{"id":178834,"date":"2024-02-09T08:20:19","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T08:20:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=178834"},"modified":"2024-02-09T08:20:19","modified_gmt":"2024-02-09T08:20:19","slug":"the-best-tv-in-2024-the-top-smart-tvs-this-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/tv\/the-best-tv-in-2024-the-top-smart-tvs-this-year\/","title":{"rendered":"The best TV in 2024: The top smart TVs this year"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to select the top TV of 2024, focusing on LED technology. With devices now featuring up to 8K resolution alongside 4K, and incorporating mini-LED panels, our editorial award rating process becomes particularly intriguing.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/8_techweek.webp\" alt=\"8.Hisense U6K\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>8. Hisense U6K<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 75\u201d | Resolution \u2013 4K | Panel \u2013 QLED\/Mini-LED | Sweep \u2013 60 Hz | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI 2.0<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0cheap and cheerful for such and such money<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0scan rate is only 60 Hz, no HDMI 2.1 ports<\/p>\n<p>The inexpensive Hisense U6K TV is your ticket to the world of Mini-LED. The newest panel, although it operates at a frequency of 60 Hz, thanks to this technology, provides exceptionally deep black tones and an excellent level of contrast with a real (measured in HDR when the screen is completely filled) brightness of 400 cd. Color rendering is also ok &#8211; the panel is Quantum Dot QLED, so the colors come out luxurious. In general, if you are not chasing games with high frame rates, all roads lead to Hisense U6K<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/9_techweek.webp\" alt=\"7. Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>7. Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 43, 55, 65, 75\u201d | Resolution \u2013 4K | Panel \u2013 QLED | Sweep \u2013 60 Hz | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI 2.1<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros \u2013<\/b>\u00a0balanced picture, HDMI 2.1 \u201cin stock\u201d, excellent OS<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0not the highest brightness, simple speakers<\/p>\n<p>This affordable TV uses an Omni QLED panel, which guarantees a very pleasant and natural picture. There are no advanced gaming functions here, but the device supports VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision, and all its HDMI ports are certified for version 2.1. You can only criticize the device for its not-so-spectacular stereo speakers &#8211; the savings, whatever one may say, have an effect (and it\u2019s good that it\u2019s not in the picture &#8211; after all, you will always have time to buy a soundbar).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/10_techweek.webp\" alt=\"6. Hisense U8K ULED TV\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. Hisense U8K ULED TV<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 75\u201d | Resolution \u2013 4K | Panel \u2013 ULED\/Mini-LED | Scan \u2013 144 Hz | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI (2 x HDMI 2.1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros \u2013<\/b>\u00a0144 Hz, reference picture, great sound<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0colors will need to be calibrated<\/p>\n<p>The incredibly bright Hisense U8K ULED TV will offer 144 Hz scanning, a proprietary ULED panel with a Mini-LED backlight system, and an absolutely fantastic built-in sound system. So, is there anything left to dream about? Not at all \u2013 this TV\u2019s color calibration is worth some effort, especially since the color gamut reaches an impressive 80% of the Rec.2020 space.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/11_techweek.webp\" alt=\"5. TCL C845K\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. TCL C845K<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 55, 65, 75, 85\u201d | Resolution \u2013 4K | Panel \u2013 QLED\/Mini-LED | Scan \u2013 120 Hz | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI (2 x HDMI 2.1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros \u2013<\/b>\u00a0exceptionally good color rendition<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0the speakers are so-so &#8211; bassy soundtracks may be too much to handle,<\/p>\n<p>While the TCL C845K&#8217;s HDR performance isn&#8217;t always perfect (there&#8217;s a bit of highlighting in the midtones), this TV still deserves a round of applause. 4K\/120 Hz, VRR, ALLM, Dolby Vision, of course, are \u201cavailable\u201d, but the main magic is done by the QD-OLED panel &#8211; the picture at times seems truly three-dimensional. The combination of incredible sharpness and reference color reproduction creates a real wow effect &#8211; bravo.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/12_techweek.webp\" alt=\"4. Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Samsung QN90C Neo QLED TV<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 43, 55, 65, 75, 85\u201d | Resolution \u2013 4K | Panel \u2013 QLED\/Mini-LED | Scan \u2013 120 Hz | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI 2.1<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros \u2013<\/b>\u00a0HDMI 2.1 on all ports, excellent, bright and rich picture<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0no Dolby Vision<\/p>\n<p>Samsung QN90C offers almost any screen size you choose and guarantees exceptionally stable and clear images. The image on the latest version of the 4K panel does not give rise to any reason for criticism, and gamers will appreciate the minimal output delay &#8211; thanks to which even serious online battles look decent on this TV.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/13_techweek.webp\" alt=\"3. Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K TV\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K TV<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 65, 75, 85\u201d | Resolution \u2013 8K | Panel \u2013 QLED\/Mini-LED | Scan \u2013 120 Hz | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI 2.1<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros \u2013<\/b>\u00a08K resolution, good for both games and movies<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons \u2013<\/b>\u00a0detail clipping is rarely noticeable in dark scenes, no Dolby Vision support<\/p>\n<p>Whatever one may say, 8K resolution will replace 4K in the near future &#8211; and the first sign on the market is the Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K TV. The TV shows exceptionally well, literally blowing you away with its detail &#8211; the only pity is that the darkest scenes can sometimes hide small details. But for the top version, the company has an OLED model in its arsenal, and in terms of the QLED\/Mini-LED combination, everything is at the highest level.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/14_techweek.webp\" alt=\"2. TCL QM8 Mini-LED\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. TCL QM8 Mini-LED<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 65, 75, 85, 98\u201d | Resolution \u2013 4K | Panel \u2013 QLED\/Mini-LED | Scan \u2013 144-240 Hz (1080p) | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI (2 x HDMI 2.1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0you can choose a huge size, record brightness and excellent blacks<\/p>\n<p><b>Disadvantages \u2013<\/b>\u00a0not always perfect movement practice<\/p>\n<p>TCL QM8 Mini-LED is a true giant with a screen size of up to 98\u201d. The device can easily replace a projector, while remaining stunningly bright (up to 3,500 nits in HDR)! There are no complaints about the black color; the color rendering is more like an open window. The smallest complaints can be made about moments with active camera movement &#8211; only 240 Hz in 1080p resolution works ideally at such a diagonal, but I don\u2019t want to lower the resolution at all.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/15_techweek.webp\" alt=\"1. Sony XR X95L mini-LED\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1. Sony XR X95L mini-LED<\/h3>\n<p>Screen sizes \u2013 65, 75, 85\u201d | Resolution \u2013 4K | Panel \u2013 Mini-LED | Scan \u2013 120 Hz | HDMI \u2013 4 x HDMI (2 x HDMI 2.1)<\/p>\n<p><b>Pros \u2013<\/b>\u00a0\u201cfull stuffing\u201d of top functions and luxurious pictures<\/p>\n<p><b>Cons &#8211;<\/b>\u00a0nothing<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s a Sony. The Sony XR X95L mini-LED demonstrates the best picture in this class &#8211; with an ideal balance of brightness and contrast, vibrant colors, there is no reason to criticize the transmission of motion. The screen is also glare-free, blacks are reminiscent of OLED at times, and HDR operation ensures a completely immersive experience. Bravo, XR Backlight Master Drive and XR Triluminos Pro!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s time to select the top TV of 2024, focusing on LED technology. With devices now featuring up to 8K resolution alongside 4K, and incorporating mini-LED panels, our editorial award rating process becomes particularly intriguing. 8. 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