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If you’re looking to save money on a new TV, you have a lot of choices right now. Prices for very large TVs have dropped in recent years. Further, prices on many 2025 models are at their lowest ever, and we’re also now seeing price drops on newer, 2026 sets.

While the very best 75-inch sets remain relatively pricey, you can spend under $1,000 and still get a really enjoyable big-screen TV. Many less expensive TVs offer disappointing [high dynamic range (HDR) performance](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/everything-you-need-to-know-about-4k-hdr-tvs-a3185152015/), but you can find a few that excel at this technology. When executed at a high level, HDR can enhance a TV’s brightness, contrast, and color, making the images on the screen appear more lifelike.

In this article

-   [Top-Performing TVs](#top-performing-tvs)
-   [Best Under $1,000](#best-75-inch-tvs-under-1000)
-   [How CR Tests TVs](#how-cr-tests-tvs)

Most TVs on the market are LCD models, but [OLED TVs](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/qled-vs-oled-and-qd-oled-which-tv-tech-is-right-for-you-a6691090566/) have dominated our ratings for several years, providing rich, deep blacks and unlimited viewing angles. Thanks to improvements in [backlight technologies](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/why-your-next-tv-may-have-mini-leds-a7407663850/), including the use of [Mini LEDs](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/why-your-next-tv-may-have-mini-leds-a7407663850/), more LCD sets now offer performance that’s nearly as good. In general, OLEDs are more expensive, though prices have been falling recently.

More on TVs

No matter what kind of TV you choose, you can usually pay less by buying any of these models in a smaller screen size. Check out our list of the [best 65-inch 4K TVs under $1,000](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/best-65-inch-tvs-under-1000-dollars-a1096006876/) for more options.

CR digital members can view this list of TVs and sort through our [TV ratings](https://www.consumerreports.org/products/tvs/ratings-overview/) by price to find lower-cost models that could be a great fit for their needs. For example, mediocre sound will tend to bring down a TV’s Overall Score. But that set might be a terrific choice if you intend to use a [soundbar](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/sound-bars/buying-guide/). A set with a narrower viewing angle might not be a problem if you can sit directly in front of it. (You don’t need to be a member to get shopping advice from our [TV buying guide](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/tvs/buying-guide/).)

## Top-Performing TVs

You can’t go wrong with any of these sets. All are top-performing models with great picture quality and the ability to deliver a compelling HDR experience.

Note: All the LCD/LED sets below have 75-inch screens, while the OLED TVs come with 77-inch screens.

## Best 75-Inch TVs Under $1,000

If you want to spend less, you can still get a big-screen TV that delivers very good to excellent overall picture quality. The trade-off is a more limited HDR experience.

## How CR Tests TVs

The TV test team at Consumer Reports puts every TV through a battery of tests in our TV labs.

We first set up each TV and carefully note all its key features, such as resolution, number of HDMI inputs, and support for streaming services and voice-enabled digital assistants. We then set up the TV for optimal performance using the set’s built-in presets and picture controls. We use objective tests and measurements, as well as real-world video clips and subjective evaluations, to determine picture detail, color accuracy, and contrast.

We compare each TV with one of several fully calibrated reference TVs in our labs.

HDR, short for high dynamic range, is now found in a vast majority of midsized and large sets. HDR increases the contrast between the brightest whites and the darkest blacks that a TV can produce. To deliver a compelling HDR experience, a TV requires sufficient peak brightness capability to produce more vibrant, colorful images with greater contrast, much closer to what we see in real life.

To test HDR performance, we measure a TV’s peak brightness using a $40,000 Photo Research PR-740 spectroradiometer (also used for measuring fine colors and deep black tones) and industry-standard and proprietary test patterns. We then evaluate the TV’s HDR performance with very dark and very bright scenes and video clips that feature an extended range of colors.

For viewing angle, we evaluate picture quality in terms of clarity, color accuracy, and contrast at various horizontal and vertical viewing angles. Motion-blur tests, conducted at various speeds, assess how effectively a TV can produce a blur-free image during motion scenes.

Sound quality is evaluated using a TV’s built-in speakers in subjective testing by a trained listening panel, with support from audio test equipment. We listen for the overall quality of sound, the depth of bass, effective volume levels, and audible distortion during dialogue, music, and movie soundtracks. (Many TVs have disappointing sound in comparison with their image quality. You can address that by adding a [soundbar](https://www.consumerreports.org/electronics-computers/sound-bars/?EXTKEY=SG72E00&ds_rl=1247060&ds_rl=1247114&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwv-2pBhB-EiwAtsQZFPYLMxiz9cJ5stliGpPNhvAFBSwMCoMzgGi7rqB5Jsde0cdcD2AiABoCZnUQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds).)

The versatility score measures a TV’s useful features, including—but not limited to—access to streaming services, the ability to work with digital voice assistants, the number of HDMI and USB inputs, and support for various media formats.

Finally, in recent years, we’ve added data privacy and security scores for all the TVs we test. Now that TVs routinely connect to the internet, data privacy and security have become concerns for consumers.

Consumer Reports evaluates the various ways TV brands collect, use, and share consumer data; how well they protect it; and how transparent they are about their data practices. We encourage TV manufacturers to ship their sets to consumers with the optimal privacy settings enabled by default. You can also [adjust the settings yourself](https://www.consumerreports.org/privacy/how-to-turn-off-smart-tv-snooping-features/).