We’re continuing our 2016 Holiday Gift Guide with a look at smart TVs. There’s plenty of reasons to be in search of a new TV this holiday season. The Xbox One S and PlayStation 4 Pro have increased demand for 4K TVs thanks to their support of HDR and 4K gaming and 4K TV sets are getting cheaper than ever as technology marches forward and 1080p becomes the new 720p. We want ultra high definition content and we want it to look beautiful when we view it, which is why we’ve composed this list of some of the best TVs you can buy in 2016.
No matter your budget or your intended purpose, you’ll find a TV on this list to suit your needs. If you’re after the best picture quality money can buy you’ll probably want to go with an LG OLED screen, while gamers seeking the lowest input lag and best refresh rates will likely opt for Samsung’s uniform blacks and great picture quality.
Best 4K Smart TV of 2016
LG Electronics OLED55B6P
If you want the best 4K TV that money can buy in 2016, you’re going to be handing a considerable chunk of change over to LG. They’ve currently got the best panels in their OLED series, edging out Samsung’s LED displays just narrowly in most consumer reviews.
For those who enjoy watching movies in the dark, this panel is capable of displaying true blacks for one of the best quality pictures you’ll see in any display. OLED also lacks the viewing angle distortion that comes with most LED TVs and there’s no motion blur, so sports fanatics and gamers can rejoice. Not to mention LG’s WebOS is currently the snappiest smart platform available and your pretty penny is going toward an amazing TV.
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Also available in 65″: LG Electronics OLED65B6P
Best 4K Smart TV for Gamers – Samsung UN55KS8000
With the release of the PlayStation 4 Pro and the Xbox One S, console gamers finally have a reason to be excited about getting a new TV. 4K Gaming is still pretty new technology, but Samsung has a great set of 4K displays that come in a variety of sizes.
This particular series is great for HDR gaming thanks to the wide color gamut and low input lag. The display also features a 10-bit panel, so you’ll see a wide array of colors bringing your games to life on your new display.
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Also available in 55″, 60″, 65″
Best Smart TV on a Budget – Vizio D Series
Getting a high-quality picture on a budget thankfully isn’t hard these days. For people looking to spend less than $1k on a TV for watching movies and TV you really can’t beat the Vizio D series. It has great picture quality that can rival even Samsung with good native contrast and deep blacks for watching movies.
However, if you’re still watching standard-definition content like DVDs or Cable TV with no HD signal this TV might not be the best option for you. Vizio TVs handle HD content well, but it doesn’t do so well at scaling SD content to an HD screen. If you’ve fully upgraded and you’re not concerned with standard definition content this is definitely the way to go on a budget.
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Also available in 40″, 50″, 58″, 60″
Best 4K Smart TV on a Budget
For those looking to upgrade to a 4K display on a budget, while you won’t be able to get a Samsung or an LG display at this price you’ll find several manufacturers you may not have considered offer good prices on their TVs in this range. The Hisense H8C is one such TV with great smart features and a good looking display for movies, TV, and video games.
The native contrast ratio and black uniformity on this display are excellent for the price and for gamers looking for an HDR 10-bit panel on the cheap, this is the best you’ll get in this price range. The viewing angles aren’t great and it has poor local dimming, but once again for a 4K screen around $500 you likely won’t find better.
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Best Value 4K TV
For those who want to get a new 4K TV without breaking the bank, Hisense offers great bang for your buck per dollar spent. The Hisense 43H7C2 is a great entry-level 4K TV that TV that offers HDR support and a great picture all for under $400. You won’t get any fancy features like Bluetooth connection to peripherals, but for this low price it’s hard to beat the value you’ll find here.
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