TVs comparison
Compare TVs side by side — OLED, QLED, Mini-LED, brightness, refresh rate, HDMI 2.1, and gaming features.
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What matters when comparing tvs
This tvs page covers 35 products and compares the measurable fields that most often separate one model from another: screen size, panel type, refresh rate, hdmi 2.1 ports, peak brightness. Use the filters to narrow the field, open a product page for the complete readout, and use a head-to-head page when two models are close enough that a category-wide rank is not enough.
How to read the ranking
Mars Score is a normalized category score, not a laboratory replacement and not a claim that the highest-ranked product is right for every buyer. A high score indicates broad strength across the weighted fields; a lower score can still be the better choice when one specific requirement matters more than the average.
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How to choose a TV in 2026
The Mars Score for TVs weights picture quality (35%), gaming features (22%), smart platform (18%) and audio + ports (25%). Picture quality is a composite of panel type, peak brightness, contrast, and HDR support — and the gap between panel technologies in 2026 is wider than it has been in five years.
Panel type is the single biggest decision
QD-OLED (Samsung S95F, Sony Bravia 8 II) delivers perfect blacks plus 1,500–2,100-nit highlights — the new reference for HDR. WOLED (LG G5, C5) is similar but slightly dimmer. Mini-LED (Sony Bravia 9, TCL QM8K, Hisense U8N) hits 4,000+ nits and is the right choice in bright rooms but has visible blooming on starfields and credits. Standard QLED and LED are now value-tier. Match the panel to your room before the model.
Refresh rate and HDMI 2.1 ports
For PS5 Pro / Xbox Series X / RTX 5090 gaming, you want 120 Hz minimum (refresh_rate_hz), VRR, ALLM, and at least two real HDMI 2.1 ports (hdmi_2_1_count). Many cheaper "4K 120 Hz" TVs cap HDMI 2.1 at one or two ports and downgrade the others. Read our Mars Labs reviews for measured port behavior.
Peak brightness and HDR
A TV that hits 1,000 nits sustained on a 10% window is the practical floor for satisfying HDR. 1,500–2,000 nits separates "good HDR" from "reference HDR." Dolby Vision (has_dolby_vision) carries dynamic metadata frame-by-frame and is the dominant HDR format on Apple TV+, Disney+, Netflix top-tier, and most 4K Blu-ray. HDR10+ (has_hdr10_plus) is Samsung's competing format, used by Prime Video and Apple TV+ on Samsung sets. Either is fine; both is best.
Smart OS: webOS, Tizen, Google TV, Roku, Fire TV
The smart OS shapes daily use more than buyers expect. Google TV (Sony, Hisense, TCL) has the best app catalog and Chromecast built in. webOS (LG) is fast and clean. Tizen (Samsung) is fast but ad-heavy. Roku is the simplest and best for non-technical users. Fire TV is the most Amazon-prime aligned. None is bad; pick the one that fits your habits.
Audio: most TVs still need a soundbar
Even premium TVs ship with 20–40W of downward-firing speakers. Dolby Atmos (has_atmos) on a flat panel means height information is simulated, not delivered. If you care about sound, budget for a soundbar — see our soundbar category and the best soundbars leaderboard.
How vsMars scores TVs
Picture quality and gaming features are weighted highest because they age slowest — a great panel is still great in five years. See the full formula on the methodology page and the leaderboard on best TVs.
Frequently asked
How many tvs are catalogued on vsMars?+
35 tvs from 7 brands are catalogued in this category, each with a complete spec sheet and a transparent Mars Score.
How are tvs ranked?+
Each tv is scored by the category-specific Mars Score formula — a weighted average of normalized specs with the weights published on the methodology page. No editorial hand-tuning.
Which tv has the highest Mars Score right now?+
S95F QD-OLED 77 leads the tvs category with a Mars Score of 84.8.
Can I compare two tvs side by side?+
Yes — pick any two tvs from the category list and the comparison page renders side-by-side specs, advantages on each side, and a Mars Score verdict.