TCL · 2026 · Mini LED
QM8L SQD-Mini LED
65 · 75 · 85 · 98″
65-inch
$999.99
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Best TVs under $1,000
The mid-range sweet spot, ranked by calculated overall score.
This is where picture quality climbs quickly: better backlights, brighter HDR and proper gaming features start to appear. You will often find a bigger screen here than you could afford with a premium technology. Compare the exact size and price shown on each card, since a TV can sit under the budget at one size and over it at another.
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Why it is here
Calculated overall score of 8.4 out of 10: Mini LED, 3,719 nits HDR peak measured by Tom's Guide & TechRadar, $999.99 for the 65-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 65″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at TCL
- $999.99
- Exact model
- 65QM8L
6 independent measurements on record. - 02
TCL · 2026 · Mini LED
QM7L SQD-Mini LED
55 · 65 · 75 · 85 · 98″
55-inch
$699.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 7.3 out of 10: Mini LED, 2,320 nits HDR peak measured by Tom's Guide & TechRadar, $699.99 for the 55-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 55″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at TCL
- $699.99
- Exact model
- 55QM7L
6 independent measurements on record. - 03
LG · 2026 · WOLED
C6 OLED evo
42 · 48 · 55 · 65 · 77 · 83″
55-inch
$999.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 7.2 out of 10: WOLED, 1,397 nits HDR peak measured by TechRadar & Tom's Guide, $999.99 for the 55-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 55″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at LG
- $999.99
- Exact model
- OLED55C6PUA
8 independent measurements on record. - 04
Samsung · 2026 · QLED
The Frame (LS03HE)
55 · 65 · 75 · 85 · 98″
55-inch
$899.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 7.0 out of 10: QLED, $899.99 for the 55-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 55″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
- $899.99
- Exact model
- QN55LS03HEFXZA
No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs. - 05
Samsung · 2026 · WOLED
S90H OLED
42 · 48 · 55 · 65 · 77 · 83″
48-inch
$999.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 6.9 out of 10: WOLED, 1,593 nits HDR peak measured by Tom's Guide & TechRadar, $999.99 for the 48-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 48″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
- $999.99
- Exact model
- QN48S90HAEXZA
7 independent measurements on record. - 06
Hisense · 2026 · Mini LED
U6 Pro Mini LED (U6SF Pro)
55 · 65 · 75 · 85 · 100″
55-inch
$849
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 6.8 out of 10: Mini LED, 1,188 nits HDR peak measured by TechRadar & Tom's Guide, $849 for the 55-inch (list price).
- Size shown
- 55″
- List price
- $849
- Exact model
- 55U6SF PRO
7 independent measurements on record. - 07
Samsung · 2026 · WOLED
S85H OLED
48 · 55 · 65 · 77 · 83″
55-inch
$999.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 6.0 out of 10: WOLED, 773 nits HDR peak measured by Trusted Reviews & Tom's Guide, $999.99 for the 55-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 55″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
- $999.99
- Exact model
- QN55S85HAEXZA
8 independent measurements on record. - 08
TCL · 2025 · Mini LED
QM6K QD-Mini LED
55 · 65 · 75 · 85 · 98″
55-inch
$479.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 5.9 out of 10: Mini LED, 650 nits HDR peak measured by TechRadar & Tom's Guide, $479.99 for the 55-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 55″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at TCL
- $479.99
- Exact model
- 55QM6K
7 independent measurements on record. - 09
LG · 2026 · Mini LED
QNED85B Mini LED
65 · 75″
65-inch
$749.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 5.6 out of 10: Mini LED, 754 nits HDR peak measured by Digit.in, $749.99 for the 65-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 65″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at LG
- $749.99
- Exact model
- 65QNED85BUA
4 independent measurements on record. - 10
Samsung · 2026 · LED-LCD
Crystal UHD U8000H
43 · 50 · 55 · 58 · 65 · 70 · 75 · 85″
65-inch
$299.99
MOVBRTGMEWhy it is here
Calculated overall score of 4.8 out of 10: LED-LCD, $299.99 for the 65-inch on 2026-11-09.
- Size shown
- 65″
- Checked Nov 9, 2026 at Samsung
- $299.99
- Exact model
- UN65U8000HFXZA
No independent measurements on record yet, so scores lean on published specs.
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Good to know
Questions people ask
Should I choose Mini LED or OLED in this range?
Mini LED usually gives more brightness and size for the money, while OLED gives deeper black. Bright rooms favor Mini LED, dark rooms favor OLED.
Why does the same TV appear at one size only?
Each entry shows the size that fits the list. Other sizes of the same TV may cost more or less, so open the product page to see them all.
How are these ranked?
By a calculated overall score built from published specs and independent measurements. Each product page shows the inputs behind the number.