Our TV picks

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" QD-OLED is the best TV Compare Electronic tracks in the UK in June 2026. The BRAVIA 8 II pairs a QD-OLED panel with a 120 Hz refresh rate, four HDMI 2.1 ports, VRR, ALLM and Dolby Vision, so it handles films, sport and PS5 gaming without compromise. The LG OLED B3 55" is the OLED value pick: the same per-pixel black levels with a 13 ms input lag, for less money. The Hisense 75U6NQTUK Mini-LED is the big-screen pick for bright rooms, and the Hisense 50A7NQTUK QLED is the budget pick that still carries HDMI 2.1 and Dolby Vision.

TV panel types in 2026: OLED, QD-OLED, Mini-LED, QLED

The panel technology decides almost everything you can see: black level, contrast, peak brightness, viewing angle and motion. Four labels matter in 2026, and the price you pay tracks the panel far more than the brand badge.

• WOLED (OLED): Per-pixel emissive panel. Each pixel makes its own light and switches off completely for true black, which delivers effectively infinite contrast and the best dark-room picture. The trade-off is peak brightness in a sunlit room and a small long-term burn-in risk. The LG OLED B3 uses WOLED.
• QD-OLED:An OLED panel with a quantum-dot colour layer. It keeps OLED's per-pixel black levels and adds higher peak brightness and a wider colour volume, especially on saturated highlights. It is the current flagship panel. The Sony BRAVIA 8 II uses QD-OLED.
• Mini-LED:An LCD panel lit by thousands of tiny LEDs grouped into local-dimming zones. It cannot match OLED's per-pixel black, but it goes far brighter, which makes it the better choice for bright living rooms and daytime sport. The Hisense 75U6NQTUK uses Mini-LED.
• QLED: An LCD panel with a quantum-dot colour layer and standard edge or full-array backlight. It is the value workhorse: good colour and brightness, weaker contrast than Mini-LED or OLED. The Hisense 50A7NQTUK uses QLED.

What size TV should you buy

Screen size should follow seating distance, not the size of the wall. The bigger the screen at a given distance, the more immersive the picture, up to the point where you can see individual pixels or have to turn your head to follow the action. A practical rule for a 4K TV:

• 2 to 2.5 m seating:a 50" to 55" set, such as the LG OLED B3 55" or Hisense 50A7NQTUK, fills the field of view without dominating the room.
• 2.5 to 3.5 m seating:a 65" set, such as the Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65", is the mainstream sweet spot for a living room in 2026.
• 3.5 m or more:a 75" set, such as the Hisense 75U6NQTUK, earns its size. Mini-LED scales to big screens more cheaply than OLED, which is why most affordable 75"-plus TVs are Mini-LED or QLED.

1. Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" QD-OLED - best TV overall

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II is the best all-round TV Compare Electronic tracks in the UK in June 2026. The QD-OLED panel delivers per-pixel black with the extra peak brightness and colour volume that a quantum-dot layer adds, so it looks superb in a dark room for films and holds up far better than older OLEDs under daytime light. Sony's processing for upscaling and motion is the strongest reason to pay the flagship premium.

The BRAVIA 8 II measures 65 inches and runs at 120 Hz. It carries four HDMI 2.1 ports, supports VRR and ALLM, and runs Google TV with Google Assistant built in. For a PS5 or Xbox Series X owner who also watches films and sport on the same set, this is the no-compromise choice.

2. LG OLED B3 55" - best OLED value

The LG OLED B3 is the value way into an OLED panel. It uses the same WOLED technology as far pricier sets, so it delivers the per-pixel black and infinite contrast that define OLED. The B3 measures 55 inches, runs at 120 Hz, and posts a 13 ms input lag, which is genuinely competitive-gaming grade for a TV.

The B3 carries two HDMI 2.1 ports, supports VRR and ALLM, and runs LG's webOS with the Game Optimiser dashboard. The trade-offs against the flagship Sony are peak brightness (a standard WOLED panel is dimmer than QD-OLED in a bright room) and only two of its four HDMI ports run the full 2.1 bandwidth. For a dark-room film and gaming TV at a sensible price, it is the value pick.

3. Hisense 75U6NQTUK 75" Mini-LED - best big screen

The Hisense 75U6NQTUK is the big-screen pick. Mini-LED uses thousands of small LEDs with local-dimming zones, so it goes far brighter than OLED while keeping respectable contrast. That brightness is exactly what a 75-inch screen needs in a living room with windows and daytime sport on screen. It peaks at 600 nits and measures 75 inches.

The 75U6NQTUK runs at 60 Hz, carries three HDMI 2.1 ports, supports VRR, and ships Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos. It is not a gaming-first TV: the 60 Hz panel caps you at 4K 60 fps on a PS5 or Xbox Series X, where the OLED picks above run 120 Hz. For films, sport and a huge bright-room picture per pound, Mini-LED at this size is the smart buy.

4. Hisense 50A7NQTUK 50" QLED - best budget TV

The Hisense 50A7NQTUK is the most TV per pound in the catalogue. It is a 50-inch 4K QLED, so the quantum-dot colour layer gives it richer, more accurate colour than a plain LED set at the same price. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and Dolby Atmos, a full HDR and audio feature set that budget TVs usually drop.

Unusually for the price, the 50A7NQTUK carries three HDMI 2.1 ports and supports VRR, so a PS5 or Xbox Series X gets variable refresh rate even on a budget panel. The honest trade-off is the 60 Hz refresh and QLED contrast: black levels are grey next to OLED, and there is no high-refresh gaming. As a second-room TV or a first 4K set on a tight budget, it is hard to beat.

Best TV UK 2026 spec sheet

How to choose a TV in 2026

Match the panel to the room, not the brand

A dark room or a dedicated film setup rewards OLED or QD-OLED: per-pixel black is the single biggest upgrade to picture quality. A bright living room with windows rewards Mini-LED: its higher peak brightness beats glare that would wash out an OLED. QLED is the value compromise when budget leads the decision.

Gaming buyers should read three numbers

For a PS5 or Xbox Series X, the numbers that matter are refresh rate (120 Hz unlocks 4K 120 fps), HDMI 2.1 port count (each one carries a 4K 120 Hz source) and VRR plus ALLM support. The Sony BRAVIA 8 II and LG OLED B3 hit all three. The Hisense Mini-LED and QLED picks run 60 Hz, so they cap at 4K 60 fps. For a deeper gaming-first ranking, see Best TV for PS5 and Xbox Series X.

Know which HDR format your content uses

Dolby Vision and HDR10+ are dynamic HDR formats that adjust brightness scene by scene. Most films and series carry one or the other, and a TV that supports both never drops to basic HDR10. Sony backs Dolby Vision; Samsung backs HDR10+; Hisense and Panasonic often support both. Check the format your streaming services use before you spend on a premium panel.

OLED vs QLED is the decision most buyers actually face

The contrast-versus-brightness trade-off between OLED and QLED decides most mid-range TV purchases. We break it down with real hardware in OLED vs QLED explained, and the value end of the market in Best budget TV UK 2026.

Verdict

The Sony BRAVIA 8 II 65" QD-OLED is the best TV Compare Electronic tracks in the UK in June 2026: per-pixel black, high peak brightness, 120 Hz, four HDMI 2.1 ports and the strongest processing in the catalogue. The LG OLED B3 55" is the OLED value pick with a 13 ms input lag. The Hisense 75U6NQTUK is the big-screen Mini-LED pick for bright rooms, and the Hisense 50A7NQTUK QLED is the budget pick that still carries HDMI 2.1 and Dolby Vision. Pair any of them with a soundbar from our soundbar comparison.