Best QLED TVs in 2026

The QN80H is Samsung's mainstream Neo QLED for 2026, and at 85 inches it is the biggest screen in this comparison. Samsung describes a Quantum Mini LED backlight combined with quantum dot colour, which is the usual recipe for a bright, saturated picture that still looks good in a daytime living room. The NQ4 AI Gen2 processor handles upscaling for the many sources that are not true 4K.

For gamers the specification is generous. Samsung lists 4K at 144 Hz on all four HDMI ports, along with variable refresh rate, Auto Game Mode, FreeSync Premium Pro and its Game Bar overlay. The page does not state the HDMI version, so we do not give one. Samsung does not list Dolby Vision, only HDR10+, which matters if you watch a lot of streaming content mastered in Dolby Vision.

Sound comes from two-channel speakers rated at 30 W RMS with Dolby Atmos processing. That is fine for casual viewing but a screen this size deserves a soundbar. It weighs about 33 kg with the stand and uses a 600 x 400 mm wall mount pattern, so check your wall and furniture before ordering. Samsung also promises seven years of operating system upgrades, which is a useful long-term reassurance.

The Q7F is the way into Samsung's QLED range. It uses a quantum dot QLED panel at 4K and the Q4 AI Processor, which Samsung relies on for upscaling and its Quantum HDR processing. HDR support is HDR10+ rather than Dolby Vision, a common trade-off at this level.

The listing we checked gives a 50 Hz refresh rate, three HDMI inputs and Auto Game Mode (ALLM), but no variable refresh rate. That makes it a sensible choice for broadcast, streaming and films, and a poorer one for a PlayStation 5 or Xbox Series X where 120 Hz is the draw. If gaming matters, look at the other sets on this page.

Sound is two-channel at 20 W RMS with Object Tracking Sound Lite, and Q-Symphony lets the TV speakers work with a compatible Samsung soundbar. HDMI eARC is present for connecting that soundbar. At about 17 kg with the stand and a 400 x 300 mm wall mount pattern, it is easy to hang. The Tizen platform brings the major streaming apps, and Samsung's own free channels, in a layout many people find easy to use.

The S7S is Hisense's value QLED, and on paper it offers more than its entry-level tier suggests. The UK listing gives a native 144 Hz panel, four HDMI 2.1 ports and AMD FreeSync Premium, so it suits a games console or PC as well as general viewing. Auto Low Latency Mode is not named in the spec table we saw, but most modern consoles will still switch to their game mode.

HDR coverage is broad: Dolby Vision, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG, which is better than the Samsung sets here can offer. The screen has a Hi-Matte anti-glare finish, helpful in a bright room. Hisense uses the Hi-QLED name for its colour technology, and the page simply says QLED, so we do not claim more than that.

The weak area is sound. The speaker output is 10 W RMS in a 2.0.2 arrangement with Dolby MS12 decoding, so a soundbar is a worthwhile upgrade. The platform is VIDAA, which covers the main streaming services and supports AirPlay 2 and Alexa, though its app library is smaller than Google TV or Tizen. At around 23 kg with the stand it is heavier than some rivals, and the stand is wide at 1469 mm, so measure your unit.

TCL's C7L pairs SQD-Mini LED, its name for a quantum dot Mini LED backlight, with an aggressive size-for-the-money approach. In 85 inches it is one of the largest screens you can buy from a mainstream brand without moving into premium territory. TCL says peak brightness reaches the HDR 3000 nits level on its 65-inch and larger sizes, so this size benefits from that.

HDR support includes Dolby Vision and Dolby Vision IQ, and the picture is processed by the TSR AiPQ engine. For gaming, TCL lists a 144 Hz native signal path, plus a 288 Hz VRR Game Accelerator on HDMI 1 and 2, with FreeSync Premium Pro and variable refresh rate. A retailer database lists ALLM and four HDMI inputs, but does not say which are HDMI 2.1.

Sound is tuned by Bang & Olufsen, with a built-in subwoofer and Dolby Atmos and DTS:X decoding. The operating system is Google TV with Gemini, which brings a large app library and voice search. At around 37 kg with the stand and a 600 x 400 mm wall mount pattern, it needs a strong wall and two people to lift. TCL's pages disagree on the dimming zone count at this size, so we leave it out.

LG's QNED82 is the company's entry-level quantum-dot-style LCD, a step below its Mini LED QNED models. The page lists a 4K QNED panel with an edge backlight and local dimming, which means contrast and black levels are good for the price but cannot match a direct-lit Mini LED or an OLED. The alpha 7 AI Processor 4K Gen8 takes care of upscaling and picture tuning.

The feature that sets it apart from some budget rivals is the software. webOS 25 is quick, offers a simple home screen and a large app catalogue, and LG supports its sets with updates. The page lists HDR10 and HLG; Dolby Vision is not shown, so we do not claim it.

Gaming support is basic. The panel is 60 Hz native, with ALLM and VRR up to 60 Hz, so it works nicely for casual console play but will not give you 4K at 120 Hz. Three HDMI inputs are fitted, with eARC on HDMI 2 for a soundbar. The built-in 20 W two-channel speakers use a virtual 9.1.2 up-mix, a software effect rather than real height speakers. At about 23 kg with the stand and a 300 x 200 mm mount pattern, it is a moderate and easily handled size.