Best OLED TV 2026: The best screens from each TV brand

The S95F is an easy recommendation for anyone seeking a bright OLED TV that’s not only impossibly thin but is fitted with just the right amount of AI features.

We reviewed the 65-inch model, but keep in mind that the S95F is available in 55-, 77- and 83-inches. The screen is supported by an impossibly slender chassis that’s ideal for wall hanging. However, if you prefer standing the TV, then there’s a desktop stand included that attaches to the TV and adopts a pedestal style approach. We think it looks great either way, although we should disclaim we found the latter a bit complicated to put together – but it’s certainly not impossible.

The S95F does boast a good variety of ports, although they aren’t actually found on the TV itself. Instead, there’s an external connection box with just one cable powering and providing sound and video to the TV. This box is fitted with four HDMI ports, a digital optical audio port, RF inputs and a trio of USBs too.

While there’s no support for Dolby Vision HDR, the Quantum Dot OLED screen is truly a marvel. Not only does it deliver a pure RGB take on colour creation, but we found it measures incredibly high brightness levels, making it the most extreme brightness we’ve seen on an OLED screen.

In Standard mode, which is the preset most are likely to use on a daily basis, we found the picture was sharp, vibrant and offered brilliant contrast without ever looking unnatural or distracting. Upscaling is great too, with sub-4K sources seeing a clear increase in sharpness and detail. Plus, there’s the AI Gamma feature that adjusts the image’s look based on what you’re watching and your room’s conditions.

Audio quality is also impressive, as the S95F’s sound has a degree of forwardness to it with dialogue especially sounding as if it’s coming straight out of the screen towards you. The S95F also gets louder than its predecessor too, which is aided by the Object Tracking Sound system which makes sounds appear as if they’re coming from the correct place on screen.

Overall, the Samsung S95F is a truly brilliant TV that not only offers impressive brightness and a stunning picture quality, but provides a high quality sound and is easy to navigate thanks to Tizen. This all comes with a pretty hefty price though.

Although there are a few slight frustrations at play, overall the Bravia 8 II delivers a brilliant performance and sounds great. Plus, unlike the S95F, setting up the Bravia 8 II is seamless and took us just a matter of minutes.

While it can be both wall-mounted or stood, it’s worth noting that if you do opt for the latter then the Bravia 8 II doesn’t sport an integrated stand. Instead, it relies on feet which are placed right at either end of the TV’s width. This is frustrating, as it could mean it’s too wide for the stand. Just make sure you measure your stand before investing.

Otherwise, the Bravia 8 II supports plenty of premium technologies including HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision. It’s also kitted out with plenty of modes including IMAX Enhanced, Sony’s own Professional Picture and Netflix Adaptive Calibrated Mode too. On the audio front, there’s Dolby Atmos and DTS:X.

While we perhaps wouldn’t hail this as being the best gaming TV, the Bravia 8 II does support Dolby Vision Gaming and can achieve a 4K/120Hz refresh rate. It’s not as strong as alternatives, but for casual gamers it’ll perfectly suffice.

The Bravia 8 II may not be as bright as others, but its picture processing and detail is seriously impressive. Dark detail is particularly excellent, although its anti-reflective layer does have a tendency to make black levels look slightly grey in a bright room, while colours look vibrant and are never washed out. Overall, it offers a top tier HDR performance.

It’s not just picture quality where the Bravia 8 II excels. Its speaker system is so impressive that you might not need an external set-up. We found it provides a sense of scale that other premium TVs simply can’t match.

Design issues aside, the Sony Bravia 8 II is a brilliant TV for those who want to enjoy a vibrant, cinema-like picture quality at home. However, if your living room is particularly bright then you might struggle to really benefit from its prowess.

The LG OLED65G5 is an excellent TV in its own right, however we should mention that it doesn’t quite measure up to some of its competitors. Even so, there are plenty of impressive features that make the G5 a solid recommendation for many.

At first glance, the G5 has a simple but premium appearance with a more minimalist look especially when compared to the Panasonic Z95B. Unsurprisingly, it can either be wall-mounted or comes equipped with an adjustable stand.

The G5 also features LG’s anti-reflective coating which does a good job at maintaining black depth when the TV’s placed in a bright room. However, it isn’t quite as powerful as the Sony Bravia 8 II or Samsung S95F at mitigating reflections and glare.

Otherwise, the G5 is brighter than previous models and supports the likes of HDR10, HLG and Dolby Vision IQ, which means overall you can expect sharp, clear and detailed images. However, where it does struggle is with colour as we found there’s a red push to skintones. We also concluded that the Sony Bravia 8 II did a better overall job with colour ranges and especially when dealing with black levels too.

Even so, the G5 does an excellent job at upscaling low-quality content into 4K, while gamers will appreciate its up to 4K/165Hz refresh rates, Dolby Vision Gaming HDR and the Game Optimiser for deeper customisation too.

While its sound quality is decent enough, we did conclude that it lacks punch and excitement, even at louder volumes. We also concluded that the G5 doesn’t make an attempt to push sound towards the listening position either. With that in mind, you might want to consider investing in one of the best soundbars.

Even with its faults, the LG OLED65G5 is an excellent TV that’s fitted with all the premium technologies you could wish for from an OLED TV.

Available in three screen sizes (55-, 65- and 77-inch), the Panasonic Z95B delivers a brilliant picture and even better sound quality than ever before. While its port selection isn’t the best, it’s a feature packed TV that’ll serve most homes well.

The screen itself sits atop a circular swivel stand and is edged all the way round in charcoal grey fabric which not only looks interesting but also disguises the 360° Soundscape Pro audio system. At its rear you’ll find its four HDMI inputs, although it’s worth noting that only two support 144Hz refresh rates and one of those is also the eARC connection.

The Z95B is fitted with a huge amount of premium technologies too. There’s support for Dolby Vision IQ, HDR10+ Adaptive, HLG, and HDR10, plus there’s Panasonic’s own ThermalFlow cooling too. Gamers are supported too, with AMD FreeSync Premium and NVIDIA G-SYNC compatibility plus up to 144Hz refresh rate too and a Game Control Board for easy access to standard gaming settings.

There are also plenty of picture modes to choose from too including Normal, Sport, Cinema, Filmmaker Mode, Auto AI and more.

Simply put – colours on the Z95B are absolutely stunning. Not only does the TV manage to show vibrant and detailed images, but blacks are pure and nuanced too. Plus, the TV is one of Panasonic’s brightest too.

Finally, the Z95B’s Soundscape Pro system works well at creating a convincing home cinema set-up experience and delivers an impressive wall of sound too. In fact, we’ve concluded that you might not even need an additional soundbar or other audio equipment to support the TV as it’s that good.

Hailed by us as being an exceptional OLED display, although it isn’t the cheapest around, the Panasonic Z95B is a brilliant option for those seeking a vibrant picture quality.

If you want an OLED TV but don’t particularly want to spend a fortune for the privilege, then the Philips OLED760 is one of the easiest recommendations we could make.

We tested the 55-inch model, although it also comes in a smaller 48- and larger 65- and 77-inch screen sizes too. Regardless, each model has a contemporary, minimalist look that’ll fit into most households well. Plus, as an Ambilight TV, the OLED760 is fitted with integrated LED lights at its back which reacts to what you’re watching.

Although it’s affordable, the OLED760 is packed with plenty of premium features that give its pricier rivals a run for their money. Not only are all four of its HDMI inputs 120Hz capable, making this an ideal screen for gamers, but there’s also Matter support plus Dolby Atmos and DTS:X built-in too.

Picture quality is admirable, with deep natural blacks and plenty of vibrancy. There’s also Ambient Intelligence at play here which analyses what’s on-screen and the room lighting to automatically balance brightness, dark detail and colour temperature too. It works brilliantly, especially in a bright room.

Overall, the Philips OLED760 is perfect for film fans and streamers alike. Sure, other options might be more feature-packed but in everyday use, the OLED760 offers a lot of bang for your buck.