Best OLED TV for 2026

Screen size: OLEDs come in sizes ranging from 42 inches to 97 inches, and there will likely be even larger TVs in the future. One of the best tips I can give you is, if you can afford it, to always buy a TV one size larger than you think you need. Although 65 inches is the standard right now, TVs will continue to get bigger every year and you might consider buying a 77 inch to avoid an upgrade in the near future. However, if you are buying for a bedroom or game room, you can watch TVs that are 55 inches or smaller.

Consider the older models: On the affordable side of OLED, annual model updates aren’t as dramatic as those of flagships. For TVs like the LG B5 or even the C5, for example, it makes sense to compare prices of last year’s model and get the one that’s cheaper. In the meantime, as we move forward into the new year, you’ll see prices for 2025 models continue to drop.

HDR formats: Even if it’s not completely necessary, compatibility with Dolby Vision is a plus. Of course, Samsung doesn’t support the Dolby format and instead offers its own version that it calls HDR10 plus, and it’s growing in popularity. The bottom line is that almost all 4K TVs support HDR 10, and it will work just fine.

Games : If you’re a gamer, having game-enhancing features is a bonus, including a dedicated gaming mode (to turn off processing and reduce lag), support for 120Hz or higher, and even gaming apps like Xbox Game Pass, Amazon Luna, and Steam Link.

Operating system: With the introduction of the Philips Roku TV, you have all the best Smart TV interfaces to choose from on OLED TVs. Whether it’s Google TV, Fire TV, or one of the manufacturer-specific systems, opting for a popular Smart TV interface gives you the widest choice of apps and on-demand content.