The Samsung Neo QLED QN70H is the best smart TV here: a 2026 75-inch Mini LED with 7 years of automatic OS updates for $999.99. The Roku Plus Series is the best value: a 65-inch Mini-LED for $599.99. For gaming, the LG OLED evo C6 lists a 165Hz refresh rate at $1,399.99 for the 65-inch. Every price is for the size named and was read on Nov 5, 2026.
$199.99 for the 43-inch, was $249.99, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026
The lowest price on this list with 7 years of OS updates
Pick by what you want
Best overall
Samsung Neo QLED QN70H
Best value
Roku Plus Series
Best for gaming
LG OLED evo C6
Best on Google TV
Hisense U7SG
Cheapest
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H
The ranking
1
Samsung Neo QLED QN70H
Answrs VerdictThe best overall: a 2026 75-inch Mini LED with 7 years of OS updates for $999.99.
Price: $999.99 for the 75-inch, was $1,499.99, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: 2026, as labeled on Samsung’s pageSmart platform: One UI Tizen with 7 years of automatic OS updatesDisplay: Quantum Mini LED with Quantum Dot color and an NQ4 AI ProcessorPorts: 3 HDMI inputs, each 4K 60 Hz at most; panel refresh rate 60 Hz
The Neo QLED QN70H is a 2026 Samsung smart TV. The 75-inch costs $999.99, down from $1,499.99. It runs One UI Tizen with 7 years of automatic OS updates and uses Quantum Mini LED with Quantum Dot color and an NQ4 AI Processor. It has 3 HDMI inputs, each limited to 4K 60 Hz, and a 60 Hz panel refresh rate.
Go ifBuyers who want a big Mini LED screen and the longest published update window
Why #1 over #2: It states 7 years of OS updates, versus up to 5 years for the LG OLED evo C6, though the C6 lists a 165Hz refresh rate.
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LG OLED evo C6
Answrs VerdictThe best OLED here: 165Hz gaming and 5 years of software updates for $1,399.99.
Price: $1,399.99 for the 65-inch (LG’s Black Friday Price), as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: 2026, as labeled on LG’s pageSmart platform: webOS with software updates that download automatically for up to 5 yearsDisplay: OLED evo with over 8.3 million self-lit pixels and the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3Gaming: 165Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium
The LG OLED evo C6 is a 2026 OLED smart TV. The 65-inch costs $1,399.99 on LG’s page, shown as a Black Friday Price. It has over 8.3 million self-lit pixels, the Alpha 11 AI Processor Gen3 and a 165Hz refresh rate with NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync Premium. It runs webOS, with software updates that download automatically for up to 5 years.
Go ifA premium OLED for movies and gaming
Skip ifYou want a TV under $1,000
Why #2 over #3: It is OLED and states up to 5 years of updates, versus ULED MiniLED and no stated update window on the Hisense U7SG at $997.99.
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Hisense U7SG
Answrs VerdictA 2026 Google TV with 165 Hz and four HDMI 2.1 ports for $997.99.
Price: $997.99 for the 65-inch, reduced from $1,497.99, at P.C. Richard & Son, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: 2026, listed on the P.C. Richard page and in Hisense’s March 9, 2026 press releaseSmart platform: Google TVDisplay: ULED MiniLED with a native 165 Hz refresh rate and local dimmingPorts: 4 x HDMI 2.1
The Hisense U7SG is a 2026 ULED MiniLED TV on Google TV. P.C. Richard & Son sells the 65-inch for $997.99, reduced from $1,497.99, and Hisense’s own page showed no price. It lists a native 165 Hz refresh rate, local dimming and 4 x HDMI 2.1 ports.
Go ifFast motion and four HDMI 2.1 ports for the price
Skip ifYou want a maker-published price; Hisense’s own page shows none
Why #3 over #4: It lists 4 x HDMI 2.1 ports and 165 Hz, versus 144Hz on the TCL QM8L at $1,199.99.
4
Sony BRAVIA 7 II
Answrs VerdictA 2026 True RGB Google TV for $1,599.99.
Price: $1,599.99 for the 65-inch, was $2,599.99, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: 2026, as labeled on Sony’s pageSmart platform: Google TV with GeminiDisplay: True RGB, with independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs
The BRAVIA 7 II is a 2026 Sony TV on Google TV with Gemini. The 65-inch costs $1,599.99, down from $2,599.99. Sony describes True RGB, with independently controlled red, green and blue LEDs. Sony’s page lists no update window.
Go ifColor-focused viewing on Google TV
Skip ifYou want a published update window; Sony’s page lists none
Why #4 over #5: It uses True RGB, versus the Sony BRAVIA 3 II, which is an LED model at $899.99.
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TCL QM8L SQD-Mini LED
Answrs VerdictThe best specs for the money on TCL’s page: 144Hz and 4000+ zones for $1,199.99.
Price: $1,199.99 for the 65-inch, regular $2,499.99, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: Not stated on TCL’s pageSmart platform: Google TV with Google GeminiRefresh: 144Hz panel refresh rate with VRR and FreeSync Premium ProBacklight: SQD-Mini LED with up to 4000+ discrete dimming zones and up to 6,000 peak nits
The TCL QM8L is a SQD-Mini LED TV on Google TV with Google Gemini. The 65-inch costs $1,199.99, regular $2,499.99. TCL lists a 144Hz panel refresh rate with VRR and FreeSync Premium Pro, up to 4000+ discrete dimming zones and up to 6,000 peak nits. TCL’s page does not state a model year.
Go ifA bright, high-refresh Mini LED on Google TV
Skip ifYou need a stated model year or update window
Why #5 over #6: It lists 144Hz and up to 4000+ dimming zones, versus the TCL QM7L, whose page lists no refresh or port specs.
6
Sony BRAVIA 3 II
Answrs VerdictA 2026 65-inch Sony Google TV for $899.99.
Price: $899.99 for the 65-inch, listed as the MSRP, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: 2026, as labeled on Sony’s pageSmart platform: Google TV with GeminiGaming: HDMI 2.1 features including 4K/120fps, VRR and ALLMAudio: Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support
The BRAVIA 3 II is a 2026 Sony LED TV on Google TV with Gemini. The 65-inch is listed at $899.99 MSRP. Sony lists HDMI 2.1 features including 4K/120fps, VRR and ALLM, plus Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support.
Go ifA simple 65-inch Google TV from Sony
Skip ifYou want Mini LED or OLED; this is an LED model
Why #6 over #7: It lists HDMI 2.1 gaming features and costs $899.99, versus $699.99 for the 55-inch TCL QM7L, which lists none.
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TCL QM7L
Answrs VerdictSQD-Mini LED and Google TV for $699.99 in 55 inches.
Price: $699.99 for the 55-inch, regular $1,199.99, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: Not stated on TCL’s pageSmart platform: Google TVDisplay: SQD-Mini LED 4K UHD HDRRating: 4.4 stars from 56 reviews on TCL’s page
The TCL QM7L is a SQD-Mini LED 4K UHD HDR TV on Google TV. The 55-inch costs $699.99, regular $1,199.99, and TCL’s page shows 4.4 stars from 56 reviews. The page does not state a model year, and it lists no ports or refresh rate.
Go ifAn affordable Mini LED in 55 inches
Skip ifYou want published ports or refresh specs; the page lists none
Why #7 over #8: It costs $699.99 for the 55-inch and runs Google TV, versus $599.99 for the 65-inch Roku Plus Series, which runs Roku OS.
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Roku Plus Series
Answrs VerdictThe best value: a 65-inch Mini-LED Roku TV for $599.99.
Price: $599.99 for the 65-inch, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: Not stated on Roku’s page; the 65-inch is model 65R6D5Smart platform: Roku OS, with Roku’s free live TV channels and The Roku ChannelDisplay: 4K QLED with Mini-LED and full array local dimming; Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLGPorts: 3 HDMI plus 1 HDMI eARC
The Roku Plus Series is a 4K QLED TV with Mini-LED and full array local dimming, and it runs Roku OS. The 65-inch (model 65R6D5) costs $599.99. It supports Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG, and has 3 HDMI plus 1 HDMI eARC. Roku’s page does not state a model year or an update window.
Go ifThe lowest price for a 65-inch Mini-LED on this list
Skip ifYou want a stated model year or update window
Why #8 over #9: It costs $599.99 for the 65-inch, versus $699.99 for the 55-inch TCL QM7L.
9
LG QNED74B Mini LED
Answrs VerdictA 2026 Mini LED with webOS for $279.99 in 50 inches.
Price: $279.99 for the 50-inch, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: 2026, as labeled on LG’s pageSmart platform: webOS with software updates that download automatically for up to 4 yearsDisplay: Mini LED with the a7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 and HDR10 Pro
The QNED74B is a 2026 LG Mini LED TV. The 50-inch costs $279.99. It has the a7 AI Processor 4K Gen9 and HDR10 Pro, and runs webOS, with software updates that download automatically for up to 4 years.
Go ifA small Mini LED with webOS for a bedroom or den
Skip ifYou want a screen above 50 inches at this price
Why #9 over #10: It states up to 4 years of updates for $279.99, versus 7 years for the Samsung U8000H at $199.99.
10
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H
Answrs VerdictThe cheapest pick: a 2026 Samsung smart TV for $199.99 in 43 inches.
Price: $199.99 for the 43-inch, was $249.99, as read on the page on Nov 5, 2026Model year: 2026, as labeled on Samsung’s pageSmart platform: One UI Tizen with 7 years of automatic OS updatesProcessor: Crystal Processor 4KFree channels: Subscription-free channels, including 700+ premium channels with Samsung TV Plus
The Crystal UHD U8000H is a 2026 Samsung smart TV. The 43-inch costs $199.99, down from $249.99. It has a Crystal Processor 4K and runs One UI Tizen with 7 years of automatic OS updates. Samsung lists subscription-free channels, including 700+ premium channels with Samsung TV Plus.
Go ifThe lowest price on this list with 7 years of OS updates
Skip ifYou want Mini LED or OLED
How we ranked these
We ranked each TV on what its maker’s or store’s own page states: smart platform, software-update support, picture technology, gaming specs and the price for the size shown. Sets that state a 2026 model year and publish more detail rank higher. Every price is for the size named and was read on Nov 5, 2026. We did not test the TVs. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is a smart TV?
A smart TV has streaming apps built in. The platforms on this list are Samsung’s One UI Tizen, LG’s webOS, Google TV on the Hisense, Sony and TCL sets, and Roku OS on the Roku Plus Series.
How long does a smart TV keep getting updates?
Samsung states 7 years of automatic OS updates for the QN70H and U8000H, and LG states up to 5 years for the C6 and up to 4 years for the QNED74B. The Hisense, Sony, TCL and Roku pages we read state no number of years.
What is the cheapest smart TV on this list?
The Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H at $199.99 for the 43-inch. The cheapest 65-inch is the Roku Plus Series at $599.99.
Which smart TV is best for gaming?
The LG OLED evo C6 lists a 165Hz refresh rate with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium, the Hisense U7SG lists a native 165 Hz and 4 HDMI 2.1 ports, and the TCL QM8L lists a 144Hz panel.
Years of software or OS updates stated on the maker’s page at a glance
LG QNED74B Mini LED4 years
LG OLED evo C65 years
Samsung Neo QLED QN70H7 years
Samsung Crystal UHD U8000H7 years
Years of software or OS updates stated on the maker’s page, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
