Tier List

Smart TVs Tier List \u2014 Ranked S to F

26 smart tvs ranked across 4 tiers. Rankings are computed from editorial ratings, category-specific scoring dimensions, and evergreen recommendation confidence. Updated with every catalog refresh.

S

Elite. The best in the category — no compromises.

The 1 product in S-Tier average 4.7/5 stars and represent the absolute best in the category. If budget is no concern, start here.

1 product
#1LG C5 OLED 65-inch

LG C5 OLED 65-inch

~$1,399.994.7
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A

Excellent. Strong performers with minor trade-offs.

A-Tier products average 4.6/5 — nearly as strong as S-Tier but with minor trade-offs that keep prices around $1967. Often the smartest buy.

13 products
#1LG G5 OLED 65-inch

LG G5 OLED 65-inch

~$2,299.994.7
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#2Sony BRAVIA 3 100-inch

Sony BRAVIA 3 100-inch

~$3,896.004.7
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#3Samsung S95F OLED 65-inch

Samsung S95F OLED 65-inch

~$2,197.994.6
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#4Samsung S90F OLED 65-inch

Samsung S90F OLED 65-inch

~$1,197.994.6
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#5Sony Bravia 8 OLED 65-inch

Sony Bravia 8 OLED 65-inch

~$1,798.004.6
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#6Samsung S90D OLED 65-inch

Samsung S90D OLED 65-inch

~$1,024.944.6
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#7Sony Bravia 9 Mini LED 65-inch

Sony Bravia 9 Mini LED 65-inch

~$2,798.004.6
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#8Samsung QN90F Neo QLED 85-inch

Samsung QN90F Neo QLED 85-inch

~$2,997.994.6
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#9Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 75-inch

Samsung QN90D Neo QLED 75-inch

~$1,597.954.6
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#10Samsung 100" M90H

Samsung 100" M90H

~$2,497.994.6
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#11Samsung S95D OLED 65-inch

Samsung S95D OLED 65-inch

~$1,767.944.5
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#12TCL QM7K QD Mini LED 98-inch

TCL QM7K QD Mini LED 98-inch

~$797.994.5
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#13TCL QM6K QD Mini LED 65-inch

TCL QM6K QD Mini LED 65-inch

~$697.994.5
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B

Good. Solid choices, competitive pricing.

B-Tier offers solid value at around $479 with 4.4/5 average rating. These are workhorse products that get the job done.

10 products
#1Samsung Q60B QLED 65-inch

Samsung Q60B QLED 65-inch

~$627.954.6
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#2Roku Pro Series 65-inch

Roku Pro Series 65-inch

~$699.994.5
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#3Hisense U6 Series 75-inch

Hisense U6 Series 75-inch

~$799.994.4
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#4Samsung QN70F Neo QLED 55-inch

Samsung QN70F Neo QLED 55-inch

~$697.994.4
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#5Hisense QD7 75-inch

Hisense QD7 75-inch

~$547.994.4
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#6Insignia F50 Fire TV 50-inch

Insignia F50 Fire TV 50-inch

~$279.994.4
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#7Samsung U7900 55-inch

Samsung U7900 55-inch

~$354.994.4
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#8Insignia F50 Fire TV 55-inch

Insignia F50 Fire TV 55-inch

~$199.994.4
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#9Toshiba C350 Fire TV 50-inch

Toshiba C350 Fire TV 50-inch

~$199.994.4
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#10Samsung 65" U8000H Crystal

Samsung 65" U8000H Crystal

~$379.994.4
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C

Average. Usable but outclassed by better options.

Average. Usable but outclassed by better options. Average rating: 4.3/5.

2 products
#1Insignia F20 Fire TV 32-inch

Insignia F20 Fire TV 32-inch

~$79.994.4
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#2Hisense 40" QD4SR Hi-QLED

Hisense 40" QD4SR Hi-QLED

~$149.994.2
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Smart TVs Tier List FAQ

What is the best smart tvs in 2026?

LG C5 OLED 65-inch currently holds the top S-Tier spot in our smart tvs rankings with a 4.7/5 editorial rating at around $1400. Rankings are recomputed with every catalog refresh, so the leader can change as prices and newer models shift the field.

Which smart tvs offers the best value for the money?

Insignia F50 Fire TV 55-inch delivers the strongest rating-to-price ratio in this list — a 4.4/5 rating at around $200. It's the pick we point to when the top-tier price premium is hard to justify.

How many smart tvs are ranked S-Tier?

1 of the 26 smart tvs in our catalog earn S-Tier status: LG C5 OLED 65-inch. S-Tier means best-in-category with no meaningful compromises.

How are these smart tvs tier rankings determined?

Tiers are computed from editorial ratings, category-specific scoring dimensions (like performance, features, and reliability signals), current pricing, and recommendation confidence from published third-party lab data and verified owner feedback. We do not claim hands-on testing — rankings update automatically with every catalog refresh.

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