LCD TV

Liquid crystal display televisions for home viewing.

Rankings

  1. 1. Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 65"

    Premium 4K mini-LED with wide viewing angles and strong gaming features

    Samsung's QN90D Neo QLED is a high-end LCD TV built around a mini-LED backlight for excellent contrast and brightness. It combines Quantum Matrix lighting with Neo Quantum HDR, a Neural Quantum Processor, and strong gaming features (4K@120/144 Hz, VRR, ALLM) across multiple HDMI 2.1 ports. It’s known for superb off-axis performance, minimal blooming, and a feature-rich smart experience. The 65-inch size is popular for living rooms and home theaters, delivering cinematic brightness in bright rooms while maintaining strong blacks in dark scenes. It sits in Samsung's Neo QLED ecosystem alongside newer 2024–2025 models and is often cited as one of the best all-round LCDs for sports, movies, and gaming. In global markets, QN90D remains a staple mid-to-upper tier option with broad availability and reliable firmware support, though some regions see newer generations as the preferred pick for new buyers. Ideal for households that want flagship brightness, robust HDR performance, and Samsung's gaming hub while keeping costs in check compared with the top-tier OLED alternatives.

    Rated 4.6

  2. 2. Samsung QN90C Neo QLED 55"

    Premium Neo QLED with compact 55" footprint and strong gamer features

    The QN90C is Samsung's mid-generation mini-LED LCD in a compact 55" form factor that blends strong brightness, excellent local dimming, and a feature-rich smart platform. It delivers solid HDR, impressive off-axis performance, and fast gaming response thanks to its 120 Hz panel and VRR support. While not offering Dolby Vision, it supports HDR10+ and HLG, with Samsung's Neo Quantum HDR experience and a capable AI processing engine. For many buyers, the QN90C represents a sweet spot between performance and price in smaller-to-mid room layouts, with dependable motion handling, a sleek build, and Samsung's ecosystem. In 2025, it remains a popular choice for gamers and movie lovers who want premium LCD performance without stepping up to OLED or extremely large screen sizes.

    Rated 4.4

  3. 3. LG 55QNED82AUA (QNED82A) 4K LCD TV

    LG’s 55QNED82A: premium MiniLED LCD with 100% color volume

    LG's 55QNED82AUA is part of LG's 2025 QNED evo LCD lineup, leveraging MiniLED backlighting and Dynamic QNED Color with 100% color volume for vibrant, wide-gamut visuals. Powered by the α7 AI Processor Gen8 and webOS 25, it delivers solid smart TV performance with strong upscaling and AI picture enhancement. The 55-inch class balances price and performance, offering 4K resolution, true-to-life color, and gaming features supported at least by HDMI ports that align with modern gaming expectations. This model is targeted at global households that want high brightness and strong color accuracy in a more affordable premium LCD package, sitting below OLED in contrast but delivering vibrant HDR and robust everyday usability.

    Rated 4.4

  4. 4. LG 55QNED85AUA (QNED evo AI) 4K LCD TV

    Premium LG QNED evo AI 55" with enhanced color and processing

    LG's 55QNED85AUA is part of the 2025 QNED evo family, offering MiniLED backlighting, Dynamic QNED Color, and the latest Alpha 8 AI Processor Gen2 for improved image processing and gaming performance. The TV runs webOS with a refined AI-assisted experience and supports 4K at 120Hz in certain configurations. Aimed at global consumers who want premium LCD brightness and color accuracy without stepping up to OLED, the 85A variant bridges price and performance, delivering excellent HDR visuals for sports and movies, plus robust smart features and gaming readiness.

    Rated 4.6

  5. 5. TCL QM6K (QD-Mini LED, 4K, 144Hz, Google TV) 55"

    Affordable premium Mini-LED with high refresh gaming at 55"

    The TCL QM6K series introduces TCL's next-gen QD-Mini LED backlight with Halo Control technology, delivering precise local dimming and high brightness at a value-friendly price. It ships with TCL AiPQ Pro Processor and Game Accelerator support, including 144Hz native refresh and 288 Hz VRR for smooth gaming. Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, and IMAX Enhanced support back up HDR content, while Google TV provides a robust smart platform. This model targets gamers and home-theater enthusiasts who want premium gaming performance and vivid HDR without paying flagship premium prices.

    Rated 4.4

  6. 6. TCL QM8K (QD-Mini LED, 144Hz, Bang & Olufsen audio) 65"

    Flagship TCL Mini-LED with Halo Control and premium Bang & Olufsen sound

    The TCL QM8K is TCL's flagship Mini-LED TV for 2025, shipping with Halo Control, CrystGlow WHVA panel, and a ZeroBorder design. It features a high-contrast backlight system with up to 3,840 local dimming zones and HDR performance rated at HDR5000 peak in certain sizes. A native 144Hz panel supports 288 Hz VRR for gaming, and Dolby Vision IQ alongside HDR10+ are supported for dynamic HDR playback. Audio is supplied by Bang & Olufsen, delivering a premium front-facing soundstage. The QM8K runs on Google TV and aims at high-end home theaters and avid gamers who want top-tier brightness, color, and motion performance, albeit at a premium price point.

    Rated 4.6

  7. 7. TCL C8K (QM8K family) 65" Premium QD-Mini LED TV

    European flagship Mini-LED with ZeroBorder and Halo Control

    The TCL C8K is TCL's top-tier Mini-LED LCD, marketed as the European counterpart to the US QM8K. It uses the CrystGlow WHVA panel with ZeroBorder, up to 3,840 local dimming zones, and HDR up to HDR5000 brightness on large sizes. The TV supports 144Hz native refresh with 288 Hz VRR, Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+, HLG, and IMAX Enhanced. Audio by Bang & Olufsen complements its visual excellence, and Google TV provides streaming and smart-home integration. The C8K is positioned as a premium LCD that competes with high-end mini-LEDs from Samsung and LG, offering expansive brightness, fast motion processing, and extensive color control for cinephiles and gamers in Europe.

    Rated 4.5

  8. 8. Sony X90L 4K LED (65" - mid-range LCD)

    Solid mid-range LCD with strong brightness and Sony processing

    Sony's X90L is a well-regarded mid-range LCD in Sony's Bravia line, offering full-array LED with local dimming, solid brightness, and Sony's Cognitive/XR processing for good HDR and motion performance. It supports 4K120/VRR across HDMI inputs and offers excellent upscaling, Sony's Google TV interface in many markets, and strong gaming features. While it may not reach the peak brightness or blooming control of premium mini-LED sets, the X90L remains a reliable all-rounder for cinephiles and gamers who value Sony's color science, input responsiveness, and broad app ecosystem. Availability is globally broad, with regional variations in HDR formats and feature sets.

    Rated 4.4