The Best OLED TVs of 2026

• Screen sizes: 55", 65"
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Google TV

The A95K, Sony's first quantum dot-enhanced OLED TV, is absolutely mindblowing. For pure picture quality, it's one of the best TVs we've ever seen (topped only by its successor, the Sony A95L).

The A95K delivers the perfect black levels and the wide viewing angles of any OLED, while correcting OLED tech’s biggest problem—brightness. It’s bright enough to watch day or night, unless it’s sitting directly in a sunbeam.

Sony's quantum dot technology helps A9K cover an impressive 100% of the HDR color gamut (DCI-P3). Its bold, bright colors pop noticeably, no matter what you’re watching or playing. Most impressively, it can render skin tones and subtle color gradations without color banding, even when it’s upscaling standard-definition content thanks to Sony’s excellent picture processing.

The A95K isn’t quite as robust for gaming as some of its competitors, but it does alright. Two of its HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K gaming at 120Hz, though one of them is also the eARC-enabled soundbar port. It also features Variable Refresh Rate, Auto Low Latency Mode, and G-Sync compatibility.

Finally, the A95K has a fast, easy-to-use Google-based smart platform that works well for streaming.

The price tag is astronomical and the gaming support could be stronger, but if you're looking for one of the best pictures money can buy, the A95K is a great candidate. It’s also a savvy way to save a little bit of money if its successor, the A95L, is a bit too pricey for you.

See our full Sony A95K review.

• Screen sizes: 55”, 65”, 77”
• HDR support: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Samsung Tizen OS

The second generation of Samsung’s quantum dot-enhanced OLED display technology is even more stunning than the first. With class-leading brightness, incredibly vibrant color, and a bevy of gaming features, the Samsung S95C picks up right where its predecessor (the S95B) left off. An S95B on sale is still the better financial option, unless you’re after a 77-inch model or want the flexibility of Samsung’s One Connect box which puts all connections in a conveniently detached box, both only offered with the S95C.

The S95C is the brightest OLED we’ve tested to date, with HDR specular highlights reaching as high as 1,400 nits. Colors on the S95C look spectacular no matter what you happen to be watching, but HDR movies, shows, and video games look especially vibrant. The S95C covers 99% of the HDR color gamut, and the sheer luminosity of its quantum dot-enhanced palette truly makes a difference.

The S95C is a gaming powerhouse and its low input lag and 144Hz native refresh rate are just the tip of the iceberg. All four of its HDMI 2.1 inputs support 4K/120Hz gaming, along with Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM), Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), and AMD FreeSync Premium. Like last year’s model, the S95C also offers Samsung Gaming Hub (a cloud gaming platform) and Game Bar, a settings menu that puts the TV’s various gaming enhancements right at your fingertips.

As is the case with all Samsung TVs, you won’t be getting Dolby Vision support with the S95C. Instead, the TV offers HDR10+ support in its place, an HDR format that harnesses frame-by-frame metadata similarly. In addition, while the S95C’s software has seen subtle improvements year over year, we find the user interface to be somewhat confusing and certain processes to be slow, which might disappoint those looking for a simple, easy smart platform experience.

See our full Samsung S95C review.

• Screen sizes: 55", 65", 77”, 83”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: LG webOS 23

The G3 OLED is one of the best TVs LG has ever made, thanks in part to its unique Micro Lens Array (MLA) panel technology. This special hardware allows the G3 to produce peak white highlights at brightness levels on par with QD-OLED TVs. When you put those highlights alongside perfect black levels, magic things happen to the picture.

Like its predecessors, the G3 is designed to hang on the wall like a portrait. This means if you want to set up the G3 on a media console, you'll have to fork over an extra $150 to $200 for a compatible, first-party stand. If you wall-mount the G3, however, you'll be treated to a work of art. There is no gap between the panel and the wall, and its metallic border calls to mind a fancy frame.

Gaming enthusiasts will be thrilled to see a full suite of HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K gaming at 120Hz, AMD FreeSync Premium, G-Sync, and Auto Low Latency Mode. Like all LG OLEDs, the G3 also offers Game Optimizer mode—a convenient set of enhancements to improve the experience from one game to the next.

The G3 is not perfect, though. Those chasing the brightest, boldest colors an OLED has to offer might want to explore alternatives. While its colors are spectacular to behold (and accurate right out of the box), the G3 lags behind QD-OLED when it comes to color volume. In addition, the G3's stand is wobbly, and the configuration causes the panel to lean back slightly, which might bother some.

That said, it's among the best OLEDs money can buy, which puts it near the top of the list of the best TVs, period. It's an especially good pick for those looking to wall-mount their next TV.

See our full LG G3 review.

• Screen sizes: 42”, 48”, 55”, 65”, 77”, 83”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: LG webOS 22

The LG C2 was originally released in 2022, but you can still find great deals on this award-winning OLED TV.

In HDR, the TV can produce specular highlights in the 700- to 800-nit range, and it covers about 97% of the HDR color space (DCI-P3). SDR content (like most cable broadcasts) also looks spectacular, though not as bright. HDR support includes Dolby Vision, a big draw for cinephiles.

The C2 is also our favorite TV for gamers. All four inputs are full-bandwidth HDMI 2.1, supporting 4K gaming at 120 hertz (Hz). It comes with features for optimizing frame rate and reducing input lag, including Auto Low Latency (ALLM) Variable Refresh Rate (VRR), AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync. LG’s Game Optimizer menu lets you toggle VRR and picture options, and keeps frame rate information handy while you play.

It’s not perfect. It doesn’t support DTS audio, diminishing the experience of some Blu-Rays. We’re also not a fan of LG’s webOS smart platform, which is slow and full of sponsored content. Still, that’s nothing an affordable streaming device can’t fix.

The LG C2 is a successful addition to a long line of winning LG OLED TVs. It’s pricier than most TVs, but its world-class performance and wide array of features justify the price tag.

See our full LG C2 review.

• Screen sizes: 55”, 65”
• HDR support: HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Samsung Tizen OS

The Samsung S95B combines the perfect black levels of an OLED display with the color- and brightness-boosting qualities of quantum dots. Despite being one of the first TVs to boast this combo, it does a great job showcasing this technology.

OLED TVs offer some amazing advantages, but they’ve long suffered on brightness, especially compared to LED TVs with quantum dots. While the S95B still doesn’t get as bright as a TV like the Samsung QN90B, it’s the brightest OLED we’ve tested to date.

Coupled with OLED’s perfect black levels, the S95B’s added brightness has a powerful impact on HDR content, from movies to video games and beyond. Specular highlights pop off the screen, adding an astonishing level of depth. But perhaps the most significant improvement the quantum dots offer is their effect on the S95B’s color reproduction. Reds and greens look particularly stunning here.

It's built for next-gen gaming, too. All four of the S95B’s HDMI ports support 4K gaming at 120Hz, ALLM, and VRR. Combined with Samsung’s Game Bar settings menu, avid gamers are well cared for.

Being a Samsung TV, the S95B supports HDR10 and HDR10+, but not Dolby Vision. Samsung’s Tizen-based smart platform is a bit laggy and difficult, too, incentivizing owners to use an external streaming device. Picture purists who don’t intend to hire a professional calibrator might want to check out the LG C2 instead, as its out-of-the-box picture is closer to reference standards.

Still, the Samsung S95B is an excellent (albeit pricey) OLED that’s better for viewing in bright rooms than nearly every other OLED on the market. Despite its lack of Dolby Vision and its cumbersome smart platform, it’s a total game-changer.

See our full Samsung S95B review.

• Screen sizes: 55", 65", 77"
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Google TV

The A80K is the most affordable Sony OLED TV of the year and is currently seeing some deep discounts, making it a terrific option for OLED bargain hunters who appreciate the look and feel of a Sony-branded TV.

Like all OLED displays, the A80K sports perfect black levels and incredible contrast, especially when viewed in a dark room. It also boasts the ultra-wide viewing angles of an OLED, maintaining excellent contrast and color saturation wherever you’re sitting in the room. Its color gamut coverage is remarkable, covering 99% of the HDR color gamut (DCI-P3) with impressive accuracy when using the “Custom” picture mode.

Unfortunately, A80K loses some luster when you compare it to other OLED TVs in its price bracket. It isn’t as bright as the competition, topping out at around 700 nits of brightness when displaying small, concentrated highlights. Meanwhile, the LG C2 bumps right up against 800 nits and the Samsung S95B eclipses 1,000 nits. OLED TVs already struggle in bright rooms, and the A80K struggles more than most in its price range.

The A80K is also not quite as gaming-friendly as competitively-priced OLED TVs. It features HDMI 2.1 and all of its benefits (ALLM, VRR, and 4K gaming at 120Hz), but only on two of its four inputs—one of which is also the dedicated eARC port. Meanwhile, the C2 and the S95B have those features on all four inputs.

Nevertheless, the A80K sports a sensational picture, a fast, user-friendly smart platform powered by Google TV, and an elegant design. Sony’s superb picture processing ties the whole recipe together. As long as you’re not planting the A80K in a bright room (and you don’t mind missing out on some of the benefits of its competitors), it’ll serve you well.

See our full Sony A80K review.