12 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025)

There are so many great TVs available now that even the ones that didn’t make our top picks have a good chance of being a great choice for you. Here are some of our favorites that missed the cut.

TCL Q6 (2024): This reasonably priced model from TCL has some of the most impressive highlights I’ve seen on a budget TV without local dimming. I love how good the colors are, especially when watching modern classics Dune or Mad Max Fury Road. The built-in Google interface makes streaming and streaming easy, and TCL has a long history of mid-priced displays, so you don’t have to cross your fingers too much about your purchase.

Sony Bravia 7: Bravia 7 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a gorgeous display that offers brilliant brightness, natural colors and exquisite refinement in fine details. Its biggest knock is poor off-axis imaging, which can be hard to swallow for its high list price. Otherwise, it should be considered for fans of the Sony gloss, especially since Sony uncharacteristically downsizes many models.

TCL QM7: There is only one thing that keeps the QM7 beautifully balanced (6/10, WIRED Reviewed) off our main list: software glitch. During my review, I encountered an issue where adjusting SDR backlight levels affected HDR, which could lead to severe brightness limitations. While TCL fixed the issue for me in a firmware update, it’s not widely available yet. Most people probably won’t have this problem, so the QM7 is still worth considering, and TCL expects a massive firmware update in December.

Samsung S95C: S95C (8/10, WIRED Recommends) remains a fantastic option though. It might even be a better option for those who don’t want or need the matte screen of the 2024 model. It’s still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy – especially given its seriously accessible retail price.

Samsung QN90C: Another great deal, though still available, is the Samsung QN90C (8/10, WIRED Recommends) has long been one of our favorite bright room TVs. It’s available in a wide range of sizes and offers a bright and colorful picture and plenty of flavors – especially enticing given its steadily sinking price tag.