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Samsung UE43TU7100 £379

Best 40-43in TV, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

Does a remarkably good job in terms of core picture and sound performanc­e and boasts the best, most-app packed operating system in the business. Type LCD/LED HDMI 2 Resolution 4K Tuner TV Plus

Hisense Roku R50A7200GT­U £399

July 2021 ★★★★★

With an excellent operating system and solid all-round performanc­e, this is a complete package for a decent price.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview HD

Samsung UE50TU8500 £499

Best 48-50in TV under £1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

“What’s the best TV I can buy for £500?” It’s a question to which there’s a new answer: the best TV you can buy for £500 is the Samsung UE50TU8500. Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Hd/youview

Sony KD-49XH9505 £1000

August 2020 (issue 437) ★★★★★

Features a number of upgrades that make it a better TV than the Award-winner it replaces. This is an all-round cracker.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Hd/youview

LG OLED48CX £1499

October 2020 ★★★★★

The first 4K OLED smaller than 50 inches also happens to be the very best TV smaller than 50 inches that we’ve ever tested.

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

Sony KD-48A9 £1799

Best 48-50in TV over £1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

It’s undeniably expensive, but the Sony KD-48A9 OLED TV is simply the best sub-55-inch television you can buy right now.

Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Hd/youview

Samsung UE55T8000 £549

Best 55-58in TV under £1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

With a performanc­e that far out-muscles anything else at this price, this TV is a real steal.

Type LCD/LED HDMI 3 Resolution 4K Tuner Freeview Hd/youview

Philips 55OLED805B £1499

Best 55-58in TV over £1000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

An excellent picture performanc­e, strong sound, Ambilight and an aggressive price combine to make the OLED805 one of the best TVS you can buy.

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

Samsung QE55Q80T £1599

August 2020 (issue 437) ★★★★★

Thanks to its dynamic and solid picture, substantia­l sound and exhaustive app selection, this mid-range Samsung TV sets a formidable benchmark. Type QLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Youview/freeview HD

Panasonic TX-55GZ2000 £2999

February 2020 ★★★★★

Dolby Atmos sound is the headline-grabber, but the picture is just as important – a huge achievemen­t by Panasonic, beating LG at its own game Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freesat/freeview HD

Sony KD-65XH9005 £1299

Best 65in TV under £2000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

It’s stacked with handy features and, when available, the next-gen HDMI features should make this TV future-proofed for some time to come. Type LCD/LED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Youview/f’view HD

Philips 65OLED805 £2199

Best 65in TV over £2000, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

Not only does this Philips set look and sound better than its rivals, it’s cheaper – and, as an added bonus, it has Ambilight, too. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Youview/f’view HD

LG OLED65C1 £2499

July 2021 ★★★★★

You can get a better LG OLED in the form of the G1, but it’s a struggle to justify the extra £500. Right now, this is one of the best TVS you can buy. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freesat/freeview HD

Samsung QE65QN95A £2999

May 2021 ★★★★★

Samsung’s first Neo QLED is a force to be reckoned with, and the greatest threat yet to the dominance of OLED.

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

LG OLED65GX £3499

July 2020 ★★★★★

LG has managed to improve picture quality in a few key areas, with dark detail, colour richness and motion handling all getting a worthwhile boost. Type OLED HDMI 4 Resolution 4K Tuner Freesat/freeview HD

Philips 65OLED984 £4499

April 2020 ★★★★★

This is a fabulous TV conjoined to one of the best ‘soundbars’ we’ve heard, and the result is an all-in-one system unlike any other.

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

Samsung QE75Q950TS £6999

Best 8K TV, Awards 2020 ★★★★★

The first 8K TV we’ve tested that not only isn’t a downgrade on its 4K siblings but actually makes a case for upgrading to an 8K TV even for 4K content. Type QLED HDMI 4 Resolution 8K Tuner Freesat/tv Plus

?? ?? “Samsung has laid the smackdown once again, with an aggressive price. The picture outperform­s everything else in its class”
“Samsung has laid the smackdown once again, with an aggressive price. The picture outperform­s everything else in its class”
?? ?? “As long as you’re not expecting the moon on a stick, you will be delighted by its performanc­e”
“As long as you’re not expecting the moon on a stick, you will be delighted by its performanc­e”
?? ?? “Not only is the Tizen operating system smart, intuitive and snappy, it also boasts the most complete selection of apps available anywhere”
“Not only is the Tizen operating system smart, intuitive and snappy, it also boasts the most complete selection of apps available anywhere”
?? ?? “The Roku TV smart platform is pretty close to flawless. It covers all the major streaming services”
“The Roku TV smart platform is pretty close to flawless. It covers all the major streaming services”
?? ?? “For sharpness and detail, there’s never been a better TV at this size”
“For sharpness and detail, there’s never been a better TV at this size”
?? ?? “Tweaked accordingl­y, the XH9505 puts in a lovely performanc­e”
“Tweaked accordingl­y, the XH9505 puts in a lovely performanc­e”
?? ?? “This is not a downgraded flagship TV – it’s a downsized flagship TV”
“This is not a downgraded flagship TV – it’s a downsized flagship TV”
?? ?? “The Philips has a clear advantage over most rivals when it comes to definition and detail resolution”
“The Philips has a clear advantage over most rivals when it comes to definition and detail resolution”
?? ?? “It quickly becomes clear that this is a massive upgrade in real terms, too”
“It quickly becomes clear that this is a massive upgrade in real terms, too”
?? ?? “The base black levels on this TV are excellent for an LCD panel”
“The base black levels on this TV are excellent for an LCD panel”
?? ?? “This Philips set consistent­ly blows us away with its vibrant, punchy and pin-sharp delivery”
“This Philips set consistent­ly blows us away with its vibrant, punchy and pin-sharp delivery”
?? ?? “The Q80T also combines a neutral colour temperatur­e with the ability to produce real vibrancy”
“The Q80T also combines a neutral colour temperatur­e with the ability to produce real vibrancy”
?? ?? “It’s a beautifull­y vibrant and solid image with lots of detail and excellent contrast”
“It’s a beautifull­y vibrant and solid image with lots of detail and excellent contrast”
?? ?? “The image feels ‘real’ to a degree that trumps even 4K, with a threedimen­sionality that makes you want to reach out and touch”
“The image feels ‘real’ to a degree that trumps even 4K, with a threedimen­sionality that makes you want to reach out and touch”
?? ?? “There’s an extra lusciousne­ss and nuance to the colour palette that makes things look that bit more organic and true to life”
“There’s an extra lusciousne­ss and nuance to the colour palette that makes things look that bit more organic and true to life”
?? ?? “The OLED805’S sharpness and detail are its greatest strengths. Its colour reproducti­on is excellent too”
“The OLED805’S sharpness and detail are its greatest strengths. Its colour reproducti­on is excellent too”
?? ?? “Those picture upgrades are so special that this is the best OLED TV we’ve tested”
“Those picture upgrades are so special that this is the best OLED TV we’ve tested”

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