There's nothing quite like finishing a long day at work or in the garden and unwinding with some entertainment, be it films or your favourite quiz show. The best way to do this is with an excellent quality TV, such as a QLED TV.
A QLED TV is a great investment, as it can truly provide an immersive viewing experience, due to its QLED technology. QLED stands for Quantum Dot LED and it hit the market in 2017 via Samsung, rivalling LG's OLED tech.
When it comes to OLED vs QLED, there has been plenty of discussion over which is better, with both having their advantages and disadvantages. Being an advanced and more expensive type of screen, you're less likely to find it in smaller sets like 24-inch TVs or even 32-inch models.
QLED TVs have many perks, such as the fact that they have great brightness levels and are power efficient. Another very handy perk with QLED TVs is that they aren't as expensive as OLED TVs, meaning you should be able to keep to a tighter budget than you expected when purchasing your new TV. While the visuals on these TV's are great, you may also want to add some amazing audio too with a high quality home speaker too.
We've included a pretty wide range of options in our roundup, so whether you're looking for a 43-inch-TV, or you can stretch your budget a little bit more, we have got you covered.
The best QLED TVs in detail:
Editor's pick
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This Samsung model brings you vibrant imagery and clear audio at a very moderate price. It also has a 100% Colour Volume and Dual LED, which means that all colours are clearly depicted despite varying brightness levels. The Dual LED truly enhances the contrast in colours, meaning you'll get to view your film or show exactly as was intended.
One reviewer said: 'Quality of the picture is brilliant and its range. It's perfect value for what it is. There are loads of inputs in the back for whatever you need. The set up is excellent. Can't fault it!'
Pros
- Vivid images
Cons
- Not the best quality audio
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With a spectacular 8K HDR resolution, the Samsung QE55Q700TATXXU provides you with a truly cinematic experience. It also has incredible audio features, such as Object Tracking Sound+, which is Samsung's directional surround sound technology. This helps you have a truly immersive viewing experience, and make you feel like you're right in the midst of the on-screen action.
One reviewer said: 'It's easy to set up with a great picture. Sound is good when connected to a sound bar and it easily connects to a Samsung phone.'
Pros
- Incredible resolution
- Crisp audio
Cons
- Not the best colour accuracy
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Best value for money
Hisense's 4K Ultra HD HDR QLED technology delivers an incredible resolution, with vibrant colours that'll make for an impressive viewing experience. It also has Dolby Atmos, which provides very crisp and clear sounds, reinforcing an immersive viewing experience.
One reviewer said: 'PROS - great picture. CONS - annoying controls. The screen is very bright. Fine during the day but at night it's too bright. You can change it by digging down into picture settings but its 4 presses. Not much but when you're doing it every time your turn on the tv and every night it really needs a toggle button.
I have apple tv and that seems to have different hd picture settings to normal tv. So it's all a bit confusing.
alerts : it shows alerts when it switches devices and signals. need way to turn these off.'
Pros
- Excellent audio
- Impressive display
Cons
- Lacks some refined features
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SAMSUNG QE55QN90BATXXU 55" Smart 4K Ultra HD HDR Neo QLED TV with Bixby, Alexa & Google Assistant
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If you're looking to spend a little more so you can truly enjoy those premium features, then let us recommend the QE55QN95AATXXU. This Samsung model has an incredible sound system and impressive picture quality, it delivers on almost every factor. The Quantum Dot technology provides clear, nuanced, and vivid colours, whilst the Object Tracking Sound reinforces the immersive viewing experience.
One reviewer said: 'Excellent picture quality and sound.'
Pros
- Very clear imagery
- Great for gamers
Cons
- Doesn't have Dolby Vision or Dolby Atmos
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Best budget QLED TV
As we previously mentioned, we wanted our roundup to be suitable for everyone looking to buy a QLED TV, and this includes having varying TV prices. If you're a tighter budget, this Samsung model could be ideal for you. The screen's micro-dimming reinforces the resolution, allowing shadows, contrasts and colours to come alive and jump from the screen.
One reviewer said: 'So my Dad bought a Sony 4K TV, one that cost nearly double the price of this one. He was eager to show me how fast it could load to Netflix. So after he was done and I had watched this TV take 20-30 seconds to get it loaded, I showed him my Samsung... This TV takes 5 seconds and you are ready to go. I even set up it to just load straight to Netflix first. I don't really watch normal TV, I hate adverts and do all I can to avoid them.'
Pros
- Great price point
Cons
- Not many HDMI ports
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Despite its pretty modest price tag, the TCL 65C715K is a pretty impressive QLED TV. It supports all the streaming services you'd expect with a smart TV and features a 4K resolution and HDR10+ support, which delivers crisp and clear imagery. It also boasts Dolby Atmos audio, which helps create an immersive viewing experience.
One reviewer said: 'Great picture at a very budget price.why pay hundreds more for it to say a different name on the front.'
Pros
- Good quality audio
Cons
- Not the best image quality
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is a QLED TV worth it?
This is completely up to you and is dependent on your TV viewing needs. If you're looking for incredible brightness levels as well as sharp colour contrasts, then a QLED TV is a great choice.
What are the best apps to download for a smart TV?
In terms of subscription streaming and catch-up apps, we’d recommend you download Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, BBC iPlayer, ITV Hub, All 4, YouTube and Spotify.
It is good to note that you will need a WiFi or Ethernet connection and a stable internet connection in order for these apps to work properly.
What is a 4K TV?
A 4K TV gives you four times the detail of regular HD TVs, so the image is crisper, there's more contrast, and the colours are brighter.
There are more TV shows and movies released every day that are in super-high definition, so investing in a 4K TV means you really do get the most out of TV and film productions.
You might also see 4K TVs called Ultra HD, UHD, and even 4K Ultra HD - but they all mean the same thing.