# TechRadar Buying Guide: Top 55-Inch 4K TVs Compared Across OLED and Mini-LED

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Published on Savlume: 2026-01-13T14:02:11.000Z
Content updated: 2026-10-11T19:24:35.324Z
Source publication time: 2026-01-13T14:02:11.000Z
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TechRadar's buying guide compares 55-inch 4K TVs based on the publication's objective lab measurements and subjective viewing tests. The author names the LG C5 as the top overall choice for its balanced OLED picture and four 4K 144Hz HDMI 2.1 ports, while recommending the Hisense U75QG as the top US budget mini-LED option for bright rooms. Other highlighted picks include the Samsung S95F for premium anti-glare performance, Samsung QN90F for sports, LG B5 for entry-level OLED buyers, and LG G5 for wall mounting. Trade-offs across models include mediocre built-in audio, missing HDR formats on certain brands, and unverified current US pricing.

## Media review

TechRadar’s tested and reviewed comparison names the LG C5 its favorite overall 55-inch TV, while recommending different models for particular budgets and uses.

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- Source-reported strength: The guide compares models across OLED, mini-LED, QLED, and standard LED technology and identifies use-case-specific picks.
- Source-reported strength: The LG C5 is praised for picture quality and gaming features, including four HDMI 2.1 ports with 4K 144Hz support.
- Source-reported strength: The guide discusses drawbacks as well as strengths, including sound, viewing-angle, brightness, and HDR-format limitations.
- Source-reported limitation: The supplied article text gives no specific US prices for the recommended models, so readers cannot compare their purchase costs from this excerpt.
- Source-reported limitation: The supplied text is truncated during the LG G5 section, so it does not include the full guide or all later recommendations.

### Which model does the guide name as its overall 55-inch pick?

The LG C5.

### Which model does the guide identify as its US budget pick?

The Hisense U75QG.

### What trade-off does the guide identify for the LG C5’s built-in sound?

It calls the sound just fine and says a soundbar is needed for more depth and impact.
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TechRadar Buying Guides: https://www.techradar.com/televisions/the-best-55-inch-4k-tvs-for-all-budgets-all-tested-by-our-experts

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