Best QLED Smart TVs

Updated November 2020

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Bottom Line

Pros

Cons

Best of the Best

Samsung

FLAT 65” QLED 4K UHD 6 Series Smart TV - QN65Q6FN

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Big and Bright

Bottom Line

This flat UltraHD model packs a few extras like a voice-activated search and art displays.

Pros

High dynamic range makes darks darker and bright colors brighter. Ambient Mode allows you to display art, push data such as weather or sports scores, or play music in the background. Multiple HDMI inputs.

Cons

Interface has annoying extras such as Samsung TV and movie content, ads, and apps.

Best Bang for the Buck

Samsung

FLAT 55” QLED 4K UHD 7 Series Smart TV 2018 - QN55Q7FN

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Anti-Reflective Screen

Bottom Line

Deep blacks and bright, vibrant colors are all the more striking with an anti-reflective screen that reduces glare from ambient light.

Pros

HDR enhances the picture to show off vibrant colors. Smart TV capabilities. No-bezel set, picture goes to edge of screen. QLED set does not get picture burn-in.

Cons

Smart TV interface bogged down with pre-installed apps. Advertising appears in Smart TV and menu screens.

Samsung

75" 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV 2017 - QN75Q7F

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Brilliant Colors

Bottom Line

Exciting colors using Quantum Dots technology. Brilliant picture is the name of the game.

Pros

Quantum Dot technology displays over a billion colors. Vibrant, high contrast display. No bezel screen, picture appears as if it goes to the edge of the set. Uses HDR10.

Cons

Occasional problems with the screen blanking out.

Samsung

Curved 55" 4K Ultra HD Smart QLED TV 2017 - QN55Q7C

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Curve Factor

Bottom Line

This curved set offers an immersive experience with a wide viewing angle.

Pros

Curved set with no-bezel design. High dynamic range shows deep blacks and bright whites and lighter colors. Set offers depth enhancing technology for greater perspective. Wall mountable.

Cons

Black and dark scenes can appear glitchy. Settings are difficult to achieve, and only look good for certain content.

Samsung

FLAT 55” QLED 4K UHD 8 Series Smart TV 2018 - QN55Q8FN

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High Contrast

Bottom Line

An anti-reflective screen helps you appreciate the color and vibrancy of this Q Contrast Elite set.

Pros

Black levels and brights come out in high contrast. Cable management system neatens cables out of view. Full array of LED backlight controls.

Cons

Advertising appears on the Smart Hub interface. Issues with dark scenes being too dark.

How we decided

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

38 Models Considered

12 Hours Researched

2 Experts Interviewed

96 Consumers Consulted

Zero products received from manufacturers.

We purchase every product we review with our own funds — we never accept anything from product manufacturers.

A QLED smart TV uses Quantum Dot technology to produce color. As such, Quantum Dot technology often helps QLED smart TVs serve as efficient, high-performance alternatives to traditional TVs. QLED TVs are sold in multiple styles and sizes, and they can be used for commercial and residential applications. Each TV can be set up on a TV stand, incorporated into an entertainment center or mounted to a wall. A QLED TV generally minimizes glare and can be controlled with a single remote. QLED TVs provide great options for watching movies or TV shows and playing video games. Additionally, QLED TVs are sold across multiple price points.

Other Products We Considered

The BestReviews editorial team researches hundreds of products based on consumer reviews, brand quality, and value. We then choose a shorter list for in-depth research and testing before finalizing our top picks. These are the products we considered that ultimately didn't make our top 5.

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Flat 65" QLED 4K Q70 Series UHD - QN65Q70RA

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Flat 55" QLED 4K Q70 UHD - QN55Q70RA

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Flat 65" QLED 4K Q60 UHD - QN65Q60RA

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Flat 75-Inch QLED 8K Q900 Series - QN75Q900RBFXZA

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55" 4K Ultra HDR QLED Smart TV - QN55Q90TA

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43" The Sero QLED LS05 Series - QN43LS05TAFXZA