As the year winds down, the gift-giving season is upon us. Along with the holiday season comes another year-end best-of list. So, if you’re looking to get a new TV for yourself, or as a gift for your loved ones, the models on this list are the least likely to be re-gifted.
Features common to this entire list include integrated Wi-Fi, 4K UHD resolution, and support for multiple HDR formats; this Sony smart OLED TV features HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision compatibility. It has the Google Assistant built in, and can also be controlled by your Amazon Alexa device, allowing you to power-on the TV, change channels, control the volume, and more with just your voice. 4K X-Reality PRO technology helps sharpen images in real time for enhanced detail. OLED technology, as I’m sure you probably know by now, provides deeper black levels and contrast than non-OLED displays, since each pixel is its own light source, so a pixel that’s supposed to be black surrounded by white pixels will remain black.
Sony A8G 65" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart OLED TV
A standout feature of the A8G is its acoustic surface actuator technology, which uses two built-in actuators to turn the screen itself into a speaker driver, so audio emanates directly from the screen to provide a more immersive experience. Along with four three HDMI inputs and access to the Google Play Store for app downloads, it was an easy decision to add this OLED to the list.
Another strong favorite this year has been this Samsung QLED. For those unfamiliar with QLED technology, it employs a layer of quantum dots—the source of the “Q” in “QLED”—within the display surface to add vibrancy to the image. Its supported HDR formats include HDR10, HLG, and HDR10+, which is the dynamic metadata upgrade of traditional HDR10, providing scene-by-scene image analysis and optimization. The Q60R meets 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, which helps prevent colors from fading in bright rooms. Ambient Mode, which can have the TV mimic the wall pattern behind it, makes this QLED a good choice for those who feel like technology disrupts their room’s ambiance.
Samsung Q60 Series 43" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart QLED TV
Like the rest of the Samsung models on this list, it can be controlled via the SmartThings app, and adds Alexa and Google Assistant voice control compatibility, as well. Apple users will enjoy streaming via AirPlay 2 from their compatible iOS devices.
Powered by an octa-core display processor, the V-series supports voice control by both the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It supports the HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG formats and sports the SmartCast OS operating system, providing intuitive streaming from your compatible smart device. With Chromecast built in, you can cast from your mobile device directly to the TV with just a touch. Its 60 Hz refresh rate helps minimize the blur that commonly affects fast-moving on-screen objects, such as a speeding car, hockey puck, football, or soccer ball.
VIZIO V-Series V505-G9 50" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
LG makes its first appearance on this list with an IPS LED display. IPS, as you may know, stands for in-plane switching, which is a technology that helps provide wide viewing angles, preventing colors from becoming washed out when viewed off-axis. The UM7300 supports the HDR10 and HLG HDR formats, plus voice control via the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. The onboard LG ThinQ AI system is designed to simplify voice control of your compatible smart home devices, plus enhanced personalized entertainment with artificial intelligence software integration.
LG UM7300PUA 55" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart IPS LED TV
The second LG here, the aforementioned UM6900PUA, sports the same key specs as the UM7300 (aside from screen size), with just one key difference: the UM6900PUA doesn’t have the ThinQ AI built in, so any voice interaction will be directly through your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa rather than LG’s proprietary AI.
Like the previously mentioned QLED, this traditional LED TV from Samsung also supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR formats to provide broad HDR compatibility, and PurColor technology further helps fine-tune its color quality. The Essential Contrast and Contrast Enhancer features help provide more lifelike detail across the entire image, and Game Mode reduces input lag for an enhanced gaming experience. It can be controlled via the SmartThings app, but being one of the earliest-released models on this list, it lacks voice-control capabilities, making it a better choice for gift recipients with privacy concerns.
Samsung NU6900FXZA 55" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
TCL’s debut on this year-end roundup supports HDR10 and voice control via Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant. The Roku TV operating system should be familiar to users of Roku streaming media players, making this a welcome gift for first-time smart TV users. The Roku mobile app also lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control; you can also use it as a source for TV audio, so you can plug your headphones into your device for private listening of your TV shows and movies.
TCL S425 43" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
Samsung rounds out our list with this 58" model that supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG and uses UHD Dimming technology for enhanced lighting control to achieve a higher contrast ratio. It can be controlled by both Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, or via the SmartThings app.
Samsung RU7100 58" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 74.5" |
| Panel Type | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Lighting System | Edge-Lit LED |
| HDR Compatibility | HDR10, HDR10+, Hybrid Log Gamma |
Video
| Video System | NTSC |
| TV Tuner | Yes |
| 3D | No |
Control Console
| Input Ports | 4 x HDMI Type A 1 x F-Type (RF Antenna) |
| Output Ports | 1 x TOSLINK Optical (Digital Audio) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB (Version Unspecified) (Audio, Photo, Video) |
| Ethernet | LAN |
| Control | RS-232C |
Speaker
| Power | 40 W |
Convenience
| Virtual Assistant Support | Samsung Bixby |
| Smart TV | Tizen |
| Supported Languages | English French Spanish |
| Wall Mounting | 400 x 400 mm |
Remote
| Microphone | Yes |
General
| Power Consumption | Typical: 115.0 W Maximum: 225.0 W Standby: 0.3 W |
| AC Input Power | 120 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Certifications | ENERGY STAR, as per Manufacturer |
| Dimensions | 65.9 x 38 x 2.3" / 167.4 x 96.5 x 5.8 cm (Without stand) 65.9 x 41 x 14.5" / 167.4 x 104.1 x 36.8 cm (With stand) 38.6 x 10.4 x 14.5" / 98 x 26.4 x 36.8 cm (Stand) |
| Weight | 79.4 lb / 36 kg (Without stand) 87.3 lb / 39.6 kg (With stand) |
View content at four times the resolution of 1080p with the Samsung NU8000 Series 75"-Class HDR UHD Smart LED TV. This TV has a 74.5" LED edge-lit LCD, and incorporates Motion Rate 240 technology to digitally enhance fast-moving images to reduce blur. It is compatible with the HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR formats to provide a wider color gamut with compatible content and other equipment for more vivid images.
The NU8000 has built-in Wi-Fi connectivity to allow access to your favorite apps and Internet-based content, plus content-sharing and screen-mirroring with other smart devices such as your smartphone or tablet. With four HDMI inputs, there are multiple options for connecting high-definition video sources. Two USB ports are also onboard for connecting multimedia peripherals like flash drives.
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With Dynamic Crystal Color, you can experience an expanded world of colors with millions of shades.
HDR10+ technology helps provide a wide range of brightness and contrast to bring the nuances of movies to life.
Ultra Slim Array technology controls lighting, making dark zones on the screen darker and bright objects brighter. Together with the Contrast Enhancer, contrast across all areas of the screen is optimized.
Fast motion is digitally smoothed out by Motion Rate 240 technology, reducing the blur commonly associated with fast-moving objects.
See enhanced detail with an image that's four times the resolution of Full HD.
The Samsung Clean Cable Solution is engineered to neatly manage cords for a cleaner look.
The TV is designed to look attractive from nearly any angle.
The TV allows your gaming console to optimize its settings for an enhanced gaming experience with reduced input lag and fast refresh rates.
Spend more time watching and less time searching. The OneRemote, voice assistance, and a universal guide help you find streaming and live shows. The OneRemote also automatically detects and controls all of your compatible connected devices and content.
Bixby helps make it easy to search for content, flip channels, or ask questions like,"What's the weather?" using only your voice. Click voice recognition on your remote or compatible mobile device, and Bixby is at your command.
The universal guide brings your favorite content from multiple devices and apps together in one easy-to-browse menu. It recommends popular shows and can make custom recommendations tailored just for you.
The SmartThings app connects your TV to a range of compatible smart devices and appliances, from your refrigerator to your smartphone. You can change room temperatures, see what's in the refrigerator or who's at your door, all from the comfort of your couch. Download the SmartThings app on your mobile device to control and monitor your TV and connected devices all from one screen.
Simply turn on your TV and it will connect to your smartphone automatically. Your phone will then share Wi-Fi network information with the TV. If your phone is linked to a Samsung account, it will automatically be shared with the TV, so no separate login is required. After a future firmware update, you'll be able to choose the apps on your phone that you also want on the TV; they will then be copied into the TV's Smart Hub and you'll automatically be logged in.
If you have laundry in your compatible washing machine, you'll get a popup message in the corner of the TV letting you know when it's done.
With TV Plus, you're just a few clicks away from a library of UHD 4K and HDR content.
Sync your TV to your compatible smartphone to access and control your content on the screen. You can also continue your entertainment non-stop as you move around the house. With Sync and Share, you can grab your popcorn from the kitchen without pausing or missing a scene.
The Steam Link app lets you stream your favorite games seamlessly with enhanced graphics and speed.
HDMI connectivity enables digital audio and video over a single cable. One HDMI input is ARC-compatible for simplified connection to your compatible home theater system.
Enjoy your favorite on-demand content over your existing Wi-Fi (802.11ac) network.
Dolby Digital Plus is designed to optimize your entertainment experience with enhanced sound richness and clarity.
The NU8000 series complies with the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) 4K Ultra High-Definition Connected definition requirements.
As the year winds down, the gift-giving season is upon us. Along with the holiday season comes another year-end best-of list. So, if you’re looking to get a new TV for yourself, or as a gift for your loved ones, the models on this list are the least likely to be re-gifted.
Features common to this entire list include integrated Wi-Fi, 4K UHD resolution, and support for multiple HDR formats; this Sony smart OLED TV features HDR10, HLG, and Dolby Vision compatibility. It has the Google Assistant built in, and can also be controlled by your Amazon Alexa device, allowing you to power-on the TV, change channels, control the volume, and more with just your voice. 4K X-Reality PRO technology helps sharpen images in real time for enhanced detail. OLED technology, as I’m sure you probably know by now, provides deeper black levels and contrast than non-OLED displays, since each pixel is its own light source, so a pixel that’s supposed to be black surrounded by white pixels will remain black.
Sony A8G 65" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart OLED TV
A standout feature of the A8G is its acoustic surface actuator technology, which uses two built-in actuators to turn the screen itself into a speaker driver, so audio emanates directly from the screen to provide a more immersive experience. Along with four three HDMI inputs and access to the Google Play Store for app downloads, it was an easy decision to add this OLED to the list.
Another strong favorite this year has been this Samsung QLED. For those unfamiliar with QLED technology, it employs a layer of quantum dots—the source of the “Q” in “QLED”—within the display surface to add vibrancy to the image. Its supported HDR formats include HDR10, HLG, and HDR10+, which is the dynamic metadata upgrade of traditional HDR10, providing scene-by-scene image analysis and optimization. The Q60R meets 100% of the DCI-P3 color space, which helps prevent colors from fading in bright rooms. Ambient Mode, which can have the TV mimic the wall pattern behind it, makes this QLED a good choice for those who feel like technology disrupts their room’s ambiance.
Samsung Q60 Series 43" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart QLED TV
Like the rest of the Samsung models on this list, it can be controlled via the SmartThings app, and adds Alexa and Google Assistant voice control compatibility, as well. Apple users will enjoy streaming via AirPlay 2 from their compatible iOS devices.
Powered by an octa-core display processor, the V-series supports voice control by both the Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. It supports the HDR10, Dolby Vision, and HLG formats and sports the SmartCast OS operating system, providing intuitive streaming from your compatible smart device. With Chromecast built in, you can cast from your mobile device directly to the TV with just a touch. Its 60 Hz refresh rate helps minimize the blur that commonly affects fast-moving on-screen objects, such as a speeding car, hockey puck, football, or soccer ball.
VIZIO V-Series V505-G9 50" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
LG makes its first appearance on this list with an IPS LED display. IPS, as you may know, stands for in-plane switching, which is a technology that helps provide wide viewing angles, preventing colors from becoming washed out when viewed off-axis. The UM7300 supports the HDR10 and HLG HDR formats, plus voice control via the Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa. The onboard LG ThinQ AI system is designed to simplify voice control of your compatible smart home devices, plus enhanced personalized entertainment with artificial intelligence software integration.
LG UM7300PUA 55" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart IPS LED TV
The second LG here, the aforementioned UM6900PUA, sports the same key specs as the UM7300 (aside from screen size), with just one key difference: the UM6900PUA doesn’t have the ThinQ AI built in, so any voice interaction will be directly through your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa rather than LG’s proprietary AI.
Like the previously mentioned QLED, this traditional LED TV from Samsung also supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG HDR formats to provide broad HDR compatibility, and PurColor technology further helps fine-tune its color quality. The Essential Contrast and Contrast Enhancer features help provide more lifelike detail across the entire image, and Game Mode reduces input lag for an enhanced gaming experience. It can be controlled via the SmartThings app, but being one of the earliest-released models on this list, it lacks voice-control capabilities, making it a better choice for gift recipients with privacy concerns.
Samsung NU6900FXZA 55" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
TCL’s debut on this year-end roundup supports HDR10 and voice control via Amazon Alexa or the Google Assistant. The Roku TV operating system should be familiar to users of Roku streaming media players, making this a welcome gift for first-time smart TV users. The Roku mobile app also lets you use your smartphone or tablet as a remote control; you can also use it as a source for TV audio, so you can plug your headphones into your device for private listening of your TV shows and movies.
TCL S425 43" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
Samsung rounds out our list with this 58" model that supports HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG and uses UHD Dimming technology for enhanced lighting control to achieve a higher contrast ratio. It can be controlled by both Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant, or via the SmartThings app.
Samsung RU7100 58" Class HDR 4K UHD Smart LED TV
| Screen Size (Diagonal) | 74.5" |
| Panel Type | LCD |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Pixel Resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Lighting System | Edge-Lit LED |
| HDR Compatibility | HDR10, HDR10+, Hybrid Log Gamma |
Video
| Video System | NTSC |
| TV Tuner | Yes |
| 3D | No |
Control Console
| Input Ports | 4 x HDMI Type A 1 x F-Type (RF Antenna) |
| Output Ports | 1 x TOSLINK Optical (Digital Audio) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB Ports | 2 x USB (Version Unspecified) (Audio, Photo, Video) |
| Ethernet | LAN |
| Control | RS-232C |
Speaker
| Power | 40 W |
Convenience
| Virtual Assistant Support | Samsung Bixby |
| Smart TV | Tizen |
| Supported Languages | English French Spanish |
| Wall Mounting | 400 x 400 mm |
Remote
| Microphone | Yes |
General
| Power Consumption | Typical: 115.0 W Maximum: 225.0 W Standby: 0.3 W |
| AC Input Power | 120 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz |
| Certifications | ENERGY STAR, as per Manufacturer |
| Dimensions | 65.9 x 38 x 2.3" / 167.4 x 96.5 x 5.8 cm (Without stand) 65.9 x 41 x 14.5" / 167.4 x 104.1 x 36.8 cm (With stand) 38.6 x 10.4 x 14.5" / 98 x 26.4 x 36.8 cm (Stand) |
| Weight | 79.4 lb / 36 kg (Without stand) 87.3 lb / 39.6 kg (With stand) |
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