The best TVs 2023

So, why has Samsung's utterly brilliant S95B taken our top spot? Well, it's a real breakthrough in TV tech that's shaken up the TV market as we know it. The decision between QLED and OLED has always been a tough one - colour or contrast? Speed or brightness? Both QLED and OLED have their advantages and disadvantages, but now we don't even have to choose. And we think this is a welcome development in both simplifying choice and amping up picture quality.

Samsung's S95B is a combination of both Quantum Dot and OLED technology, so we truly get the best of both worlds. Gone is the backlight, and gone is the dim-looking OLED screen. Instead, the S95B has an incredible 120 Hz refresh rate, up to 2,000 nits of brightness, thanks to the excellent QLED TV quality and those pure OLED dark tones that never fail to look amazing.

Possibly one of the greatest gaming TVs ever made, LG's C2 OLED TV goes full throttle when it comes to giving their flagship OLED some seriously incredible specs.

With a response time of 1 ms (1/9th of Samsung's S95B's response time), 120 Hz and support for both AMD and NVIDIA-based games, we think this is the TV to beat when it comes to delivering the most grunt for gaming.

Paired with some terrific 40 W speakers, a plethora of real-time AI picture-enhancing tech to further heighten your gaming experience, and that oh-so-stunning OLED TV screen, and you've got yourself an unbeatable gaming giant that'll remain unbeaten for years to come.

Immerse yourself in the feeling of sitting field-side this year with one of the most exciting yet affordably priced 4K televisions on the market.

Ambilight, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and a whole range of QOL features for you to enjoy, all for less than £700. Our experts agreed that this whopping 65-inch television is perfect for capturing the dramatic highs and lows of football, the action of your favourite TV show, or even the heart-pumping combat of action games - largely due to the Ambilight feature.

A fantastic budget 4K TV from Philips to truly bring your home cinema up to date well into the future.

Affordably priced without majorly cutting back on Samsung's renowned quality - the BU8500 is a simply beautiful display, perfect for taking the centre stage of your lounge.

As an incredible 43-inch TV, the BU8500 may not be the largest television on the market, but we think the visual impact it brings to the table is nothing short of jaw-dropping for the price.

Utilising its tear-inducing Crystal HD technology, reasonably mimicking the depth and rich colour of OLED technology without the hefty price tag - the Samsung BU8500 is made for cinema lovers - from its easy-to-use home screen to its Object Tracking Sound audio technology, this is one budget television you simply cannot ignore.

Bringing the scale, sound and picture of the cinema home is no easy feat, yet luckily for us, Samsung's QE65 Neo QLED is an all-in-one cinematic powerhouse, with a mammoth 65-inch Neo-QLED screen and 60 W speakers to shake the room and then some.

Neo-QLED is essentially a more refined version of a QLED TV, with ever finer diodes for greater brightness and colour range. Colourful, ultra-fast, and loud - there's not much else you could ever want out of a television.

Samsung pulls no brakes when it comes to delivering the perfect cinematic experience all in one giant house-shaking display. And with a remarkable 120Hz refresh rate, even gamers will be truly satisfied.

Battling with glaring sunlight while watching TV? A bright room can completely obscure your TV view, making your favourite shows unwatchable. Don't decide between enjoying the sunshine and your television with Sony's XR-50X90S. Using Ambient Optimisation and light sensor technology, the X94K automatically adjusts its picture to accommodate the brightness of your room, so whether it's bright blue skies or dark cosy nights, you'll have the perfect viewing experience.

The SONY BRAVIA XR-50X90S is loaded with incredible tech goodness, one of our favourite features, however, is its 360-degree spatial sound and acoustic auto-calibration that adjusts the sound based on your room, so you always get the perfect cinematic experience.

Sony's TVs are definitely at the higher end of the price range, and the XR-50X90S is far from the exception - yet for an incredibly high-quality screen, with wide support for films, shows, gaming, and even music - it's still a fantastic deal. We think that makes this Sony the obvious choice for those struggling to see through those rogue sunbeams every morning.

8K is making its way into TV markets this year, and while they're fairly expensive, it's not difficult to see their appeal. They're double the resolution of 4K TVs. We find that hard to envisage, even having seen plenty of 4K TVs. It just has to be seen to be believed.

The picture quality on Samsung's QE55, needless to say, is quite possibly the best we've ever seen. Films and TV shows have never looked better, and that's no exaggeration. At a mind-boggling 2,000 nits - the QE55 is also one of the brightest TVs ever made, which, paired with true Neo-QLED technology, makes it fierce competition for any other 8K TVs on the market.

Of course, there are setbacks - it's got a weaker 60 Hz refresh rate, which isn't the best for gaming performance, and then there's the price. It certainly isn't a cheap television, yet some 8K models can cost up to £5,000 and more, so it's still a pretty fantastic deal.

Whether it's hosting a party, binge-watching TV shows, or blasting your way through hours of gaming, great sound takes your experience to a whole new level. In our opinion, the Samsung Q80B delivers great sound in droves. Neo QLED is the next big advancement in QLED technology. Samsung has worked out how to boost the brightness and contrast of those little Quantum Dots to bring them even closer to the best of OLED.

Despite being an all-around stunning 4K Neo-QLED TV with a 120Hz refresh rate, the Q80 B's whopping six-speaker surround sound setup undeniably takes centre-stage here, and when paired with Samsung's Adaptive Sound Plus? There aren't many home cinema setups that will stand a chance.

A bedroom TV generally doesn't need all the bells and whistles of your lounge TV. You're not looking for the earth-shattering immersion of a 65-inch TV before you drift off to sleep. Instead, you want a solid TV that looks great, with some solid sound that's easy to control from the comfort of your bed.

Hisense's 43A6EGTUK 4K smart TV fits the bill and then some. It's easy to use both with the remote and smartphone app. It's also affordable and a great size for your bedroom - but if space is at a real premium, don't forget there are still a handful of great 40-inch TVs out there. For the rest of us, despite its price, the 43A6EGTUK has a wonderful, colourful picture, with plenty of contrast from its HDR10+ support to create plenty of immersion. It's the perfect TV to sit comfortably on top of a chest of drawers opposite the bed.

Of course, there are setbacks - we think the TV's sound is particularly weak, with an output wattage of about 14 W, which is particularly low. Gaming is also mediocre on this TV - but for simple console gaming, it's perfectly fine.

If you've got the space, a TV in the kitchen can reinvigorate your after-work cooking sessions. Never miss your favourite TV shows again with LG's terrific UQ80 4K TV. At 43 inches, we find this small-ish TV to be perfect for the kitchen, without being too small to see from a distance as you slave over the hob.

Colour, brightness and sound all really pop on the UQ80, and its slick, well-made design is bound to endure the occasional knock and scrape in a busy kitchen environment. Hands coated in flour or oil, or you're keeping a close eye on a curry? Forget the remote, simply use Alexa or Google Assistant to change channels, music, streaming services or even turn your TV off entirely - how's that for convenience?