Best Sounding TVs

Updated: Dec 17, 2023 10:56 PM
156

Total TVs Models

718.5k

Reviews Analyzed

17

Total TVs Brands

156

Total TVs Models

156

Reviews Analyzed

17

Total TVs Brands

Choosing the best sounding TV could mean the difference between haphazard and choppy sound or a rich and immersive audio experience. Our evaluation focused on performance/display, sound quality, and interface/user experience.

Product
True Score
Price
1
Sony A95K OLED TV

Sony A95K OLED TV

  • Best for Sound Quality

94
$2,279.00
$3,000
SAVE $721
2
LG G3 OLED TV

LG G3 OLED TV

  • Best for 80-inch

92
$1,796.99
$2,500
SAVE $703
3
Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV

Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV

  • Best for Bright Room

91
$840.91
$2,298
SAVE $1,457
4
Sony A80J
90
$1,149.00
$2,300
SAVE $1,151
5
LG B3 OLED TV

LG B3 OLED TV

  • Best for 55-inch

90
$1,096.99
$1,297
SAVE $200
6
Sony Bravia X93L Mini LED TV

Sony Bravia X93L Mini LED TV

  • Best for Home Theater

88
$1,698.00
$5,498
SAVE $3,800
7
Hisense U7K

Hisense U7K

  • Best for 4K

84
$548.00
$800
SAVE $252

Top Sound Quality TVs

  • Sony

    Sony A95K OLED TV

    • Best for Sound Quality

    The Sony A95K OLED TV boasts a fast response time, a high peak brightness, HDMI 2.1 support, and good reflection diffusion, making it a superb choice for AV enthusiasts and console gamers alike. But its lack of FreeSync will keep away more serious gamers.

    Read Full Review → : Sony A95K OLED TV

    True Score

    94
    94
    13

    Experts

    98
    182

    Customers

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    SAVE $721
    $2,999.99
    $2,279.00
  • LG

    LG G3 OLED TV

    • Best for 80-inch

    The LG G3 OLED TV delivers stunning picture quality with near-infinite contrast and great brightness for SDR/HDR content. Despite minor flaws, the TV is a top-tier choice, offering a dazzling experience for those willing to invest in the premium option.

    Read Full Review → : LG G3 OLED TV

    True Score

    92
    94
    15

    Experts

    92
    3k

    Customers

    Award Icon
    Absolutely Fresh
    SAVE $703
    $2,499.99
    $1,796.99

    Category Snapshot

    TVs

    • Total Brands/Products Tested

      17 Brands, 156 Products

    • Top 2 Brands

      LG, Hisense

    • Price Range (Budget-Premium)

      $400-$2000

    • Average True Score

      79.65

    • Important Test Criteria

      Brightness (cd/m2)
      Contrast Ratio (1000:1)

    • Most Trusted Testers

    • Recommended Retailer

    • Typical Warranty

      1 year

    • Covered by Insurance

      Yes – AKKO

    • Test Methodology

      TV Testing Methodology

  • Samsung

    Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV

    • Best for Bright Room

    The Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV offers high brightness, many inputs, and superb gaming performance, making it an excellent choice for those seeking a versatile, full-featured 4K smart TV.

    Read Full Review → : Samsung QN95B Neo QLED TV

    True Score

    91
    98
    8

    Experts

    79
    256

    Customers

    Award Icon
    Cosmic Wonder
    SAVE $1,457
    $2,297.99
    $840.91
  • Sony

    Sony A80J

    Top experts agreed that the Sony Bravia XR A80J is well suited for movie buffs and concurred that the delayed support for VRR and high likelihood for burn-in might dissuade gamers and PC users from buying the TV.

    Read Full Review → : Sony A80J

    True Score

    90
    93
    4

    Experts

    92
    4k

    Customers

    Award Icon
    Absolutely Fresh
    SAVE $1,151
    $2,299.99
    $1,149.00
  • LG

    LG B3 OLED TV

    • Best for 55-inch

    The LG B3 OLED TV delivers exceptional images for high-quality, cinematic content, as it has near-perfect blacks, a wide color gamut, and an infinite contrast ratio. However, display quality diminishes in brightly lit rooms. 

    Read Full Review → : LG B3 OLED TV

    True Score

    90
    89
    4

    Experts

    95
    1k

    Customers

    SAVE $200
    $1,296.99
    $1,096.99
  • Sony

    Sony Bravia X93L Mini LED TV

    • Best for Home Theater

    If you don’t mind the steep cost, the premium Sony X93L is a superb all-rounder TV for HDR movies, watching sports, and serious gaming, given its high peak brightness, fantastic black levels, VRR compatibility, and more. However, the limited viewing angle hampers color accuracy.

    Read Full Review → : Sony Bravia X93L Mini LED TV

    True Score

    88
    82
    6

    Experts

    95
    316

    Customers

    Award Icon
    Absolutely Fresh
    SAVE $3,800
    $5,498.00
    $1,698.00
  • Hisense

    Hisense U7K

    • Best for 4K

    The Hisense U7K is excellent for dark room movies and competitive gaming because of its rich blacks, excellent reflection handling, and fast response times. However, its limited viewing angles aren’t ideal for large movie gatherings.

    Read Full Review → : Hisense U7K

    True Score

    84
    87
    9

    Experts

    81
    1k

    Customers

    SAVE $252
    $799.99
    $548.00

How We Decided

In determining the best sounding TV to buy, we explored performance display, sound quality, and smart features/interface.

Our preference is for the best sounding TVs to carry OLED or QLED screens which are layered with technologies to increase color depth, shade quality, and similar settings (e.g. Pixel Contrast Boosters and Direct Full Array 16X). Kudos for a 120Hz native refresh rate, which creates an even better flowing picture with no blur on high-speed motion scenes, especially useful for gaming or watching sports.

oled vs qled tvs table

Our favorite best-sounding TVs use Dolby Atmos, which beats surround sound with more targeting sound waves in different directions based on where the action is occurring on the screen. Flying bombs offer a three-dimensional effect of being heard overhead, a product of the technologies’ use of height leveling. All in all, it creates a more immersive TV-watching experience by placing you right in the action. Of course, if none of the options in our list are up to par for you, check out our buying guide for the best wireless surround sound to see if it fits your needs better.

Lastly, look to the best sounding TVs with an intuitive and easy-to-navigate menu system. We are big fans of the Roku TV platform, Samsung’s SmartHub, and LG’s webOS for this purpose, all of which offer built-in Alexa, Google Assistant, and voice-enabled remotes to find your favorite content a breeze. Or, if you prefer Apple TV as your streaming device of choice, we also have a guide on the best TV for Apple TV.

Best Sounding TV Buyer’s Guide

The Most Important Features to Consider

  1. Performance/Display
    Look for the best-sounding TVs from the top-tier TV brands with OLED or QLED screens.
    • QLED displays use Quantum Dot technology to produce 1 billion+ shades, for a wider and richer color gamut. Often, these screens are supplanted with layered technologies (e.g. Direct Full Array 16X technology for contrast optimization) or α7 GEN processor that works to render color accuracy in incredible detail.
    • Remember to look for a minimum of 4k display, which quadruples the number of pixels of standard HDTV screens. Your 50-inch and high-end 70-inch TVs and larger TVs are mostly 4K with millions of pixels.
    • Secondarily, look for a minimum 120Hz refresh rate, which helps produce no blur with high-motion images. This is especially useful for gaming and sports watching.
    • Moreover, keep up with maintenance on your TV, not only with sound but with picture quality. And, if you experience cloudy output, read our guide on how to fix clouding on an LED TV.
  2. Sound Quality
    Our preference is for the best sounding 4K, QLED, and OLED TVs to incorporate Dolby Atmos, which beats surround sound by adding height channels to give off the illusion of sound as a three-dimensional object.
    • Watch an on-screen bombing and feel as if overhead bombs are raining down.
    • Moreover, you’ll have better sound if you understand the ARC on a TV and how to use it effectively.
  3. Smart Features/Interface
    Our favorite best-sounding TVs have intuitive smart TV operating platforms such as LG’s WebOS and Samsung’s SmartHub/SmartThings platform that allow you to discover and find new content with intuitively laid out navigation menus with clearly marked apps and universal guides. HDMI 2.1 ports, built-in Alexa, and Google Assistant even allow voice commands for playback functions to search, play, skip, fast forward, and more, in addition to controlling smart home devices.

    Although, smart features aren’t for everyone. Some folks might still want a Blu-ray player over a Smart TV, as they can be easier to use.

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