Best for TV speaker-only viewing
Hisense U6SF Pro
4.2 attribute score
Highest scored product for this attribute based on supporting review evidence.
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Safest pick
Hisense UR8SG
4.1 attribute score
Balances the attribute score, supporting reviews, and overall product strength.
Most evidence
Hisense UR9SG
6 supporting reviews
Has the broadest review evidence for this attribute.
Best overall product
Samsung 77S90H OLED
4.1 overall score
Strongest overall product among items with scored evidence for this attribute.
Several listeners find the built-in subwoofer sufficient for casual watching without a soundbar, but one lab test warned of thin audio and low maximum volume.
Pros: overall satisfaction, value for money
Cons: Smart TV platform, advertising intrusiveness
Built-in sound is capable of enjoyable everyday watching and sometimes impressive bass, though home-theater listeners may prefer an external system.
Pros: gaming performance, color volume
Cons: blooming control, dark-room performance
Speech is generally clear and usable for regular television, and some find the speakers surprisingly satisfying. Bass-heavy films and music benefit from an external sound system.
Pros: HDMI 2.1 port count, overall satisfaction
Cons: HDR performance, bass performance
Clear dialogue makes the internal speakers usable, although reviewers differ sharply about loudness and overall richness.
Pros: black levels, contrast ratio
Cons: Dolby Vision support, stutter handling
Built-in audio is good enough for some living rooms, but others hear thinness or distortion and recommend a soundbar.
Pros: peak brightness, picture quality
Cons: value for money, color accuracy
Built-in sound is sufficient for typical viewing in a reasonably quiet room. Buyers after rich cinematic bass may still want separate speakers.
Pros: design and appearance, maximum volume
Cons: picture quality, value for money