TVs for 2022: Our top ten smart TVs

Are you ready to invest in one of the best televisions? These smart TVs will provide the picture quality of your dreams.

TVs for 2022 represent the absolute pinnacle of what smart TV technology is capable of. They have detailed screens, colorful HDR, and robust feature sets, including support for HDMI 2.1 and VRR in many cases for the latest game consoles and PCs.

With the latest smart TVs from LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, and Vizio arriving (gently) on our reviewers’ doorsteps in recent months, we’ve been diving into groundbreaking new OLED TVs, mini-LED TVs, and even the new QD-OLED technology. However, because a large number of sets from 2021 are still available, we have included older models in our buying guide. They are heavily discounted, sometimes by up to 40% or 50%, making them excellent buys today.

TVs for 2022: the list

The LG C2 OLED reclaims the top spot on our list of the best TVs in 2022 after falling a few spots in 2021. This is due to a number of enhancements LG made to this year’s model over the LG C1 OLED.

The new Alpha a9 Gen 5 processor, which designs to offer better object enhancement and dynamic tone mapping than its predecessor, is one of the improvements for 2022. You also get ‘virtual surround sound,’ with the TV upscaling stereo content into the 7.1.2-channel sound. While the claims of virtual surround sound did not convince us, the audio performance is adequate for a flatscreen TV.

In addition to these enhancements, the C2 OLED retains the C1 OLED’s four separate HDMI 2.1 ports, making it the ideal companion for the PS5, Xbox Series X, and Xbox Series S.

The LG C2 isn’t without flaws. When comparing to the new QD-OLED models, off-axis color saturation does diminish slightly when moving to the left or right of the screen, and LG does not support either the IMAX Enhanced or HDR10+ formats.

We were surprised to learn that the TCL 6-Series 2020 QLED (R635) would use Mini LED. That’s because, just a year ago, the same technology was introduced in the high-end 8-Series, which cost hundreds of dollars more than the ultra-affordable 6-Series.

Due to its limited brightness and poor motion handling, it isn’t the end-all, be-all LED-LCD we hoped for, but it is an exceptional value that we’d recommend to nearly everyone.

Last year’s Vizio OLED TV 2020 – officially known as the H1 – is a less expensive alternative to the more premium screens produced by LG and Sony in recent years. For those on a tight budget, the Vizio OLED has most of the same key features and offers largely comparable performance to other OLEDs for hundreds of dollars less.

Of course, as an OLED screen, the Vizio OLED has some significant advantages (as well as a few flaws) that are worth mentioning right away. In the former category, we have exceptional black levels and extremely thin chassis, with the additional benefits of OLED being exceptional contrast and wider viewing angles, which most people appreciate.

Some may consider 8K to be excessive, but there’s no doubt in our minds that the Samsung QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV is on another level of performance. Samsung’s QN900B Neo QLED 8K TV with Mini LED offers stunning picture quality, exceptional color and brightness, fantastic sound, and outstanding blacks – all in an unrivaled design package.

For the uninitiated, Samsung’s ‘Quantum’ Mini LEDs are 1/40th the thickness of a regular LED, which means thousands of smaller LEDs can pack together much more tightly, allowing for far more accurate dimming zones and black levels that are practically indistinguishable from an OLED.

If price isn’t an issue for you and you simply want the best TV you can buy at any price point, then the LG G2 OLED is for you. The OLED65G2 uses its extra brightness to make nearly every frame of any source you can think of look even better than it did on any previous LG OLED.

Despite having the same ‘Gallery’ design name as its GX and G1 predecessors, the G2 OLED looks completely different: The dark frame and chamfered edges are replaced by a clever two-layer effect in which a thin black rear’slab’ sits proud of and slightly narrower than a chunkier front tier housing the screen, which is encased in a very appealing and opulent-looking silver.

There’s little doubt in our minds that the new Sony X90J is one of the best televisions available for gamers.

It has excellent image quality, thanks in part to the new Cognitive XR processor that roll out to Sony’s top TVs for 2022 sets, which allows for excellent upscaling and contrast control. The X90J also includes the new Google TV smart platform, which allows for simple setup and broad app support, as well as the advantages of Google Cast from Android devices. Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos audio are also included.

The Sony A90J OLED TV manages to be a compelling TV option for serious home cinema fans by combining Sony’s premium OLED picture performance with a powerful and direct sound system.

It includes Sony’s top-tier Cognitive Processor XR, Pixel Contrast Booster (for more intense image highlights), and an OLED version of the X-Motion Clarity feature, which Sony first develop for its FALD LCD smart TVs.

The Samsung QN90A was one of the first 4K screens to use the company’s hyped-up Neo QLED panels, which have more light-emitting diodes per square inch than previous generations. As a result, the TV is brighter than before, if that’s even possible with Samsung, and it can display a richly satisfying range of colors.

All Neo QLED TVs feature the higher-end Neo Quantum Processor 4K, which analyzes images using a neural network for better HD upscaling and Motion Xcelerator Turbo+ for better motion handling – all of which have paid off for Samsung’s flagship screen.

The Hisense H8G Quantum Series is an excellent choice for those who want to spend little money but get a lot out of their smart TV.

At $700 for the 65-inch Hisense H8G after a massive price drop from its original RRP, it’s excellent value. The apps are easy to find and use, Google Assistant support is well-implement, and the technical specs rival much more expensive models, so you’re not stuck with a subpar set. Motion is also brilliantly smooth, with excellent performance in HD and 4K video despite a decrease in brightness when compared to competing QLED models.

10. TVs for 2022: Samsung The Frame (2021)

As televisions become larger, it is becoming increasingly important that they blend into their surroundings. For several years, Samsung has led the charge with its The Frame TV sets, but the 2021 edition finally sees the range measuring up to the best that Samsung has to offer.

The Frame TVs for 2022 are functionally as good to watch as it is fashionable to have around your home, displaying works of art in standby mode and with a customizable frame that makes it ideal for wall hanging.

How to Select the Best Television for You

Which TVs for 2022 technology is the most advanced? Which is the best LCD television? What is the best screen size for your living room? What is the distinction between LCD and LED televisions?

The solutions aren’t always obvious. Even for the most tech-savvy, purchasing a new television can be stressful because there are so many brands, features, screen sizes, colors, technologies, and flavors to choose from.

FAQ

Which is superior, LG or Samsung?

Samsung and LG are well-known for producing high-quality smart televisions. As a result, there is no clear winner in terms of which is superior. That being said, there are some significant differences between the two that may favor one brand over the other depending on what you are looking for in television.

Which TV brand is the most dependable?

Sony, Samsung, and LG are at the top of the list in terms of average Overall Score and average price. Given their high average ratings, sets from any of these TV manufacturers may be worth considering.

What kind of television has the best picture?

You can purchase an LED or an OLED television. In some ways, the current option is similar to the old LCD vs. plasma TV debate. In general, an LED TV provides better value and a wider range of screen sizes, whereas an OLED TV is more expensive but widely regarded as having the best picture quality.

Which smart TV should I buy?

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What kind of television has the best picture?

You can purchase an LED or an OLED television. In some ways, the current option is similar to the old LCD vs. plasma TV debate. In general, an LED TV provides better value and a wider range of screen sizes, whereas an OLED TV is more expensive but widely regarded as having the best picture quality.

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