Skip to main content Tom's Guide Tom's Guide Search Tom's Guide View Profile Newsletters Best Picks Entertainment Prime Day Deals Switch 2 Restock Galaxy Z Fold 7 Wordle Today Best Mattress Best laptops Recommended reading Best budget TVs of 2025: Three TVs that look great and don't break the bank Best 55-inch TVs of 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung, Hisense and more Best 65-inch TVs in 2025: expert tested OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs I've been testing TVs for over a decade — 5 must-have features for your next TV The best Google TVs of 2025 Best 85-inch TVs in 2025: Tested and reviewed The best smart TVs for streaming in 2025: QLEDs, OLEDs and Mini-LEDs I've been testing TVs for over over a decade — here's my top 5 picks for every budget 19 June 2025 Here's which TVs to buy for under $500, $1000 and $2000 When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future) I've spent the last 10 years of my life looking for the best TVs. I've been lucky enough to see the vast majority of TVs from the likes of Samsung, LG, Sony, TCL and Hisense at various tradeshows, and even luckier to have dozens of them in my own home over the years I've got lots of hands-on time with them, but with new models coming every year, it can be hard to know exactly how much to spend when shopping for a new TV. Now, to help, I've put together lists of the best TVs under $500 and the best TVs under $1,000 — and these are great resources when you need them — but not everyone has the time to spend reading articles. You may like Best budget TVs of 2025: Three TVs that look great and don't break the bank Best 55-inch TVs of 2025 tested: Our top picks from LG, Samsung, Hisense and more Best 65-inch TVs in 2025: expert tested OLEDs, Mini-LEDs and QLEDs Below, you'll find a truncated version of those lists. It's light on technical information (though it's all available if you click on each TV) but you can use this as a quick guide on what to buy and how much to actually spend when shopping for a new set. The TV you should buy for under $500 (Image credit: Tom's Guide) This is the TV price range most folks shop for — and there are a lot of good value options here. My favorite TV under $500 has to be the TCL QM7. It’s a Mini-LED TV (basically an LED-LCD TV with far better control over its dimming zones) with a native 120Hz refresh rate. That refresh rate can be boosted up to 144Hz when connected to a gaming PC and it supports both major types of dynamic HDR, Dolby Vision and HDR10+. Alternatively, the Hisense U6N offers many of the same features (but lower brightness and color volume) for around $200 less, as do the lower-end TCL Q6 and the slightly older Roku Series Plus. I think it’s worth paying the extra money for the better performance, but I totally understand if your budget doesn’t stretch that far. Sign up to get the BEST of Tom's Guide direct to your inbox. Get instant access to breaking news, the hottest reviews, great deals and helpful tips. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. All the TVs mentioned above are either available in a 55-inch or a 65-inch for under $500. Unfortunately, there’s no 75-inch or 85-inch TV I could comfortably recommend at this price. If you don’t need a 55-inch TV and want something a bit smaller, we’re currently reviewing the Samsung F6000F Full HDTV that’s on sale at Amazon for $200. It doesn’t remotely compete with the TCL QM7 mentioned above, but it’s a brand-new smart TV for a very tough-to-beat sticker price. Today's best TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV, TCL Class Q6 Series QLED 4K UHD Smart Google TV andRoku Plus Series deals TCL QM7 Mini-LED TV $649.99View See all prices TCL 4-Series Smart Google TV 2022 $465.99View See all prices Roku Plus Series $429.99View See all prices Deal ends Mon, Jun 23, 2025 We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices The TV you should buy for under $1,000 (Image credit: Tom's Guide) At $1,000, picking a clear winner is much harder. Basically, you can either get an amazing OLED TV at its smallest size; a huge 75-inch budget TV; or a decent-sized mid-range model, all for under a grand. So let’s walk through each scenario. No one ever sets out to buy a small TV. But once I explain what makes OLED so great, lots of folks then decide that they’d rather have a small, gorgeous-looking TV than a larger, lower-performing model. If you feel like you fit in that category, I recommend looking at the 55-inch LG B4 OLED. At 55 inches, it’s still a pretty reasonable size, and its picture is unmatched at this price point. If 55 inches just won’t cut it for your living room, go for the 65-inch Hisense U8N. This is my favorite TV from 2024, and I think it delivers performance that rivals TVs that cost twice as much. It’s not an OLED, obviously, but thanks to its Mini-LED backlighting, its contrast is much better than your average LED-LCD screen and its color saturation is exceptional. It’s a native 120Hz screen with support up to 144Hz with Dolby Vision and Atmos on-board. The same is true for the 65-inch TCL QM8 that’s $100 less at $899. For larger screens under $1,000, you have a few options: There’s the 85-inch Hisense U6N model I mentioned earlier, if you don’t mind something from 2024, or the 75-inch TCL QM6K from 2025 if you want something fresh from the factory. Both are great Mini-LED models. Unfortunately, there’s no 98-inch model under $1,000 yet — but maybe that will change in 2026. Today's best LG OLED55B4, Hisense U8N 65-inch, TCL QM8, Hisense U6N 75-inch mini-LED 4K TV andTCL QM6K Series QLED Smart TV with Google TV 2025 deals LG OLED55B4 $996.99View See all prices Hisense U8N 65-inch $947.99View See all prices TCL QM8 65-inch 4K Mini LED HDR TV $649.99View See all prices Hisense U6N 75-inch mini-LED 4K TV $599.99View See all prices Deal ends Mon, Jun 23, 2025 TCL QM6K 55-inch QLED TV (2025) $527.99View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices The TV you should buy for under $2,000 (Image credit: Tom's Guide) OK, now we’re talking big bucks. If you’re spending this much money, you’re definitely getting a sizable OLED or a huge Mini-LED TV. At some point in the near future, the 65-inch LG C5 OLED should drop down to just under $2,000. Until then, last year’s excellent LG C4 OLED is available in a 77-inch screen size for just $1,799. Given its size and performance, it’s the TV I’d currently recommend buying. In a very close second place is the Samsung S90D OLED. It’s also available in a 77-inch screen size, but it’s $2,199. The extra $200 is worth it for the additional brightness, but if your hard limit is $2,000, the smaller 65-inch version is an option. You might be wondering where Sony TVs rank on this list — unfortunately the best Sony TVs cost well over $2,000. The best we can do at this price point is the 75-inch Sony Bravia 7. It’s an exceptional Mini-LED TV, don’t get me wrong, but it’s no OLED. If you simply want the biggest TV for your buck without compromising on performance, there’s the 85-inch version of the Hisense U8N I mentioned earlier or the 85-inch TCL QM8. Both are $1,699 and offer similar performance. I have a hunch you might be able to get one of the larger 98-inch versions for under $2,000 later — but we won’t know for sure until Black Friday rolls around in November. Today's best LG OLED65C4, Samsung S90D 65 inch, Sony Bravia 7 andHisense U8N 85-inch deals LG OLED65C4 $1,496.99View See all prices Samsung S90D 65 inch $1,499.99View See all prices Sony Bravia 7 $1,998View See all prices Hisense U8N 85-inch $1,499.99View See all prices We check over 250 million products every day for the best prices Don't sleep on upcoming deals! The prices listed above are current as of June 2025. Amazon Prime Day 2025 is coming up from July 8 to July 11, and those prices could take a steep nose-dive. The same is true for Black Friday, though, that won't happen until November 28. Here's the good news: The dynamic links on this page will change when that happens, so just come back if you need the latest prices, or head on over to our Best Cheap TV Deals page to see what's on sale at this very second. More from Tom's Guide I'm a TV expert and this is the one picture mode you should avoid at all costs 5 tips to get the best reception from a TV antenna If you just bought a Hisense TV, change these 5 settings right away Social Links Navigation Managing Editor, TV and AV Nick Pino heads up the TV and AV verticals at Tom's Guide and covers everything from OLED TVs to the latest wireless headphones. He was formerly the Senior Editor, TV and AV at TechRadar (Tom's Guide's sister site) and has previously written for GamesRadar, Official Xbox Magazine, PC Gamer and other outlets over the last decade. Not sure which TV you should buy? Drop him an email or tweet him on Twitter and he can help you out. You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. 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