The Best Big Screen TVs Under $1,000 of 2026

• Screen sizes under $1,000: 55”, 65”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Roku

A fantastic mid-range TV, the TCL 6-Series has bright mini-LED performance and a set of features that make gamers happy. As a Roku TV, it also has our favorite smart platform out of the box.

Whether you're watching your favorite streaming show during the day or taking in a movie at night, the 6-Series’ picture quality is quite good—pairing deep black levels with bright highlights that reach as high as 1,300 nits during HDR content. Because it’s a quantum dot TV, colors are also well-saturated no matter the type of content. Compared to the similarly priced Hisense U8H, the 6-Series offers better picture processing, especially when it comes to upscaling content, but it covers 92% of the wide HDR color gamut, which is slightly less than our best overall pick.

A terrific option for gamers, the 6-Series has four HDMI 2.1 ports, two of which support 4K gaming at 144Hz with Variable Refresh Rate enabled. Importantly, the TV's dedicated eARC port is separate from the TV's pair of gaming-optimized ports, so it can accommodate two next-gen consoles and a dedicated soundbar. Also supported are Auto Low Latency Mode and FreeSync Premium Pro.

People who want to tweak picture and audio settings may be a bit disappointed by the 6-Series. Options include various picture presets and ways to make basic adjustments to the TV's backlight and color temperature, but that's about it. However, if you're a set-it-and-forget-it type of viewer, the 6-Series will serve you well.

If you’re hoping to save money on a gaming-ready TV that looks good right out of the box, the 6-Series is hard to beat at its price tag.

See our full TCL 6-Series R655 (2022) review.

• Screen sizes: 55”, 65”, 75”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG
• Smart platform: Google TV

The Hisense U7H is a well-rounded TV that performs well in both bright and dark rooms, has an easy-to-use smart platform, and is a great option for gamers

With an average ANSI picture brightness of about 650 nits in both SDR and HDR, the U7H is one of the brightest TVs at its price. Its specular highlights are even more impressive—our lab tests found small, concentrated pockets of brightness can crack 1,000 nits in HDR. The U7H’s quantum dot-enhanced colors deserve praise, too. It covers about 93% of the HDR color gamut (DCI-P3), enough volume for the TV’s colors to really pop in HDR.

As long as the U7H is not directly in a sunbeam, it holds up quite well. While its black levels aren’t as deep as some competitors, the U7H performs well in dark rooms, thanks to its ability to get bright. Overall, its performance is suitable for both bright- and dark-viewing environments.

Gamers on a budget should consider the U7H. Its panel features a native 120Hz refresh rate, and two of its HDMI ports support 4K gaming at 120Hz. Unfortunately, one of its 4K/120Hz-enabled ports also serves as the TV’s dedicated eARC port, which is a negative if you own two next-gen gaming consoles and an eARC-enabled soundbar. Even considering that, there’s no better gaming TV on the market today in the U7H’s price range.

The amount of value with the U7H is remarkable, but there are some shortcomings. While testing, we experienced severe light bloom when viewed off-axis, and Hisense’s picture processing struggles to upscale sub-4K content as well as some competitors. Still, the U7H punches well above its weight and is worth considering.

See our full Hisense U7H review.

• Screen sizes under $1,000: 43-inch”, 50”, 55”, 60”, 65”
• HDR support: HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
• Smart platform: Samsung Tizen OS

The Samsung Q60B is an all-around good pick for people upgrading an older television or those diving into 4K TV. However, people who prioritize HDR performance or next-gen gaming will want to look at different models.

With a sleek design, the Q60B will be a beautiful addition to any living room. The panel is narrow, with slim, L-shaped feet. Setting it up is easy, too.

The Q60B is bright enough for daytime viewing even in sunny rooms, thanks to its color-enhancing quantum dots, although it performs better in dark-room settings, pairing respectable brightness with deep black levels. Unfortunately, the Q60B doesn’t get bright enough for HDR content to really pop.

Gamers should know that the Q60B supports Auto Low Latency Mode, but not Variable Refresh Rate. Also, it features a native refresh rate of 60Hz and lacks HDMI 2.1 support, so 4K gaming at 120fps is not possible.

See our full Samsung Q60B review.

• Screen sizes under $1,000: 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”
• HDR support: Dolby Vision, HDR10, HDR10+, HLG
• Smart platform: Google TV

The Hisense U6H delivers respectable picture quality that casual users will appreciate.

It has fantastic out-of-the-box color accuracy in some of its picture modes. Not bright enough to thrive in a sun-drenched room, the U6H is good for rooms with an average amount of lighting, where it’s easier to appreciate its deep black levels and sharp contrast control. The U6H is susceptible to light bloom when bright picture elements are surrounded by darkness. The problem is even more noticeable in off-axis viewing. It also struggles to upscale sub-4K content and its subpar motion handling can be distracting.

While it lacks high-end gaming features like 4K/120Hz support, it does support Auto Low Latency Mode and Variable Refresh Rate. Gamers who are looking for a TV that’ll last them several years into the future might want to spend a bit more on the Hisense U8H.

See our full Hisense U6H review.