The 12 Best TVs We Reviewed, Plus Buying Tips (2025)

There are a lot of great TVs available right now, and there’s a good chance that even those that weren’t among our top picks will be a great choice for you. Here are some of our favorites that missed the cut.

TCL Q6 (2024): This affordable model from TCL has some of the most impressive features I’ve seen on a cheap TV without fancy local dimming. I really love how pop the colors are, especially when watching modern classics Sand dunes or Mad Max Fury Road. Google’s built-in interface makes streaming and casting a breeze, and TCL has a history of making moderately priced displays that last, so you don’t have to overthink your purchase.

Sony Bravia 7: Bravia 7 (7/10, WIRED recommends) is a brilliant display that delivers brilliant brightness, natural colors and fine detailing. Its biggest knock is its poor off-axis presentation, which may be tough to swallow at the high list price. Other than that, it’s worth paying attention to fans of this Sony flare, especially since Sony seems to be uncharacteristically discounting the sizes of multiple models.

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

Samsung S95C: S95C(8/10, WIRED recommends) remains a great option while available. It may be the best 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 sale prices.

Samsung QN90C: Another great deal that’s still available is the Samsung QN90C (8/10, WIRED recommends) has long been one of our favorite TVs in bright rooms. It’s available in a wide range of sizes and offers a bright, colorful image and a lot of good stuff – especially attractive given its consistently low price.