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I Found The 7 Best Smart TVs For 2026
In this video, I go over the best smart TVs
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► 7. Roku Select Series - https://geni.us/W6cTGr
► 6. TCL QM8K - https://geni.us/ycpKB
► 5. Sony Bravia 9 - https://geni.us/WEXtu
► 4. LG Evo G5 - https://geni.us/XWDY4 https://howl.link/cd52mdx5xipfq
► 3. Hisense QD7 Series - https://geni.us/7Kc0dq
► 2. Amazon Fire TV 4-Series - https://geni.us/gLWRp
► 1. Samsung S95F - https://geni.us/guO4K36 https://howl.link/jul6rd5xecphz
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Buying a smart TV sounds easy, but once you see all the options, it gets confusing fast
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Big screens, gaming features, and picture quality all matter. So to make things easier, I did the hard work for you and researched tons of models
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compared specs, and entered it down to the 7 best smart TVs. And if you find something you like, I'll leave links to all the smart TVs in the description below
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First up is the Roku Select Series, which I ranked as the best budget pick
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and this is one of the most affordable TVs out there that doesn't feel cheap at all. Picture
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quality is surprisingly good and the Roku interface is clean and fast. Most people say it feels like a
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TV that costs more than it does and you could choose between a 43 inch all the way up to an 85
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inch 4k screen and it also comes with HDR10 and the colors really do pop out for a standard LED
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panel but don't expect it to beat premium QLEDs or OLEDs but for a regular TV, watching Netflix
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YouTube boards, then it'll look great. It also supports game mode plus VRR unsupported setups
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so gameplay feels pretty smooth. But it's still a 60Hz panel, so as long as you're a casual gamer
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that shouldn't be fine. The voice control built-in is another nice feature. You can use the Roku
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remote or even hook it up to Siri, Alexa, or Google Assistant. And yes, AirPlay works too
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so if you're on an iPhone, you could just toss your photos or videos straight to the TV. And if
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you're like me and constantly lose your remote then the lost remote finder is going to be a
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lifesaver. So if you're looking for a budget tv but don't want to miss out on smart features
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then the Roku Select Series is your go-to choice. Next up is the TCL QM8K which I ranked as the best
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budget 4k tv and this tv is built for motion. It has a fast refresh rate up to 144 hertz so when
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the camera pans quickly you can follow the action without blur. Picture quality is also a big step
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up because it uses mini LED style screen with QLED color and that combo is what gives you a brighter
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image, stronger contrast, and colors that looked richer and more alive. TCL also added something
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called Halo Control System which helps reduce the glowing effect you sometimes see around bright
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objects on dark backgrounds. So night scenes look cleaner, subtitles don't bloom as much
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and the whole image feels more controlled and polished. Plus the screen is anti-reflective so
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it has a wide viewing angle and you can also sit off to the side and still get a nice clear view And gamers are also going to love this too Game Accelerator 288 supports up to 288 VRR and that helps prevent screen tearing and choppy motion while gaming
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Plus, the auto game mode keeps input lag low, so your button presses feel quick and responsive
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And this TV is tuned by Bang & Olufsen, which is a high-end audio company
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so voices sound clearer and the sound feels fuller. And you also get Dolby Atmos and DTS Virtual X
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And these are sound formats that make audio feel more 3D and surround-like, even without extra speakers
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So if you're looking for a 4K TV that looks and feels premium for less money, then the TCL QM8K fits the bill perfectly
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Up next is the Sony Bravia 9, which I ranked as the best for home theaters
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And you're getting a seriously cinematic experience here, but this isn't the kind of TV that forces you to turn your room into a blackout theater
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Even with windows, lamps, or daylight coming in, the picture still stays bright, clear, and cinematic
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And a big reason for that is how Sony controls brightness. The mini LED backlight is managed really precisely, so highlights stay strong without washing out the rest of the screen
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That way, dark scenes still look deep and detailed, while bright scenes are still punchy
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And colors are also a key part of the theater feeling here. Sony's tech keep things looking rich but natural so skin cones don't look weird and movies don't end up looking cartoonish
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Sony's XR processor does a great job sharpening details, improving clarity, and cleaning up streaming video in real time
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So older movies and regular HD shows still look noticeably cleaner. And Sony also throws in a nice bonus for movie fans
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You get Sony Pictures Core which gives you high quality 4K movies plus 10 credits for newer releases and 24 months of classics
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And if you game on PS5, auto HDR tone mapping and auto genre picture mode handle the picture settings automatically
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And you also get a game menu which puts all your gaming settings into one place which is super convenient
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So if movies are your main thing and you want a TV that can deliver a home feed or feel then go with the Sony Bravia 9
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Next up is the LG Evo G5 which I ranked as the most lightweight
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And OLED is famous for perfect blacks because every pixel lights itself so dark scenes don't
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look washed out. But with this TV, you also get one big improvement
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It fixes the brightness issue. This means the picture still looks strong even with daylight in the room
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And you don have to wait until nighttime to enjoy it And under the hood the Alpha 11 AI processor Gen 2 constantly adjusts the picture It boosts clarity sharpen details and improves tone automatically So everything looks more polished without you touching settings
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And it works especially well for streaming, where compression usually makes TV look soft
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Plus, LG's webOS is simple, fast, and gives you tons of free channels, plus years of software updates
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And if you gain, then this is stacked. 0.1 millisecond response time, up to 165Hz, plus G-Sync, FreeSync Premium, and VRR means gameplay stays smooth, fast, and tear-free
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And the design is also part of the appeal. LG's one-wall design sits almost flush, so it looks like a piece of art when mounted
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And when you're not watching, you can throw on artwork or photos to blend it into your room
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Just be aware that it is glossy, so reflections can still show up in some setups
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But if you're after a high-end OLED look, plus a big jump in brightness for daytime viewing
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then you can't go wrong with the LG Evo G5. Up next is the Hisense QD7 series, which I ranked as the best value
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And this one isn't just a basic 4K panel. You're getting mini LED, which means the screen is lit by tons of tiny lights behind the panel
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so brightness can be controlled more precisely. And that makes a big difference for sports
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Highlights pop brighter, shadows stay deeper, and the whole picture doesn't look flat
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And with up to 600 nits, it still looks great in everyday lighting, not only at night
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Besides that, you also get QLED color, which helps everything look richer and more accurate
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And if you're watching older or HD content, then AI 4K upscaling helps clean it up and sharpen it to look closer to 4K
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Plus, AI smooth motion keeps fast movement cleaner, so action scenes stay smoother
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For movies, it supports Dolby Vision, which improves HDR by bringing out more detail in both dark and bright scenes
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and Dolby Atmos gives sound a more spacious feel, like it spreads around you instead of firing straight at you
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And when it's time to gain, Game Mode Plus with ALLM turns on automatically to move you into gaming mode
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so controls can feel faster and more immediate. Now because it is a Fire TV, it's super easy to use
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Your app sits straight on the home screen and you can just press a mic button and ask Alexa to pull up shows
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change the volume, or just check the weather. So if you're after a feature-packed TV that still feels affordable
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then the Hisense QD7 series is a perfect choice Next we got the Amazon Fire TV 4 series which I ranked as the best for most people And once it on it boots straight into Fire TV and everything you need is right there
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Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, Live TV, all on one screen. But what makes it Amazon is Alexa
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The voice remote enhanced isn't just for searching shows. You can ask for weather, set timers, check sports scores, and control compatible soundbars too
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So the remote becomes a little command center. and it's surprisingly well connected. You've got four HDMI ports including one with e-arc
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so adding a soundbar later is easy. It even supports Bluetooth headphones which is perfect
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if you want to watch in peace or when everyone else in the house doesn't. But if you mainly care
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about convenience and just want a simple TV that does the basics well then the Amazon Fire TV 4
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series is a great choice. Finally at number one is the Samsung S95F which I ranked as the best
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overall. And what I like about this TV is that it doesn't leave you missing anything important
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You get deep OLED blacks, but you're not stuck with a dim picture. It's bright, doesn't fade in
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brighter lighting, and the glare-free screen really helps in rooms with a lot of windows
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HDR looks great here too, with pixel-level control. The contrast feels deep and cinematic
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and the picture stays crisp whether you're watching movies, streaming, or just watching
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some live sports. And a lot of that comes down to Samsung's NQ4 AI Gen 3 processor. It uses AI to
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upscale and clean whatever's playing, so the TV still looks impressive even when the content isn't
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perfect 4K. Everything gets a boost. Motion is smooth as well. Fast scenes stay sharp and easy
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to follow, and gaming feels insanely responsive with VRR and up to 4K 165Hz support. Plus Alexa
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and Bixby voice control are built in and you can activate it even when the remote isn't in hand
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And if you use smart things, you can control lights and other smart devices right from the TV
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And one more standout feature is Samsung's One Connect box, which moves all your connections
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into a separate box. It's perfect if you hate cable clutter, especially with a wall mount
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And the built-in sound is stronger than most with speakers designed to push sound wider and track
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what's happening on screen. So if you're looking for a TV that covers just about everything you
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want for a flagship, then the Samsung S95F is a great fit. And that's all for today. I hope this
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list helped you choose the perfect smart TV. And if you find something you like, don't forget to
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check the description to find links of all the smart TVs mentioned in this video. Thanks for watching
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