Best TVs for contrast ratio

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Best for contrast ratio

Samsung S90H

5.0 attribute score

Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.

Safest pick

LG G6

4.9 attribute score

Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.

Most evidence

Hisense U75QG

20 supporting reviews

Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.

Best overall product

Roku Pro Series (2025)

4.4 overall score

Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.

#1 Samsung S90H
5.0

OLED contrast is a standout, pairing near-perfect blacks with bright highlights for a deep, dimensional image in movies and games.

Pros: glare resistance, black levels

Cons: Dolby Vision support, color gamut

#2 LG C6
5.0

Pixel-level lighting produces superb contrast, with bright highlights standing cleanly against dark backgrounds and plenty of depth in cinematic scenes.

Pros: picture quality, gaming performance

Cons: value for money, sound quality

#3 LG G6
4.9

Perfect OLED blacks beside intense highlights create exceptional depth and punch. This remains a standout advantage in both dark and bright rooms.

Pros: picture quality, peak brightness

Cons: value for money, sound quality

#4 Roku Pro Series (2026)
4.9

Precise OLED contrast gives dark scenes depth and keeps small highlights distinct. This strength remains compelling even without high peak brightness.

Pros: contrast ratio, value for money

Cons: peak brightness, HDR brightness

#5 Roku Pro Series (2025)
4.9

Contrast is widely praised for combining bright highlights with convincing dark areas, giving movies and games strong depth without sacrificing shadow detail.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: reliability, portability and versatility

#6 LG B6
4.9

OLED contrast is a standout, with bright highlights and dark tones balancing cleanly in demanding scenes.

Pros: picture quality, value for money

Cons: stand quality, daytime viewing performance

#7 TCL QM8L
4.8

Powerful light output and precise dimming create striking contrast, giving HDR scenes strong depth and punch without routinely washing out surrounding shadows.

Pros: picture quality, value for money

Cons: stand quality, judder handling

#8 Sony Bravia 9 II
4.6

Contrast is excellent for an LCD, producing deep blacks and strong image depth. It still cannot equal OLED’s per-pixel contrast in every dark-room scene.

Pros: overall satisfaction, overall image accuracy

Cons: value for money, bass performance

#9 Hisense U65QF
4.5

Contrast is a major strength, helped by mini-LED local dimming and bright highlights. Dark-versus-bright scenes often look punchy and dimensional for the price.

Pros: overall satisfaction, value for money

Cons: smart TV platform, blooming control

#10 Hisense U75QG
4.4

Contrast is a standout strength once local dimming is active, giving bright highlights strong separation from dark backgrounds.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: reliability, build quality

#11 Sony Bravia 7 II
4.2

Contrast is generally strong, with bright highlights set against deep blacks, but OLED still produces cleaner absolute blacks and stronger pinpoint contrast in the toughest scenes.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling

#12 Sony Bravia 8 II
4.1

Contrast is excellent in favorable lighting, combining deep blacks with bright highlights, though the screen coating can reduce perceived contrast in bright rooms.

Pros: gaming performance, peak brightness

Cons: HDMI 2.1 support, HDMI 2.1 port count

#13 Amazon Ember QLED TV
3.9

Local dimming gives the Ember useful contrast and dimensionality, and several reviews call it solid or strong. Dark-scene control still falls short of better Mini-LED or OLED displays.

Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, reliability

#14 TCL QM7L
3.9

Contrast is generally strong for a midrange Mini-LED, creating punchy images and convincing depth. It still trails OLED and premium Mini-LED sets, and can look merely average in difficult scenes.

Pros: peak brightness, picture quality

Cons: color accuracy, viewing angles

#15 LG StanByMe 2
2.0

The edge-lit LCD struggles with precise contrast, especially when bright and dark areas share the frame. This is one reason reviewers do not see it as a substitute for a...

Pros: overall satisfaction, portability and versatility

Cons: value for money, menu responsiveness