5 of the Best OLED TVs You Can Buy in 2026 (So Far)

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At BGR, our goal is to give technical advice to consumers, and one nugget of wisdom we like to pass on is how fantastic OLED TVs are. The “cutting edge” picture technology for many 2026 sets is Mini RGB LED, but even the best local dimming can’t reproduce the perfect black levels you’ll get with an OLED display. Not to mention that when it comes to overall brightness, many OLED TVs today can rival leading LED models.

Three of the biggest TV companies on the market are LG, Samsung, and Sony, and they all make exceptional OLED sets. But when we’re shopping for a new TV, we know how difficult it can be to distinguish this year’s flagships from last year’s mid-range options. That’s where we come in, and our roundup of the five best OLED TVs you can buy in 2026 contains a mix of 2025 and 2026 releases.

As you might have guessed, older TVs that are still sold new may cost a little less than a brand’s latest and greatest models. That said, there’s a lot to point out and discuss, and we’ll start by looking at our top pick for 2026 so far: the LG G6 series.

LG has been a prolific OLED manufacturer for many years and the image technology continues to improve. When it comes to flagship displays, LG’s $3,400 65-inch G6 series is a tough set to beat and one of the best OLEDs LG has ever made. Striking black levels and rich colors are on point with this set, and LG’s AI Alpha 11 Gen 3 processor does a phenomenal job of optimizing picture quality in real time. And thanks to its primary RGB 2.0 tandem panel and LG’s Hyper Radiant technology, the G6 series also delivers class-leading brightness.

Our friends at What Hi-Fi compared the LG G6 and last year’s flagship LG G5 side-by-side, and the former came out on top for overall brightness. But the publication also criticized the G6 for occasional excessive brightening and saturation, and felt that the G5 offered a more natural image before calibration. That’s no big deal, because the G6 is an absolute powerhouse for console and PC gaming. With its native 165Hz refresh rate, built-in gaming optimizer, and HDMI 2.1 on all four ports, you’ll experience little lag and screen tearing.

The LG G6 runs webOS 26 for its operating system and user interface, and the manufacturer claims you’ll get up to five years of operating system updates. At the time of writing, the 65-inch G6 was marked down to $3,000 at Best Buy and a handful of other retailers.

Not only is Samsung one of the leading TV manufacturers in the world, but it’s also one of the best companies to buy an OLED set from. The $2,200 65-inch Samsung S95H is the flagship of 2026, using a QD-OLED panel to push brightness and color to new levels. The TV also uses Samsung’s NQ4 AI Gen 3 processor, which does an exceptional job of optimizing picture quality in real time, and its wide viewing angle prevents loss of image detail when you’re not sitting directly in front of the screen.

On Amazon, the 65-inch S95H has a 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on over 230 reviews. Most people like the TV’s picture quality and other features, but we’ve read reviews from several users mentioning a faulty One Connect Box. Fortunately, the One Connect is a separate purchase, as the TV’s chassis already has four HDMI 2.1 ports that push up to 4K/165Hz. It’s also worth mentioning that black levels can appear high when there’s too much ambient light in your viewing space.

PCMag praised the S95H for its “vibrant, lifelike image with a wide color gamut” and “ultra-low input lag.” Often faced with LG, it can be difficult to choose between a high-end Samsung OLED and a competitive LG model. But when it comes to premium TVs, the S95H has more than earned its place at the top of the Samsung ladder.

Compared to the LG G6, the $1,400 65-inch LG C5 Series is a very attractive OLED option, especially if you’re looking to save a few bucks. At the time of writing, the TV was marked down to $1,200, and since it’s a 2025 release, we expect this LG to continue to get the markdown treatment until it’s no longer available. The LG C5 is no slouch when it comes to picture performance; the TV supports HDMI 2.1 on all four inputs, as well as VRR and ALLM for console and PC gaming. The C5 also has a native 144Hz refresh rate and supports all HDR formats except HDR10+ (the TV also doesn’t support DTS passthrough).

The LG C5 earned a perfect 5/5 rating from TechRadar, but we definitely back the “sound could be better” detractor noted by the publication. The thinner the TV chassis, the smaller the built-in speakers, and the LG C5 definitely struggles to fill a room with immersive sound. It’s the same with most TVs, though, which is why LG and other AV manufacturers make home theater soundbars. Amazon users gave the 65-inch C5 a rating of 4.5 stars out of 5, based on more than 1,320 reviews, and even the most demanding blurbs included compliments on the picture quality.

One user mentioned that you might not notice a huge difference if you upgrade from an LG C4 to the C5, but that iterative changes from one generation to the next are pretty normal. Finally, the C5 is also equipped with version 2025 of webOS, and LG offers up to four years of updates, as well as a new version of the OS once a year.

Similar to the LG C5 series, the $1,700 65-inch Samsung S90F sits a rung below the brand’s best 2025 OLED, the S95F. While the latter is brighter and offers a higher refresh rate (165Hz vs. 120Hz), the S90F is much cheaper and offers many of the same core features, including Samsung’s NQ4 AI Gen 3 processor and a QD-OLED display for the 55-, 65-, and 77-inch sizes; the 42, 48 and 83 inch sizes use a WOLED panel.

Out of the box, the S90F delivers incredible picture quality, and its solid HDR performance puts it in competition with some of the best mid-range LEDs on the market. Although the TV does an excellent job of combating glare and reflections, black levels seem high in a bright room, so you may want to invest in a few pairs of blackout curtains. And since this is a Samsung TV, this OLED doesn’t support Dolby Vision or DTS passthrough, but there’s really no other downside we can think of.

Other notable features include HDMI 2.1 on all four inputs, VRR and ALLM support, and Samsung’s version of the Tizen operating system for the user interface and smart TV features. It’s also a bit difficult to recommend the Samsung S90H 2026, mainly because it’s very close to the S90F in terms of specs but costs $1,000 more.

Sony’s OLED TV lineup isn’t as extensive as Samsung or LG’s, but what the brand lacks in available models it more than makes up for in picture technology. The set we’re highlighting is the $3,300 Sony Bravia 8 II, and it uses the same QD-OLED panel as the flagship Samsung S95F (2025). Paired with Sony’s XR processor, the Bravia 8 II is designed to deliver vibrant, rich colors that automatically adjust in real time based on what’s on screen. It also does a great job of resisting glare and reflections in a well-lit room. That said, the TV doesn’t do the best job of displaying deep blacks when there’s a lot of ambient light.

Traditionally, OLED TVs look best in a dark room and unlike the Bravia 9 Mini LED, you won’t have any issues with blooming during dark scenes. The Bravia 8 II also has a wide viewing angle, so even the seat farthest from the center of the screen is still a good seat. As far as gaming TVs go, this Sony has a native 120Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 on ports 3 and 4, and VRR and ALLM support. Input lag on the Bravia 8 II is a bit more pronounced than on competing TVs, but not to the point where we’d advise. against this Sony TV for gaming.

Available in 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, the Sony Bravia 8 II might be one of the last Sony OLED TVs we ever see, as it looks like the company is going all-in on RGB Mini LED technology. And that $3,300 figure is just the suggested list price; at the time of writing, the 65-inch size was marked down to $2,610.

Buying an OLED TV should be exciting, but we know there are tons of models and sizes on the market in 2026. When selecting the TVs that made this list, we looked closely at picture criteria, including brightness, colors, motion handling, and gaming performance. We also stuck to LG, Samsung, and Sony, as older Panasonic OLEDs are increasingly hard to find, and the only set made by Philips (exclusive to Sam’s Club) is nowhere near as good as the competition. We’ve also done our best to highlight deals and discounts, and tried to include a mix of all-new 2026 releases and some holdovers from 2025.