When it comes to TVs, there’s no shortage of options to choose from — both online and in-store. 2024 TVs are available now — meaning many of last year’s models are available at a discount.

Whether you choose a new version or last year’s (we still recommend 2023 TVs for the best value), the best 4K TV options encompass a wide variety of models at budget and premium prices. One of our favorite affordable models is the TCL QM8, which starts at $998 for a 65-inch model. For a more premium pick, we love the LG OLED C3 — just keep in mind that it can get pricey.

In the end, most people make a decision based on the price of the TV and the features it offers. Nowadays, 4K resolution support is nearly standard. It offers a better picture quality than HD TVs and is the predominant resolution of most TVs released in recent years. You’ll be able find it on a variety of models — even the best TVs under $500. The three below are among the best we’ve tested.

Best overall 4K TV: TCL QM8

TCL has topped our list of the best TVs for the last few years, but the QM8 is something different, and even better than before.

In our comparison tests it stood out with superior brightness and impact while still maintaining excellent contrast — a combination no other TV could match at this price.

The key is mini-LED tech and well-implemented full-array local dimming. It also has a sleek design with a center-mount stand. The operating system is Google TV, which I don’t like as much as Roku TV, but it’s still a solid smart TV. This model replaces the TCL 6-Series Roku TV.

Best high-end non-OLED 4K TV: Samsung QN90B

Looking for a high-end TV with spectacular image quality, but don’t want an OLED? The Samsung QN90B is your best bet. This TV uses QLED TV tech augmented by mini-LED for a brighter image than any OLED TV. The spectacular contrast of OLED still won out in our side-by-side tests, but the QN90B QLED screen comes closer than ever.

Samsung produces several QLED TVs, but the QN90B is among the highest-end, aside from versions with 8K resolution. This is a 2022 model, but the newer version, the QN90C, looks very similar in terms of features, and while we haven’t reviewed it, we expect it to deliver similar image quality. It’s also significantly more expensive.

Best high-end 4K TV: LG OLED C3

The LG C3 represents better picture quality than any non-OLED TV on this list at a price that’s higher but still not stratospheric. Its perfect black levels, unbeatable contrast and superb off-angle viewing kept it a notch above the mini-LED models in my comparison tests, and while its overall brightness isn’t quite as impressive, it’s still an incredible performer in all kinds of room lighting.

The C3 is also one of the lightest TVs we’ve ever reviewed thanks to its carbon-fiber construction; the 65-inch version weighs just 37 pounds with its stand.

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