Best 2025 TVs for Movie watching

#1 TCL 98QM8K
4.8

Movies look spectacular on the giant, high-contrast HDR display, especially in dark scenes and vivid masterings.

Pros: peak brightness, picture quality

Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling

#2 Panasonic Z8BA OLED
4.7

Deep blacks, accurate color and rich HDR formats make films compelling in a dark room, apart from occasional shimmer and stutter.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: size options, value for money

#3 Sony BRAVIA 5
4.5

The natural colors, refined processing and 24fps handling make films rewarding, although dark-scene purists may prefer stronger black control.

Pros: picture quality, black levels

Cons: HDR brightness, value for money

#4 Hisense U8QG
4.5

Contrast and luminous HDR highlights make films engaging, but uneven motion and occasionally overbright processing keep this from being a purist's default choice.

Pros: peak brightness, HDR brightness

Cons: sound quality, viewing angles

#5 Hisense 98QD5QG
4.4

The huge screen makes films immersive for many owners, though weak dark-scene contrast and occasional motion blur limit serious theater use.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: Weight and handling, black levels

#6 LG QNED92A
4.3

4K films look detailed and rich in contrast, especially from a central seat, and the best scenes are striking. Weak speakers and occasional dimming artifacts make a soundbar worth considering.

Pros: gaming performance, overall satisfaction

Cons: sound quality, value for money

#7 TCL QM9K
4.2

Movies look spectacular when they exploit the contrast and bright highlights. Cinema purists may prefer OLED or a more accurate HDR tone curve.

Pros: peak brightness, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, shadow detail