There are so many wonderful TVs now available, there’s a good chance even those that didn’t make our top picks could be a fantastic option for you. Here are some of our favorites that just missed the cut.
Samsung S95C: As noted above, the S95C (8/10, WIRED Recommends) remains a fantastic choice. It may even be the better option for those who don’t want or need the matte screen of the 2024 model, still standing as one of the very best OLED TVs you can buy—especially given its seriously accessible sale pricing.
Sony Bravia 7: The Bravia 7 (7/10, WIRED Recommends) is a gorgeous display, offering brilliant brightness, naturalistic colors, and suave finesse in the subtle details. Its biggest knock is poor off-axis viewing, which could be tough to swallow at its high price. Otherwise, it’s worth consideration for fans of that Sony glow.
Hisense U8K: Though the U8N is a whole lot brighter, the U8K (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was one of last year’s very brightest, and it adds plenty of other bounty—from excellent contrast to sweet gaming features. It’s still well worth considering if you can find it for a sale price well below the U8N.
Samsung QN90B: Another great deal while still available, Samsung’s QN90B (8/10, WIRED Recommends) was long our favorite bright-room TV. It’s available in a wide range of sizes and provides a bright and colorful picture and plenty of goodies—especially enticing considering its continuously sinking price tag.