Best 2025 TVs for design and appearance

#1 Samsung QN70F
4.8

The slim chassis, understated styling and neat rear finish give the QN70F an appealing living-room appearance.

Pros: picture quality, 4K at 144 Hz support

Cons: sound quality, value for money

#2 TCL 98QM8K
4.8

Nearly invisible bezels and premium metallic trim make this enormous TV look surprisingly elegant.

Pros: peak brightness, picture quality

Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling

#3 TCL QM9K
4.5

The premium screen-forward appearance and metal accents earn broad praise. A few find the stand and finishing details less luxurious than the flagship price suggests.

Pros: peak brightness, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, shadow detail

#4 Sony BRAVIA 5
4.5

The minimalist shape and discreet front styling look premium in a living room; the larger model's thickness is less elegant from the side.

Pros: picture quality, black levels

Cons: HDR brightness, value for money

#5 TCL QM5K
4.3

The QM5K looks surprisingly polished for its price, with a textured back and simple feet despite its plastic construction.

Pros: black levels, picture quality

Cons: HDR performance, blooming control

#6 Sony Bravia 8 II
4.2

The slim-bezel, minimalist One Slate design looks refined and premium without being flashy, with a finish that suits wall mounting or a modern room.

Pros: gaming performance, peak brightness

Cons: HDMI 2.1 support, HDMI 2.1 port count

#7 Hisense U75QG
4.1

The TV looks clean and modern, but the thicker chassis and plastic-heavy construction keep it from feeling as sleek as premium rivals.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: reliability, build quality

#8 Sony BRAVIA 2 II
4.1

Slim bezels and clean lines give it an understated, attractive appearance, though the predominantly plastic body is clearly entry-level.

Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: sound quality, reliability

#9 LG QNED85A
4.1

Some owners enjoy the clean, thin-looking silhouette, while the thick bezel and plastic construction leave a more basic impression under closer inspection.

Pros: picture quality, maximum volume

Cons: sound quality, bass performance

#10 Hisense U65QF
4.1

Design is generally clean, simple, and appropriate for the price, with slim bezels and understated styling. It is not universally seen as premium, and stand placement limits flexibility for some...

Pros: overall satisfaction, value for money

Cons: smart TV platform, blooming control

#11 LG UA77
4.0

The appearance ranges from straightforward and utilitarian to surprisingly sleek, depending on expectations.

Pros: viewing angles, smart TV platform

Cons: overall satisfaction, refresh rate

#12 Panasonic Z8BA OLED
4.0

The solid, speaker-integrated design appeals to some enthusiasts, while others find its thicker chassis and bezel dated.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: size options, value for money

#13 Samsung 100QN80F
4.0

Rear styling gets praise.

Pros: Large-screen immersion, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, black levels

#14 LG QNED92A
3.8

Thin bezels create a clean, modern front, with sturdy metal touches. The plastic back and somewhat bulky body are less luxurious.

Pros: gaming performance, overall satisfaction

Cons: sound quality, value for money

#15 Samsung U8000F
3.8

Its restrained design and thin bezels look tidy from the front, while plastic details and a bulky rear lower the premium impression.

Pros: color accuracy, upscaling quality

Cons: picture quality, sound quality

#16 Hisense U8QG
3.8

Thin bezels and metallic trim look premium from the front, but the deep cabinet and large-screen stands reduce sleekness.

Pros: peak brightness, HDR brightness

Cons: sound quality, viewing angles

#17 LG StanByMe 2
3.7

The look is divisive: many customers call it sleek, clean, sophisticated, and easy to fit into a room, while experts criticize the chunky body and thick bezels. A few buyers...

Pros: overall satisfaction, portability and versatility

Cons: value for money, menu responsiveness

#18 Hisense 98QD5QG
3.5

The design is plain rather than luxurious, although it looks good enough for its low price.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: Weight and handling, black levels

#19 Samsung U7900F
3.5

Slim upper and side bezels create a fairly tidy look for an entry-level television.

Pros: picture quality, smart TV platform

Cons: value for money, refresh rate

#20 TCL Q77K
3.3

The slim exterior is appealing for a budget television, although materials and frame details are less refined than premium models.

Pros: picture quality, value for money

Cons: viewing angles, HDR performance