The 12 Best TVs We’ve Reviewed, Plus Buying Advice (2025)

With so many great TVs available now, there’s a good chance even the ones that didn’t make our top picks could be a great option for you. Here are some of our favorites that just 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 the hill or Mad Max Fury Road. A built-in Google interface makes streaming and casting a breeze, and TCL has a history of making mid-priced screens that last, so you won’t have to cross your fingers too much about your purchase.

Sony Bravia 7: Bravia 7 (7/10, Wired recommends) is a gorgeous display, offering brilliant brightness, natural colors and fine detail in fine details. Its biggest knock is poor off-axis viewing, which can be hard to swallow at its high list price. Otherwise, it’s worth considering for those Sony Glow fans, especially since Sony seems to be uncharacteristically discounting multiple model sizes.

TCL QM7: There is only one thing to keep the QM7 nicely balanced (6/10, Wired reviewed) off our main list: a software error. During my review, I encountered an issue where adjusting SDR backlight levels affects HDR, which can lead to severe brightness limitations. Although TCL fixed the issue for me in a firmware update, it’s not widely available yet. Most people probably won’t have this problem, so the QM7 is still worth considering, and TCL expects a comprehensive firmware update in December.

Samsung S95C: S95C (8/10, Wired recommends) remains an excellent choice while available. It might be a better option for those who don’t want or want the matte screen of the 2024 model. It still stands as one of the best OLED TVs you can buy—especially given its seriously accessible selling price.

Samsung QN90C: Another great deal while still available, Samsung’s QN90C (8/10, Wired recommends) was long one of our favorite bright-room TVs. It’s available in a wide range of sizes and offers a bright and colorful picture and plenty of goodies—especially enticing considering its ever-sinking price tag.