The 12 best TVs we’ve reviewed, plus buying advice (2025)

There are so many wonderful televisions now available, there’s a good chance even the ones that didn’t make our top pick could be a great option for you. Here are some of our favorites that missed the cut.

TCL Q6 (2024): : This affordable model from TCL has some of the most impressive highlights I’ve seen on a cheap TV without fancy local dimming. I really like how good the colors are, especially when looking at modern classics like dune o Mad Max Fury Road. An integrated Google interface makes streaming and casting a breeze, and TCL has a history of making moderately priced screens that last, so you won’t have to cross your fingers too much about your purchase.

Sony Bravia 7: : La Bravia 7 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a stunning display, offering brilliant brightness, naturalistic colors and a soft finesse in subtle details. Its biggest knock is poor off-axis viewing, which might be hard to justify at its high list price. Otherwise, it is worth considering for fans of that Sony brilliance, especially because Sony seems to be unusually discounting many model sizes.

TCL QM7: : There is only one thing that keeps the QM7 beautifully balanced (6/10, WIRED Review) off our main list: a software glitch. During my review, I had an issue where adjusting SDR backlight levels affected HDR, which can lead to severe brightness limitations. While TCL fixed the issue in a firmware update for me, it’s not generally available. Most people probably won’t have this problem, so the QM7 is still worth considering, and TCL expects an extensive firmware update in December.

Samsung S95C: : The S95C (8/10, WIRED Recommends) remains a fantastic choice while it’s available. It may also be the best option for those who do not want or need the matte screen of the 2024 model. It is still one of the best OLED TVs you can buy, especially given its seriously affordable retail price.

Samsung QN90C: : Another great deal while it’s still available, Samsung’s QN90C (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was long one of our favorite bright room TVs. It is available in a wide range of sizes and provides a bright and colorful print and a lot of goodies, especially tempting considering its ongoing price.