, and if budget is your number one concern, TCL has another option you're sure to love.
Coming at 40-inches, the TCL 40S325 40-Inch 1080p Smart LED Roku TV comes in at under $250 (!) making this the steal of all steals. Its smart functionality offers over 5,000 streaming channels featuring more than 500,000 movies and TV episodes via the Roku integration.
This TV also features a 1080p display, 3 HDMI ports, and smart home compatibility via Amazon Alexa and Google Home.
5) Sony X950H 65-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
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If you're looking for a best-in-class, HDR-compatible smart TV that offers a truly incredible, lifelike picture and stellar audio, look no further than this one from Sony. It uses Android TV as its platform, which packs all your favorite streaming apps and then some. Because the TV has the Google Play Store, you can pick from thousands of apps to download to extend the TV's functionality.
The TV also has Chromecast and AirPlay 2, so content can be casted from your smartphone or tablet directly to the TV. The included remote has a button that lets you easily access Netflix, and a microphone for voice search. You can also ask the TV questions or use it to control your smart devices, thanks to its Google Assistant support.
This option is an extremely sharp-looking and feature-filled model with excellent picture quality, but it's pricier than most other TVs.
6) LG Nano 8 Series 55-inch 4K TV
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This gorgeous 4K LED TV from LG runs the tech giant's latest webOS 3.5 platform, which streams video from all major services, including YouTube. LG's Channel Plus app grants access to more than 70 free premium internet channels, too.
The TV uses a "Magic Remote" that when pointed at your screen, tracks your arm movements, so you can quickly and easily make your selections.
It also works in tandem with your Amazon Echo smart speaker, so you can use voice commands to change channels, pause, and search for content. It's an awesome HDR-compatible TV that packs plenty of ports, including four HDMI and two USB ports, and an Ethernet jack. It has Apple's AirPlay 2 tech onboard.
7) Sony 55-Inch 4K Ultra HD Smart LED TV
Sony
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This Sony 4k Ultra HD Smart TV has stunning picture quality and Triluminos display. Plus, it has voice control through Google Assistant. Its interface features apps from Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, and Tubi, among others.
It's a great TV for gamers because of its superb Game Mode. We think that it's one of the nicest-looking TVs you can buy, making for a smooth and responsive gaming experience.
8) LG CX 48" 4K Smart OLED TV
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If you have deep pockets and image quality is the most important characteristic when shopping for a smart TV, you can't go wrong with the LG CX. It offers much deeper black shades and truer colors than its LCD and LED counterparts.
As you'd expect, this gorgeous 4K TV is equipped with all the latest smart features and plenty of ports (you get four HDMI and three USB).
It runs LG's webOS platform, has Alexa support for triggering smart devices or getting information, includes a nifty remote, and it supports voice controls. It's also one of the few TVs that's equipped with Dolby Atmos speakers.
If you want easy access to hundreds of streaming apps, these smart TVs have you covered. We've rounded up the best picks available today from Samsung, Vizio, LG, and more.