Here are 5 of the best deals on TVs we've tested and awarded 4 stars or above

A collage of TVs arranged in front of a colorful background — (Image credit: LG / Hisense / TCL)

We review dozens of the most popular TVs every year, but only a handful are good enough to take home our coveted four- or five-star rating. Some are ultra-affordable, entry-level sets overwhelming with value, while others are high-end marvels with incredible picture quality.

In the spirit of awards season, I put together a list of some of the newest TVs to earn a four-to-five-star rating in our test lab. As it happens, all of these TVs are currently on sale, too.

Everything is covered — from affordable QLEDs to eye-popping OLEDs. They’re among the best TVs we’ve seen in recent months.

1. Hisense U65QF

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Hisense's most-affordable QLED to feature Mini-LED backlighting is the U65QF, one of the most bang-for-your-buck sets you can find on shelves right now. It's available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85- and 100-inch sizes.

Why we love it: As we noted in our Hisense U65QF review, this TV packs a brighter picture than any set in the entry-level, Mini-LED TV class. That makes it a fantastic choice for folks who watch a good amount of TV during the day or in an otherwise well-lit room. In its most-accurate picture mode, it also looks very sharp right out of the box.

If that weren't enough to earn its four-and-a-half-star rating, the U65QF also comes with more features than most TVs in its price range, too. These features include a pair of HDMI 2.1 inputs that support 4K gaming at 120Hz or 144Hz.

2. TCL QM6K

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Like the Hisense TV mentioned above, TCL's entry-level Mini-LED TV is also packed to the gills with value. It's available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85- and 98-inch screen sizes.

Why we love it: While not as bright as the U65QF, the TCL QM6K is bright enough for impactful HDR performance, be it a TV show, movie or game. If you were to spend just a bit less on a cheaper TV, you’d probably end up with one that doesn’t offer Mini-LED backlighting. This feature is the primary reason why my colleague, Malcolm McMillan, described being "blown away by the picture quality."

In addition, the QM6K supports 4K gaming at 120Hz or 144Hz across two of its HDMI inputs. It also arrives with Google TV built right in, which I much prefer over the Hisense U65QF's Fire TV software.

3. TCL QM7K

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If you want a little more oomph on a screen that's still fairly affordable, consider the TCL QM7K, a higher-end sibling to the QM6K. It's also available in 55-, 65-, 75-, 85- and 98-inch screen sizes.

Why we love it: Like the QM6K, the TCL QM7K also blends quantum dot-color with Mini-LED backlighting. However, the Mini-LEDs on the QM7K are much brighter, more bountiful and feature all-around better backlight control. It's a great choice for folks who want better performance and more features than what they'll get on the QM6K or the Hisense U65QF.

In our TCL QM7K review, we awarded this TV four stars in large part because of its implementation of Google TV and its thorough array of features for gamers. When you get right down to it, though, this TV is pricier than entry-level models because it gets at least twice as bright as many of those sets.

4. LG C5

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We've arrived at the only TV on this list to have received a perfect, five-star rating. It's a mid-range OLED TV with a ridiculous amount of value, and it's available in 42-, 48-, 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch sizes.

Why we love it: In our LG C5 review, we heaped praise onto this value-packed OLED for its sensational performance, its class-leading selection of features and its approachable price. (It's 50% off its debut price right now, too, which definitely adds to its value.)

All of the benefits of OLED technology are on display here: perfect black levels, ultra-wide viewing angles and a sharp, detail-rich picture. It's also one of the best gaming TVs money can buy. How's that for earning its five-star rating?

5. Samsung S95F

Blade Runner on a Samsung S95F OLED TV — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

The LG C5 may be the best-rated OLED TV on this list, but the Samsung S95F is easily the best-performing OLED TV on this list. You can find this incredible TV in 55-, 65-, 77- and 83-inch sizes, though the 83-inch model lacks the quantum dot-enhanced panel we marveled at in our four-and-a-half-star Samsung S95F review.

Why we love it: Like the LG C5 (and all OLED displays), the S95F is capable of perfect black levels and pixel-level contrast control. Unlike the C5, Samsung's flagship OLED delivers quantum dot-enhanced color for brighter, purer hues and higher HDR highlight brightness. The result is a deep, visually arresting picture that needs to be seen to do it any sort of justice.

We also appreciated the screen's matte finish, which does a remarkable job at blunting direct glare from nearby windows or light sources. As expected, the S95F comes with a laundry list of features and enhancements. It's just as powerful a gaming machine as the LG C5, but like all Samsung TVs, the S95F doesn't come with Dolby Vision support.

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Michael Desjardin is a Senior Editor for TVs at Tom's Guide. He's been testing and tinkering with TVs professionally for over a decade, previously for Reviewed and USA Today. Michael graduated from Emerson College where he studied media production and screenwriting. He loves cooking, zoning out to ambient music, and getting way too invested in the Red Sox. He considers himself living proof that TV doesn't necessarily rot your brain.

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