Samsung QLED TVs also feature enhanced color accuracy and wider viewing angles. Most TVs sound terrible because their thin cabinets don’t have room for decent-sized speakers or bass. Even an inexpensive soundbar will deliver much better audio quality than a TV’s built-in speakers. The Roku Streambar is a good example of a device that integrates a streaming system with a soundbar into one product.
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Once upon a time, Samsung’s Tizen was in the conversation for the best smart platform, but then two years ago, Samsung changed the whole platform, and it’s…well, not great. It still has lots of great apps, and some ways to stream games over services like Nvidia’s GeForce Now, but it’s not nearly as good as it was. Thankfully, it’s pretty easy to screen cast to it, so when in doubt you can always whip out your phone to find content in a jiffy. There is no TV better suited for content streaming than the Sony A95L OLED.
We also use a Leo Bodnar 4K Input Lag Tester for checking how slow or fast a TV’s input latency is. At launch, the TV cost $2,799, but by June of that year, dropped down to a more reasonable $2,400. As the weeks and months went on, the TV continued to fall in price before it landed at $1,699 for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. What happens after this is that the TV drops in price by another $100 or $200, but that’s because the new version (Samsung QN90D) was announced in January.
Unfortunately, Roku has fallen out of favor with popular brands like TCL and Hisense, which means it’s increasingly less available outside of Roku’s own TVs. If you’re looking for the most cinematic experience outside of going to the theater, look no further. This TV delivers stunning contrast and vibrant colors that bring your favorite films and shows to life. Its advanced OLED panel produces a remarkable range of image detail in both dark and bright scenes. It’s the perfect TV for experiencing movies like Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” which displays a rich color palette and dramatic lighting, making every scene feel immersive. Look around and you’ll find that this LG TV is often a favorite among experts and consumers alike.
The more dimming zones, the better the backlight control, helping provide improved contrast between the brightest and darkest images, so the best QLED TVs perform like OLED TVs. Modern smart TVs come with a built-in smart platform that serves as the main interface for connecting to streaming services and smart home devices. While all operating systems may appear similar at first glance, there are important differences among them that are worth considering. The best smart TVs aren’t just smart; they also offer stellar picture quality, vibrant colors, and high refresh rates. With advanced display technologies like OLED, QLED, and 4K resolution, these TVs ensure that every movie night at home feels like a trip to the theater.
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Here are our top picks for the best smart TVs of 2025, based on testing in CNET’s TV lab. Here’s a quick rundown of just Pikashow Apk a handful of the things we look for with our testing equipment. For an in-depth look, head over to our full breakdown of how Tom’s Guide tests and reviews TVs.
The C4 has better picture quality than any non-OLED TV on this list at a higher price, and it’s still not outrageously expensive. Panasonic’s OLEDs always deliver incredible picture quality and the Z95A is no different. We described its colour reproduction as “bold and detailed” and we were also impressed by its deep black levels, strong contrast and high brightness (for OLED) levels that bested the LG G4.