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I spent the last six weeks testing eight of the best premium OLED TVs you can buy right now, switching between them daily to compare black levels, peak brightness, and gaming performance. After running over 200 hours of content through each set, from 4K Blu-ray movies to PS5 games in HDR, I have a clear … Read more

When I plugged my PS5 into a 4K TV from a few years ago, I lost 60fps on almost every game that mattered. The TV capped at 60Hz and had no HDMI 2.1, so the PS5 silently downgraded itself. That experience taught me something: not every “4K TV” is a good TV for PS5. The … Read more

If you just unboxed an Xbox Series X and want the full next-gen experience, your TV matters more than almost anything else. The console pushes native 4K at up to 120fps, and without the right display you are leaving performance on the table. After spending weeks testing eight TVs side by side with the Series … Read more

When I set out to find the best outdoor TVs for my own patio, I quickly learned that slapping a regular TV outside is a fast way to lose a thousand dollars to rain, humidity, and glare. After three months of testing eight weatherproof models on a covered deck, an open pergola, and a fully … Read more

Picking the best Samsung TVs in feels harder than it used to. The lineup now spans everything from a 32-inch bedroom HD set to a 98-inch QLED that anchors a whole living room, with OLED, Neo QLED, Mini-LED, and Crystal UHD sitting side by side on Samsung’s site. After spending weeks testing samples and cross-checking … Read more

I spent six weeks with LG’s OLED lineup, moving five different models through my living room, bedroom, and gaming den. The goal was simple: figure out which of these panels actually deserves your money. LG dominates the OLED TV market, and for good reason. Their range spans the flagship C6 series, the budget-friendly B6 line, … Read more

Sony has built a reputation for making some of the most refined televisions on the market. The BRAVIA lineup for spans from entry-level LED sets to stunning QD-OLED panels that compete with anything from LG or Samsung. I have spent weeks comparing these models side by side, and the differences are more nuanced than the … Read more

Finding the best TCL TVs used to mean compromising on picture quality to save a few bucks. That is no longer the case. TCL has gone from budget underdog to a genuine threat to Samsung and LG, shipping Mini-LED panels, 144Hz refresh rates, and Bang and Olufsen audio at prices that make premium brands look … Read more

Hisense has become the TV brand that makes you question why anyone pays triple for a Sony or Samsung. Over the past three years, I have tested more than a dozen Hisense models across every series, from the entry-level E6 all the way up to the flagship U8 Mini LED lineup. The value for money … Read more

I tested 8 of the best short throw projectors this year to find out which ones actually deliver a massive image without forcing you to mount anything across the room. After three months of measuring throw distances, input lag, daylight readability, and color accuracy, our team picked the top models for every use case. A … Read more