Best TVs of 2026

Four HDMI ports on a 50-inch TV is the kind of detail that stops mattering only after you have lived with a two-port set. We like having room for a soundbar, a game console, and a streaming box without unplugging something else. Add Roku's home screen and setup is about as close to plug-in-and-watch as this group gets; the remote is simple, and Bluetooth headphone mode is a genuinely useful late-night feature for a bedroom or apartment.

The QLED panel is the real value story. Colors are richer than the standard LED sets here, and HDR10, HDR10+, and HLG support cover the main formats you will run into. We think this is the best value in the roundup: it costs less than the Samsung 55 and still feels like a modern TV rather than a compromise. The 60Hz refresh rate is the line in the sand—fine for streaming and casual sports, less ideal if you want the smoothest motion for games. Brightness is modest at 250 nits, so a room with direct sun will wash out more than it does on the Samsung.

Sound is better than expected from a 50-inch set, with 20 watts of Dolby Audio; we still want a soundbar for movies, but dialogue is clear. At 16.8 pounds, it is easy for one person to lift onto a stand, and the 200 x 100 mm VESA pattern is compact enough for a smaller wall mount. The only reason to step up is a brighter room or a desire for smoother gaming motion.

A 65-inch Neo QLED with a 1200-nit peak brightness is a lot of TV, and the QN70H uses it well. The first thing we noticed in a bright room was how little the picture had to fight the light; highlights held up and dark scenes stayed readable instead of turning into a gray wash. Quantum Dot color gives skin tones and sports uniforms a clean, saturated look, and HDR10+ support covers the main HDR format. The 120Hz panel is the other reason this set earns its keep: sports and console games have the smoothness the 60Hz sets here lack.

At 65 inches, the set is a two-person lift—47 pounds before the stand—and the 400 x 300 mm mount pattern means you need a mount rated for the size. We appreciate the 20-watt Dolby Atmos speakers, which are a step above the basic stereo on the smaller sets, though a soundbar still makes sense for movie nights. The three HDMI ports are the weak spot: a soundbar, a console, and a streaming device can use them all, so an HDMI switch may be in your future.

This is the premium pick for a large room, and it earns the money with brightness and color rather than size alone. The Roku 50 is the better value for everyday streaming; the QN70H is for the buyer who wants a big, bright picture and will pay for it. It is not the default for a first TV unless the room is large and the budget is real.

A 32-inch TV has one job in most homes: make a small room feel intentional rather than like a leftover set. The Roku Select does that better than the cheapest 32-inch options because it steps up to 1080p instead of 720p. Text on a news ticker and captions in a streaming show look cleaner, and the 60Hz panel is perfectly matched to the kind of watching a bedroom or kitchen asks for.

Setup is the other reason this one earns a spot. The legs attach with a few screws, the Roku home screen walks you through Wi-Fi and apps, and the 7.7-pound weight makes it easy to move from a dresser to a wall mount. We also like the Bluetooth headphone mode for late-night viewing; it is a small feature that makes a second TV more useful. The 14-watt Dolby Audio speakers are clear for dialogue but thin for music, which is about what we expect at this size.

We think this is the small TV to buy if you want a real 1080p picture and the least fuss. The Hisense 32 is cheaper, but it drops to 720p, and that difference is visible on a 32-inch screen when you sit close. The Roku's three HDMI ports are enough for a streaming stick, a console, and a cable box. It is not a main-room TV—the picture does not have the brightness or contrast for that—but as a bedroom or kitchen set, it is the one we reach for.

The QD4SR is the cheapest way into a 32-inch Roku TV here, and it does not feel like a disposable set. The Hi-QLED panel gives it more color than the price suggests, and Roku OS is the same friendly interface you get on the more expensive Roku models. For a guest room, kitchen, or kids' room, that combination is easy to justify.

We think it is a smart buy only if 720p is acceptable. On a 32-inch screen, the lower resolution is not as painful as it would be on a 50-inch set, but it is still the first thing we noticed next to the 1080p Roku. Text and fine details are softer, and the 60Hz panel has no motion processing to smooth sports. The 12-watt Dolby Audio speakers are fine for dialogue and weak for movies, so a small soundbar is a worthwhile add.

The three HDMI ports and 7.5-pound weight make it easy to place, and the 100 x 100 mm VESA pattern gives you more wall-mount options than the larger sets. If you want the lowest-cost second TV and do not need 1080p, this is the one. If you do, the Roku 32 is the better spend.