TV tốt nhất năm 2021: TV hàng đầu của LG, Samsung, TCL, Vizio và hơn thế nữa

The Vizio OLED TV is the most affordable OLED TV on the market, and the first to offer a less-premium alternative to offerings from LG and Sony to shoppers in the United States. Selling for hundreds of dollars less than the competition, the Vizio OLED packs plenty of smart features alongside the 4K OLED display, and delivers the sort of premium picture quality that normally costs much more.

Vizio’s SmartCast smart TV platform has also expanded its app selection significantly, and all of the major apps you might want–from Netflix to Disney+–are available right on the TV. The few that aren’t offered on the home screen (HBO Max is the most glaring omission) can still be enjoyed through the TV’s built-in Google Cast and AirPlay 2 support. Combine all of this with an improved remote control design and great sound with better-than-average bass, and you’ve got one of the best TV values of the year, and the easy pick for affordable OLED TVs.

Read our full Vizio OLED TV review. 

The Samsung Q80T TV combines quantum-dot enhanced picture, clever smart features, a powerful Quantum processor and impressive Object Tracking Sound to create one of the most formidable Samsung QLED sets yet. We were especially impressed with the set’s excellent color quality and HDR performance, though you will have to accept that Samsung TVs don’t offer Dolby Vision support. Another great feature? In addition to Samsung’s Bixby voice assistant, you can set up the TV with Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant, with or without a smart speaker.

And while it’s not Samsung’s most premium 4K smart TV, it’s really, really close. The only real differences between the Q80T and the more expensive Samsung Q90T QLED TV is that the Q80T has it’s ports on the TV, instead of a separate box – well, that and a couple hundred dollars in the purchase price.

Read our full Samsung Q80t QLED TV review.

The TCL 5 Series Roku TV does what TCL does best, delivering a surprisingly great mix of features and performance at an excellent affordable price. With even the largest model selling for less than $1000, you get the superb color and brightness of QLED, as well as Roku’s user-friendly smart TV interface, which puts thousands of apps right at your fingertips.

In addition to the excellent color accuracy and full color gamut offered by the QLED display, it offers top-of-the-line HDR support, with Dolby Vision in addition to basic HDR10 and HLG formats. With input lag clocking in at 13.1 milliseconds, it’s also one of the best affordable gaming TVs you can buy. And it’s roughly half the price of Samsung’s equivalent QLED TV, making it one of the best values in smart TVs.

Read our full TCL 5-Series Roku TV (S535) review. 

The Vizio P-Series Quantum (P65Q9-H1) is a great mid-range TV that’s priced just a bit too high to make the list of our favorite value TVs, but it stands out as a great value thanks to premium picture quality and features like HDMI 2.1 connectivity, support for both Dolby Vision and HDR10+, and a quantum-dot display that rivals premium competitors like Samsung and stands out from cheaper QLED competitors. With solid color performance and sharpness, not to mention excellent HDR performance, it’s a great 4K TV in most respects.

Unfortunately, it is held back a bit by Vizio’s SmartCast software, which has a limited app selection, poor app discovery and relies heavily on a built-in Google Chromecast to fill any gaps in the app selection. ANd if you’re looking for voice interaction, the Vizio doesn’t have it, though you can pair an Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant smart speaker to add that functionality.

Read our full Vizio P-Series Quantum (P65Q9-H1) review. 

With one of the best prices available for OLED, the entry-level LG BX OLED is a smart TV for anyone that wants the undeniable picture quality of an OLED TV without the premium price tags that accompany top-ranked models. With LG’s webOS software and a whole lot of smart functionality, the LG BX OLED is one of the best 4K smart TV values on the market today. It’s not the cheapest OLED on the market, but it’s the most affordable option that gives you almost everything we love about LG’s smart TVs.

With a price tag of roughly $1,400, the LG BX OLED is a smart 4K TV that supports all the latest high dynamic range standards (Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG for streaming and broadcasts) and boasts convenient features, such as support for Amazon and Google’s voice assistants. You won’t get the same level of video processing seen on the more expensive LG CX OLED, but you’ll still enjoy speedy response times for gaming, HDMI 2.1 connectivity and pretty solid performance overall.

Read our full LG BX OLED review.

The bargain priced Insignia 4K Fire TV Edition (2020 model) is a smart TV for people who want the convenience of Alexa and streaming services in a single package. With 4K resolution, HDR support with Dolby Vision and a huge library of apps and content, the real selling point of the Insignia Fire TV isn’t any one feature, but the total package of smart capabilities that are offered in this ultra-affordable TV.

While it’s true that you get what you pay for – the performance isn’t top-of-the-line, the gaming support is middling and the Fire TV platform is a little too Amazon-centric for our liking – it’s still a great option for casual viewers, and it’s priced to sell like crazy. And that’s before the steep discounts offered for every big sales event.

Read our full Insignia 4K Ultra HD Fire TV Edition NS-55DF710NA21 review.  

The Hisense H9G Quantum Android TV is our favorite Hisense TV, and one of the best Android TVs on the market. With a quantum-dot-enhanced display and built-in Chromecast and Google Assistant, it’s a full-featured smart TV that sells for under $1,000 without sacrificing quality. With support for Dolby Vision HDR, Dolby Atmos sound and offering built-in voice control with room-listening microphones, the Hisense H9G offers a surprising number of premium features for a reasonably priced 4K smart TV.

In our review, we noted the sets excellent color quality and accuracy, as well as it’s brightness, which really came through in HDR playback, offering great highlights and deep shadows. Our only complaint was somewhat narrow viewing angles, but it’s a minor issue, and the H9G Quantum easily takes its place as our favorite Hisense TV.

Read our full Hisense H9G Quantum (55H9G) review.

The average TV isn’t made to handle rain, snow, dust or heat. But the SunBriteTV Pro 2 outdoor TV is built for those conditions, with a rugged design that can withstand the elements. Whether it’s in a cold garage or out on an open porch, the weather-sealed chassis fends off precipitation, dirt and bugs, and even has a sealed compartment for HDMI hookups. The screen is made to be viewed in full sunlight conditions where even other outdoor sets would falter.

With basic HDR capability and strong overall performance, the SunBrite is a great TV for any outdoor setting. And with optional weatherproof soundbar or speakers you can enjoy sound that’s just as tough. If you want a great set for your yard, this is the best TV to get for outdoor viewing.

Read our full SunBriteTV Pro 2 outdoor TV review.

If you’re ready to make the jump to 8K, there’s no beating the LG Signature Z9 88-inch 8K OLED TV (OLED88Z9). We personally tested the 88-inch OLED behemoth late last year, and the quality of this enormous 8K TV is undeniable. The resolution is obviously a full order of magnitude beyond anything the best 4K sets can produce, but thanks to the OLED panel, it also offers near perfection in pixel-level brightness and contrast. The entire 88-inch TV sits on an included floor stand, which also hides the speakers that produce the Z9’s top notch audio. The whole thing is an impressive feat of sights and sounds, and the best 8K set we’ve gotten to test so far.

The LG Z9 also has  one of the best versions of LG’s webOS we’ve seen, from the polished interface to the premium construction of the remote control. But it also comes with all of the caveats around 8K TV, such as the lack of 8K content, the enormous expense of the set and the slippery issues of 8K formats and codecs that are still being finalized. But if you’re ready to take on the problems that come with embracing bleeding edge technology, there’s only one 8K TV we recommend, and that’s the  LG Signature Z9 88-inch 8K OLED TV (OLED88Z9).

Read our full LG Signature Z9 88-inch 8K OLED TV (OLED88Z9) review. 

How to choose the best TV for you

If you’re trying to find  the right TV for you, there are several factors to consider, from the basics of screen size and resolution, to the specific smart features and ports offered on a given model. We recommend most homes opt for a 55-or 65-inch TV with 4K resolution. We’re also big fans of smart TVs, which let you stream all of your favorite shows and use dozens of apps without a second device.

We have extensive shopping advice, like our TV buying guide and figuring out what size TV you should buy. And if you still have questions about smart TV features and capabilities, check out Smart TVs: Everything you need to know.

Some of the TVs are among the best Alexa compatible devices and best Google Home compatible devices you can own, so pay attention to which smart home platform the sets offer before choosing.

Our TV reviews also look at how well each TV performs in key areas, like picture quality and sound, so don’t forget to look up the model you’re interested in to see our TV reviews.

You can find smaller 4K TVs that sell for less than $500, which will spare you some cash for some of the best soundbars or best streaming devices to go with your set. However, you’ll want to pay more for features like HDR support and a decent number of HDMI ports.

Generally speaking, you’ll pay around $500 for a lower-price, 55-inch, 4K TV and at least $900 for a 65-inch model. Premium 4K TVs can sell for thousands of dollars, but we find that the sweet spot for superior performance and value is right around the $2,000 mark.

8K TVs, on the other hand, run from pricey to mortgage-your-house levels of expense, with new smaller models selling for as little as $3,000, but running up to the tens of thousands. Case in point: The LG Signature Z9 88-inch 8K OLED TV (OLED88Z9) sells for $29,999.

Get a glimpse of the new TVs coming this year in our roundups of the latest models from every major brand.

Check out the best TVs by size:

Best 43-inch TVs | Best 55-inch TVs | Best 65-inch TVs | Best 70-inch TVs | Best 85-inch TVs

How we test TVs

Evaluating TVs is about more than just kicking back to watch a movie. We lab test every TV, measuring color gamut, color accuracy and brightness to objectively see which sets are the best for these key indicators. We also test for lag time – a key detail for gaming – measuring to the millisecond how long it takes for content to travel from the original source to the screen. We use these results to make numbers-based comparisons about color and display quality.

We also spend time with each set for real-world evaluation and see how our lab results translate into more subjective performance. We also compare sets side by side and view samples from the latest movies, specialized test patterns that highlight strengths and weaknesses of each display, and a range of content across several sources. With that information, we can tell you which TVs look best, sound best and offer the best viewing experience.

Finally, we evaluate the smart TV functions and apps for each TV, looking at everything from the remote control design to the voice interaction