The four best TVs of 2026: a buyer's guide to picture quality, performance, and value

Telling one large, black rectangle from another isn't always easy when looking for your next TV.

But at the core of it all, the basics remain the same: picture quality (brightness, colour, contrast), compatibility (formats and inputs) and performance (gaming, processing).

It used to be that OLED was considered the premium option, while LCD cost less, but new technologies (micro-LED, RGB backlit) have brought them much closer in price and capabilities.

Competition is extremely high in the premium mid-range, and that's where you'll find the best value.