The best TVs we watched in 2025: Sony, Samsung, LG, and more

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There are so many great TVs available, we won’t include them all in our top list. Here are some great options that missed the cut or were dropped from our top list for their return.

His own U8QG: The U8QG is a great buy for its low price (around $1,000 for the 65-inch model) and a solid choice above that price, especially if you’re looking for eye candy above all else. I noticed some issues with the SDR’s color accuracy (some images looked too red) and found it hard to keep from over-exposing certain content. Thankfully, you can always wake it up, and its nuclear engine is paired with good black levels, deep contrast, and plenty of features. I actually like last year’s equally punchy U8N, but it’s getting harder to find in stock.

Tcl qm7k (2025): I have had a love / hate relationship with the QM7K. Part of TCL’s new direct TCL series, its dark levels are dark and compared to reaching the high points with OLEDs, matched with good light for some good moments. The problem? The colors of my review model were off-kilter, with a green tint unusual for dark content and dirty food. Fortunately, I confirmed that the latest TCC update for TCL fixed the problem. The TV’s image processing and colors still can’t catch up to premium TVs, and this is the second year in a row I’ve had a performance problem with the QM7. You shouldn’t buy at full price, but if you can find a 65-inch model for $1,000 or less, it’s an attractive choice.

Samsung S95D: Samsung’s Pred Screen Matte-Screen Marvel is one of the best QD-oledv TVs that will fit into almost any TV room. We like the new version better, which asks for a few compromises when it comes to black levels, but if you can get the previous version for a killer deal, you won’t be sorry.

His own U7n: If you’re after a TV at a similar price to the QM6K but with Extreme Eye Tingle, last year’s design gives our top pick a big boost and is still among our favorite options for your money. Its bright controls and screen compatibility are not as compact as the QM6K’s but it has many features, including a large display of games and a direct google tv display. It’s still a great buy while the stock lasts, especially at $700 or less.

Sony a95l: SONT finally brought back this fantastic screen with the 2025 Bravia 8 II, which offers the same image processing and height alongside improved colors and high HDR brightness. That shouldn’t stop you from considering the A95L (9/10, recommends the technique) at a lower price. With Fabulormery ScyIves picture quality and Google TV’s intuitive display, this is a very attractive premium package for a great deal.

Sony Bravia 7: The Bravia 7 is a great display, offering bright light, natural colors, and fine detail. Its biggest knock is the off-axis spec, which can be hard to swallow with its high list price. Besides, it’s worth considering for fans of that Sony light, especially since Sony seems to be dropping its best QEDEL TVs

Some of the TVs we tested

Samsung Frame Pro: I’m putting the frame pro through our full review process and have landed in Limbo due to software issues and (so far) performance issues. The matte screen looks soft when displaying art, especially if you buy one of the add-on frames (frame frame?) from Samsung or Deco TV frames. Image performance was arguably the best. It’s much brighter than the traditional frame, and the colors POP, but its Mini-lit system doesn’t look good with dark HDD HDR content, even during the day. In addition, I had trouble with its very sluggish playback (reported by others) and Blu-ray playback. We are waiting for the second model, which we hope relieves the software problems, but they are clear now.

Tcl qm7: There’s only one thing holding back the QM7’s excellent QM7: A software glitch. During my review, I found a problem where the adjustment of SDR Backlight levels was affected by HDR, which could lead to difficult brightness measurements. While TCCL has fixed the problem in a firmware update, I have never received a confirmation via OTA wide phone. Most people probably won’t have this issue, so the QM7 is still worth considering, but be sure and test it before unboxing.

TVs We Check Next

Samsung S90f: The follow-up to our favorite gaming TV can be among the best oned prices of the season (usually). I’ll be testing it for a few weeks, so I have to find every nook and cranny for it to be thoroughly tested.

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