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OLED displays are still considered the top choice for home theaters because of their perfect contrast, wide viewing angles, and rich colors. But the TCL X11L Series 4K TV stands out as a flagship LCD, offering impressive brightness, strong contrast, and a color range made possible by its improved quantum dot technology and color filter. This lets it show more colors that we can actually see. TCL says the X11L’s new backlight system has up to 20,000 zones and can reach up to 10,000 nits of peak brightness, while covering over 90% of the BT.2020 colorspace used in HDR video. Just a year ago, this level of performance seemed out of reach, but now the TCL X11L offers it in 75-inch, 85-inch, and 98-inch models.

Introducing the 2025 LG OLED evo AI G5 4K Smart TV. The G5 offers excellent performance right out of the box, and its detailed picture controls can deliver reference-grade color accuracy in the hands of an experienced calibrator. I was impressed with the G5's increased light output and expanded color gamut coverage compared to its predecessor. Its updated video processing rivals the best upscaling and artifact management I've seen from other top-tier manufacturers. The G5 is a videophile's dream, with support for all popular video formats, including Dolby Vision, and gamer-friendly features like VRR up to 165Hz, ALLM, and extremely fast pixel response times. The LG G5 finally includes a base stand in the box with the 55-inch and 65-inch models, and the larger sizes include the flush-mount wall bracket. The 2025 LG OLED evo AI G5 4K television is available in screen sizes of 55 inches, 65 inches, 77 inches, 83 inches, and 97 inches.

If you're looking for a new TV that delivers a superb visual experience and offers good value, the 2025 TCL QM7K 4K LCD is my go-to recommendation. Compared to the temptingly priced step-down QM6K series TVs, the QM7K delivers a picture with richer, more saturated colors and more than twice the light output, making it better suited for HDR content and rooms with moderate to high ambient light. The QM7K's Game Master mode enables low input lag and supports 4K at 144Hz or 1080p at 288Hz performance through two of its four HDMI ports. Compatibility with Xbox, PlayStation, and PCs is complete, including ALLM, VRR, FreeSync/G-SYNC, and Dolby Vision. The QM7K provides app support through Google TV and includes a backlit remote with voice control. The TCL QM7K is available in screen sizes of 55 inches, 65 inches, 75 inches, 85 inches, 98 inches, and an impressively expansive 115-inch model.

If you're in the market for the best LCD television available today, the 2025 Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990F is the one for you. Its advanced NQ8 AI Gen3 video processor upscales lower-resolution content while suppressing common image artifacts better than any TV I've seen. The TV's aesthetics have always stood out with its slim profile and practically bezel-free border. The mini LED backlight array, the brightest in Samsung's 2025 home TV lineup, ensures unmatched picture quality with impressive local dimming control for superb contrast. Combined with its glare-free screen, the QN990F is ideal for any room lighting conditions. Compared to the similarly specced QN900F 8K TV, the QN990F further reduces cable clutter with a Wireless One Connect input box. This compact box includes five HDMI ports, each supporting up to 8K 120Hz or 4K 240Hz input. The 990F's wireless input box also incorporates an ATSC 3.0/NextGen tuner for receiving digital broadcasts. The Samsung Neo QLED 8K QN990F is available in screen sizes of 65 inches, 75 inches, and 85 inches.

The 2025 Samsung S95F OLED 4K Smart TV improves upon its predecessor in several critical areas, including increased brightness (2000 nits calibrated), reduced crushing of dark detail, and improved contrast in bright room environments. The S95F's use of an updated 5-layer OLED material stack with its quantum dot color converter delivers infinite contrast and a picture with exquisite HDR color saturation unmatched by any other display technology. The S95F's four HDMI ports support up to 4K 165Hz input for ideal performance with all connected devices. I'm pleased to see the S95F features an ATSC 3.0/NextGen tuner built-in for 4K broadcast reception, and the S95F's Tizen Smart TV OS supports all of the popular streaming services. The pure eye candy of the Samsung S95F is available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch screen sizes.

If you want the best picture quality in a 2023 4K television, look no further than the Sony Bravia XR A95L! The A95L took first place in a respected 4K HDR TV shootout, and this is the second year in a row that Sony's flagship quantum dot OLED (QD-OLED) display has received this hard-earned reward. QD-OLED's main characteristic is its pure RGB subpixel design that delivers outstanding color purity and brightness compared to other OLED and LCD televisions. The only drawback of the Sony A95L TV is that it is only available in 55-inch, 65-inch, and 77-inch screen sizes. If the size options work for you, the Sony A95L will deliver a premium viewing experience.

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