I've been testing TVs for a decade — here are my 5 most anticipated TVs for 2026

A wall-mounted LG B6 OLED TV displaying a rainbow-colored landscape in a modern living room lit by sunlight — (Image credit: LG)

Spring has sprung, and many of the most popular TV brands are rolling out their newest models for 2026. If you have "upgrade to a new TV" on your to-do list this year, you'll have a ton of options at your fingertips.

Many of the most-exciting sets are built around cutting-edge technology, like RGB Mini-LED backlighting and new, upgraded OLED displays. Others aim to fill the sweet spot between performance and value.

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1. LG B6

The B6 is the follow-up to one of our top-value OLEDs of 2025, the LG B5. Last year, the B5 was one of my most-recommended TVs, as it combined the benefits I've come to expect from LG OLED TVs with a reasonable price tag. In fact, the 48-inch B5 is still one of the best TV deals around.

I've already had some hands-on time with the all-new B6 at LG headquarters, and even though I haven't formally tested the TV, it looks like a significant step up from its predecessor. This — combined with its lower price — will likely make the B6 one of the most popular choices for OLED shoppers on a budget.

On LG's website, the B6 is only listed in 48-, 55- and 65-inch size options. However, I fully expect 77- and 83-inch versions of the B6 to arrive in sometime in the coming months, perhaps with additional upgrades that won't be found on the 48- to 65-inch versions. In addition, I expect the series to follow the B5's price trajectory in 2025, which would make the B6 one of the better OLED-related deals this holiday shopping season.

2. Samsung R95H

The Samsung RGB Micro TV on a grey background. — (Image credit: Samsung)

2026 marks the expansion of Samsung Micro RGB TVs, including the release of the flagship-level R95H. This new LED-based display technology trades traditional white Mini-LEDs for red-, green- and blue-colored LEDs. The result is bright, punchy colors unlike any I've seen on traditional Mini-LED TVs.

Unsurprisingly, Samsung has stuffed the R95H full of bells and whistles. When the dust settles, I expect it to be one of the best gaming TVs of the year, in addition to being one of the top picks for home theater enthusiasts.

I don't expect the Samsung R95H to come cheap, but folks who are looking to splash out on this exciting new TV technology ought to have Samsung's flagship at (or near) the top of their list of options. Having spent a ton of time with the R95H already, I can confirm that it's a stunning-looking set, and that Samsung's Micro RGB technology has a ton of potential.

3. LG G6

The LG G6 hanging on the wall. — (Image credit: LG)

LG's top OLED of 2026, the G6, is a follow-up to one of the best OLED TVs I've ever seen in the LG G5. It's equipped with the newest version of LG Display's RGB Tandem OLED panel, and based on what I saw at LG headquarters recently, the upgraded display is ready to put all other TVs on notice this year.

During a live demonstration at LG, engineers from the brand showcased the G6's brighter, punchier presentation. It's brighter than the G5 during HDR content, and to my eye, its colors look more voluminous, too.

But the biggest improvement involves color banding, those smudgy, hard-to-ignore bands where a display struggles to blend soft, subtle transitions in color or brightness. LG has cleaned up the G Series' occasional color banding quite significantly year over year, and compared to rival OLEDs, seems to do a better job at limiting color banding across the board.

While G Series OLED TVs are typically among the priciest LG OLEDs, I expect the G6 to see some deep discounts come Black Friday and Cyber Monday, just as it has in years' past. It'll cost a pretty penny over the next few months (the 55-inch starts at $2,499), but if you're able to hold off for discounts, you just might be rewarded with one of the best OLED TVs to date.

4. Hisense UR8

The Hisense UR8 RGB Mini-LED TV displaying colorful, abstract imagery in a modern, monochromatic living space. — (Image credit: Hisense)

For RGB Mini-LED technology to thrive, TVs like the UR8 are critical to the ecosystem.

The UR8 is one of two Hisense TVs to feature the brand's all-new RGB Mini-LED backlighting, which will compete directly with Samsung's Micro RGB TVs in 2026. However, the UR8 is not Hisense's top RGB Mini-LED model this year — that honor goes to the step-up Hisense UR9.

What intrigues me about the UR8 is its potential value. While the UR9 and the Samsung R95H will duke it out for the flagship-level title, the UR8 could quietly be the better choice for people who are intrigued by RGB Mini-LED TVs but who'd rather not shell out for a top-shelf TV.

There's still plenty we don't know about the UR8, but Hisense says that it will be available in sizes ranging from 55 to 100 inches, including the ever-popular 65-inch screen size. It's almost a guarantee that the higher-end UR9 will deliver better performance overall, but the UR8's lower price point is why I'm more excited for it.

For RGB Mini-LED technology to thrive, TVs like the UR8 are critical to the ecosystem. I hope it's the beginning of a long line of more-affordable TVs to feature this intriguing new display type.

5. Samsung S95H

A wall-mounted Samsung S95H OLED TV displaying abstract, purple-colored imagery in a modern living room illuminated by sunlight — (Image credit: Samsung)

The Samsung S95H is the successor to the Samsung S95F, one of the best OLED TVs we tested in 2025 (and one of the best OLEDs I've ever seen, period). Like its predecessor, the S95H is built around quantum dot-OLED technology, which allows for brighter, purer color than what we usually see on garden-variety WOLED panels.

I recently spent several hours with the S95H and could hardly pry myself away from it. While I wasn't able to properly test it, I can confirm that it's brighter than last-year's S95F, particularly when it comes to HDR highlights, like the pop and crackle of a light saber.

When I spent some time with the Samsung S95H, it was wall-mounted to emphasize its newest design flourish: a brushed-metal frame that surrounds the screen. The display itself sits above the frame, which helped the picture pop in a well-lit setting.

The Samsung S95H OLED TV in a wall-mounted position displaying a scene from "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" — (Image credit: Tom's Guide)

The S95H is the third Samsung flagship OLED in a row to feature the brand's glare-free screen. Its matte-style finish squashes direct glare better than most glossy-style displays, but it won't be everybody's cup of tea.

Rounding out the S95H's impressive spec sheet is a laundry list of extra features for streaming, gaming and more. When all's said and done, the S95H will likely be one of the best TVs of the year, but don't expect to get a good deal on it right away; it starts at $2,499 for a 55-inch model.

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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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