These 4K televisions among the best
LG OLEDC7P
Cnet rating: 4.5 stars out of 5
The good: The LG C7 is the best-performing TV we’ve tested. It delivers perfect black levels, wide viewing angles, accurate color and a great brightroom picture. It’s compatible with both major HDR formats, and HDR image quality is better than last year. Its striking design features a superslim panel. The bad: It’s really expensive, and prices are likely to drop. The cost: $2,745 to $5,000
The bottom line: The LG C7 is the best overall TV we’ve ever tested, but patient shoppers are likely to be rewarded by price drops in the coming months.
TCL P series Roku TV
Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5
The good: The affordable TCL P series has excellent overall image quality, with deep black levels, rich contrast and accurate color. Its Roku Smart TV platform is the best available, with a simple interface and extensive streaming app support. The TV handles both HDR10 and Dolby Vision high dynamic range sources.
The bad: TCL canceled the 50- and 65-inch sizes, so now it will only be available in the 55-inch size. The cost: $735
The bottom line: With excellent picture quality and all the latest features for a rock-bottom price, the TCL P series is one of the best TV values of the year. Too bad it only comes in one size.
Vizio M-Series
Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5
The good: The Vizio M-Series has excellent picture quality that compares well to more expensive TVs. It can handle both high-dynamic-range formats. The remote is a fully functional Android tablet. The Google Cast system offers more apps and frequent updates than many smart-TV systems.
The bad: Using the tablet for settings and streaming apps is often more of a hassle than traditional onscreen menus. You need a separate tuner to watch over-the-air antenna broadcasts. The cost: $1,298 to $1,300
The bottom line: Despite the inconvenience of its tablet-based menus and apps, the Vizio M-Series’ excellent image quality and value make it a top choice for the price.
Vizio P-Series
Cnet rating: 4 stars out of 5
The good: The Vizio P-Series has outstanding picture quality that competes well against the highest-end TVs. It can handle both high-dynamic-range formats. The remote is a fully functional Android tablet. The Google Cast system offers more apps and frequent updates than many smart-TV systems.
The bad: Using the tablet for settings and streaming apps is often more of a hassle than traditional onscreen menus. You need a separate tuner to watch over-the-air antenna broadcasts. The cost: $1,000 to $1,097
The bottom line: Forget the “free tablet”; the real story with Vizio’s excellent P-Series TV is top-notch picture quality and future-ready features at an affordable price.