When LED TVs hit shelves over 10 years ago, consumers were beyond elated. Never before had we seen such arresting levels of brightness on our TVs, making everything from regular cable channels to Blu-ray discs look and feel all the more vibrant. But like all things AV-related, the introduction of LED lighting was only the beginning. Nowadays, one of the two biggest draws when it comes to TVs is the almighty"QLED" moniker .
Who it's for: Those of us that cannot part ways with the arresting brightness of a QLED screen, but want to dip our toes into OLED waters, too.Samsung has been the undisputed champion of QLED technology for several years now, and if you're looking for one of the best QLEDs that money can buy, look no further than the amazing QN90B.
In terms of sound, thanks to HDMI eARC, Dolby Atmos enthusiasts will be able to use the QN90B as a gateway to one of the most immersive surround sound codecs available. And if you're not using an AV receiver or soundbar to experience your audio, the QN90B's Object Tracking Sound+ does a decent job at creating a balanced and believable soundstage right from the TV speakers.
Who it's for: Those of us that want to experience the mind-bending beauty of 4K content upscaled to 8K standards.In the world of consumer tech, hardware often arrives at the party far earlier than software and content. And in the case of the Samsung QN900B, the early bird is the TV's 8K panel. 65-inch Samsung QN900B The best 8K QLED TV More 55-inch Hisense U8H The best QLED for brightness Read our in-depth review Pros Cons Why you should buy it: You're not into dropping thousands of dollars for a flagship TV, but still want a high-performance set from a trusted name.Why we chose the Hisense U8H:
55-inch Hisense U8H The best QLED for brightness More 55-inch Sony Bravia X95K The best QLED for videophiles Read our in-depth review Pros Cons Why you should buy it: Sony has long been the undisputed champ of LCD-LED picture realism, and the company's X95K is another notch in the lifelike-accuracy belt.Why we picked the Sony Bravia X95K:
Off-angle viewing with the X95K is okay, although some color highlights and overall contrast tend to take a hit, but this is rather par for the course when it comes to any kind of LED-powered set. And seeing as this is a Sony, the user interface and smart TV features are powered by Google TV, a quick and intuitive platform that connects you with all your favorite streaming apps and even allows you to mirror content from your phone to the X95K.