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Samsung UE32M5500 £329

Best 32-39in TV, Awards 2017 ★★★★★

It’s not the most sophistica­ted TV, lacking 4K and HDR, but for a 32in screen it offers a picture and features that will leave you more than satisfied.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 1366 x 768 Tuner Freeview HD

Sony KD-49XF9005 £1300

Best 49-50in TV £500+, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

A small step forward from the 49XE9005. The improvemen­ts can be felt mainly in the colour and contrast performanc­e. It’s the 49in TV to beat. Type LCD/LED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Hd/youview

Philips 50PUS6703 £479

Best 49-50in TV under £500, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

While it has a few usability flaws, this budget-priced 4K TV from Philips offers a punchy, insightful and nuanced picture for a relatively low price. Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Play

LG OLED55C8PL­A £1699

Best 55in TV, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

Not a giant leap forward for LG’S OLEDS, but the C8 has improved things in small yet significan­t ways. It’s a great all-rounder for great value. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview/freesat HD

Panasonic 55FZ802B £1699

November 2018 ★★★★★

Panasonic’s OLED delivers rich black detail, lots of natural detail and wide viewing angles – but the large-screen competitio­n is tough. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freesat HD/SAT

Samsung QE55Q9FN £1799

July 2018 ★★★★★

Recent massive price drop has made Samsung’s 55Q9F’S a brilliant buy. You won’t find a punchier or crisper image for the money. Type QLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview HD/SAT

Philips 55OLED803 £1799

February 2018 ★★★★★

A real return to form for Philips with one of the finest TVS around. It puts in a stunning HDR image and is aided by terrific Ambilight performanc­e. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview HD

Sony KD-65XF9005 £1749

Best 65in TV under £2500, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

A mid-range TV that punches above its weight, delivering fantastic detail and an image that’s brilliantl­y bright and punchy.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 4 Resolution 4Ktuner Youview/f’view HD

Philips 65OLED803 £2999

February 2018 ★★★★★

The larger screen Philips is as talented as its 55in sibling, with Ambilight sitting pretty alongside its excellent OLED performanc­e. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview HD

LG OLED65C8PL­A £2999

Best 65in TV £2500+, Awards 2018 ★★★★★

A clear, easy-to-use operating system is a nice bonus on this vibrant 4K telly that has stunning black levels, rich detail and impressive upscaling. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Youview/f’view HD

Samsung QE65Q90R £3800

May 2018 ★★★★★

The Q90R is an exceptiona­l telly that does things previously considered inherent advantages of OLED.

Type QLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Youview/freeview HD

LG OLED65C9PL­A £3299

July 2019 ★★★★★

LG has squeezed yet more performanc­e from its OLED panel. The C9 is natural, dynamic and rich – and it sounds good, too. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freesat/freeview HD

Sony KD-65AF9 £3999

December 2018 ★★★★★

The Sony AF9 is a stunner in so many ways, not to mention one of the best-sounding tellies we’ve tested.

Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Youview/f’view HD

?? ?? “Motion is impressive, arguably more so than on many larger 2017 Samsungs we’ve seen”
“Motion is impressive, arguably more so than on many larger 2017 Samsungs we’ve seen”
?? ?? “Whatever you’re watching, the 50PUS6703 will do it proud”
“Whatever you’re watching, the 50PUS6703 will do it proud”
?? ?? “It’s an exceptiona­l performer, one that gives the Sony KD-55A1 a run for its money”
“It’s an exceptiona­l performer, one that gives the Sony KD-55A1 a run for its money”
?? ?? “Slight improvemen­t on its predecesso­r, but neverthele­ss, it’s a belter of a TV”
“Slight improvemen­t on its predecesso­r, but neverthele­ss, it’s a belter of a TV”
?? ?? “This Q90R strikes a superb balance with blacks – the precision of the backlight is improved”
“This Q90R strikes a superb balance with blacks – the precision of the backlight is improved”
?? ?? “Colours are superb, too: rich, vibrant and vivid, but perfectly judged to deliver natural scenery and realistic skin tones.”
“Colours are superb, too: rich, vibrant and vivid, but perfectly judged to deliver natural scenery and realistic skin tones.”
?? ?? “Exceptiona­l motion processing, superb detail, awesome 1080p delivery, and excellent sound”
“Exceptiona­l motion processing, superb detail, awesome 1080p delivery, and excellent sound”
?? ?? “It combines that startling punch and vibrancy with serious subtlety.”
“It combines that startling punch and vibrancy with serious subtlety.”
?? ?? “It’s been a long time since the brand properly floored us with a TV, but this OLED has done just that”
“It’s been a long time since the brand properly floored us with a TV, but this OLED has done just that”
?? ?? “Delivers a picture performanc­e not significan­tly short of the very best flagship models of 2017”
“Delivers a picture performanc­e not significan­tly short of the very best flagship models of 2017”
?? ?? “Each year, LG squeezes more performanc­e from its panels, making a picture that defies expectatio­ns”
“Each year, LG squeezes more performanc­e from its panels, making a picture that defies expectatio­ns”
?? ?? “Blacks are pure and, when combined with that punch, it makes for a supremely dynamic and exciting picture”
“Blacks are pure and, when combined with that punch, it makes for a supremely dynamic and exciting picture”
?? ?? “The picture bursts bright with colour and there’s a jaw-dropping level of clarity”
“The picture bursts bright with colour and there’s a jaw-dropping level of clarity”

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