Which is the Best Television to Buy?
CES 2025 showcased a plethora of upcoming televisions, with manufacturers emphasizing software enhancements, particularly in artificial intelligence, and vying for dominance in screen size. However, concrete details on these new models remain scarce. This makes choosing the best television to buy a challenging task. This article will break down the announcements from major manufacturers to help you navigate the upcoming TV landscape.
Major TV Manufacturers and Their 2025 Offerings
Several leading brands unveiled their 2025 TV lineups at CES, each with its own focus and technological advancements. While specifics are limited, understanding the general direction of each manufacturer can inform your purchasing decision.
LG: Expanding OLED and QNED Options
LG led the pack in announcements, confirming numerous models across its OLED and QNED LCD TV lines. The company largely adhered to its established design patterns for both technologies. For a more in-depth look at LG’s OLED offerings, consult our comprehensive OLED TV guide (OLED TV guide). Details regarding their six QNED LCD TV series are available in our LCD/LED TV guide (LCD/LED TVs).
Panasonic: Flagship OLED and Mini-LED Models
Continuing its resurgence in the US market, Panasonic announced two flagship series: the Z95B OLED (OLED TV series, the Z95B) and the W95B mini-LED (mini-LED TV series, the W95B). Furthermore, Panasonic unveiled the budget-friendly W70B LED series (W70B), exclusively for the US market, featuring smaller screen sizes.
Samsung: Doubling Down on Mini-LED and QD-OLED
Samsung showcased new 8K and 4K mini-LED TVs (QN990F, QN900F, QN90F, QN80F, QN70F), detailed in our LCD/LED TV guide (LCD/LED TV guide). They will also continue their QD-OLED and traditional OLED lines, discussed further in our OLED TV guide (OLED TV guide).
Hisense: Entering the Micro-LED Arena
Hisense introduced two impressive large-screen TVs: the 136MX, a 136-inch micro-LED, and the 116UX, a 116-inch TriChroma mini-LED. The 136MX signifies Hisense’s first commercially available micro-LED TV. More information on Hisense’s TriChroma technology can be found in our LCD/LED TV guide (LCD/LED TV). Pricing and availability for both models are yet to be announced, but they are expected to be premium offerings.
TCL: Focusing on the QM Series
TCL unveiled two TV series: the QM7K and QM6K (QM6K). We highlighted the QM6K in our CES favorites roundup (favorite CES products). Learn more about these models in our LCD/LED TV guide (LCD/LED TVs).
Conclusion: Navigating the 2025 TV Market
With limited concrete details available, determining the best television to buy in 2025 requires careful consideration. Each manufacturer offers unique features and technologies. Further research into individual models will be crucial as more information becomes available. Utilizing the provided resources and staying updated on upcoming announcements will be essential in making an informed purchasing decision.
