# TechRadar Buying Guide: Best TVs Selected by an ISF Calibrator

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Published on Savlume: 2026-01-07T14:12:42.000Z
Content updated: 2026-10-11T19:25:33.047Z
Source publication time: 2026-01-07T14:12:42.000Z
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TechRadar TV lead Al Griffin highlights top television picks across categories based on in-lab objective testing and hands-on viewing. The LG C5 earns the best overall recommendation for its balance of OLED contrast, 144Hz gaming features, and mid-range pricing, though it offers only average audio. Budget and value options include the sub-$500 Roku Plus Series, the sub-$1,000 Hisense U8QG mini-LED, and the large-format TCL QM6K, while Samsung's S95F OLED and QN90F mini-LED lead bright-room and sports viewing despite lacking Dolby Vision support.

## Buying guide

TechRadar’s guide recommends different TVs for distinct priorities, including the LG C5 as its pick for most people, the Roku Plus Series as a budget option, and the Samsung QN90F for sports viewing.

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- Source-reported strength: The guide offers recommendations for several specific use cases and budget levels.
- Source-reported strength: It says its testing considers picture and sound quality alongside features, gaming, and overall value.
- Source-reported strength: The author describes using industry-standard equipment to measure brightness and color accuracy.
- Source-reported limitation: The guide does not give a specific checkout offer or price for the featured TVs.
- Source-reported limitation: Several recommended models have trade-offs noted in the article, such as average built-in sound or missing HDR format support.

### Which TV does the guide recommend for most people?

The guide selects the LG C5 as its best TV for most people.

### Which pick does the guide identify as its budget option?

The Roku Plus Series is presented as the best TV under $500.

### Which model does the guide recommend for sports viewing?

The guide names the Samsung QN90F as its pick for sports, citing its high brightness and Glare Free screen.
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TechRadar Buying Guides: https://www.techradar.com/televisions/im-a-trained-tv-calibrator-and-here-are-the-best-tvs-you-can-buy

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