Best 2025 TVs for TV speaker-only viewing

#1 TCL 98QM8K
5.0

Built-in audio can handle ordinary programs, but inconsistent loudness, bass, and clarity make an external system preferable for a screen this large.

Pros: peak brightness, picture quality

Cons: HDMI 2.1 port count, reflection handling

#2 Panasonic Z8BA OLED
5.0

Outstanding integrated speakers make this an unusually strong choice for viewers who do not want a separate soundbar.

Pros: overall satisfaction, picture quality

Cons: size options, value for money

#3 Sony BRAVIA 5
4.1

For news, series and casual watching, built-in audio is comfortably usable; action-film fans will miss deeper bass.

Pros: picture quality, black levels

Cons: HDR brightness, value for money

#4 Samsung U8000F
4.0

Built-in speakers suit clear dialogue and everyday shows, but a soundbar becomes attractive for more impact or bass.

Pros: color accuracy, upscaling quality

Cons: picture quality, sound quality

#5 Hisense U8QG
3.8

The integrated audio often handles everyday programs well, but dialogue, volume, and deep bass become uneven under tougher demands.

Pros: peak brightness, HDR brightness

Cons: sound quality, viewing angles

#6 TCL QM9K
3.7

The built-in audio may be enough for casual television and even some movies, but deeper bass and busy soundtrack separation favor an external speaker system.

Pros: peak brightness, overall satisfaction

Cons: value for money, shadow detail

#7 Sony BRAVIA 2 II
3.6

The internal speakers are sufficient for basic news and shows in many rooms, but weak bass and occasional sound faults may push movie fans toward external audio.

Pros: picture quality, overall satisfaction

Cons: sound quality, reliability

#8 LG QNED85A
3.5

Simple programming can sound perfectly loud enough without added equipment, but richer music and movie effects expose its limitations.

Pros: picture quality, maximum volume

Cons: sound quality, bass performance

#9 Samsung U7900F
3.5

For normal TV volume and speech the integrated speakers are acceptable, but they lack the bass for a full movie soundtrack.

Pros: picture quality, smart TV platform

Cons: value for money, refresh rate