Best High-End 4K TV 2022

TV manufacturers have their best technology going into 4K, so there’s a surplus of options. You can find budget 4K TVs and even 4K TVs for gaming, but if you want a TV that holds nothing back, you need to investigate the high-end, premium segment of the market. There, you'll find OLED displays with rich contrast ratios and capable QLED displays delivering staggering brightness levels and ample local dimming zones. These quality TVs offer the best refresh rates and adaptive sync technology, guaranteeing an enjoyable, tear-free gaming experience on next-gen consoles or PC.

We've rounded up the best offerings on the market. These exceptional TVs let you sit back, relax, and enjoy their stunning picture for years to come. They’ll dominate your walls with their enormity. But the staggering size also ensures you get all the benefits from a stunningly crisp and clear 4K resolution. However, many of the models we recommend come in smaller, more wallet-friendly sizes without sacrificing specs and other features. Also, if you want to stay at the forefront of new technology, check out our best 8K TVs.

TL;DR – These are the Best High-End 4K TVs:

LG 77" Class C2 Series OLED Evo

Best High-End 4K TV

The LG Class C2 Series OLED Evo hits the sweet spot thanks to the brilliance of its OLED display, along with a host of quality features that don't quite push it to the point of an excessively high price, even when you go for a bigger screen. So, you can snag an impressive 77-inch model for under $3,000, making it perfect for a solid home theater setup. It’s a sight to behold, especially when you add in the crisp 4K display and stunning contrast of OLED with the deep blacks and bright, vibrant colors.

For the ultimate movie and TV viewing experience, Dolby Vision IQ and HDR10 are baked in, while an a9 Gen5 AI Processor upscales the sound and picture of whatever you’re watching. If you want to game, the LG C2 hangs with the best gaming TVs featuring a 120Hz refresh rate with support for G-Sync and FreeSync Premium, so you’ll never see any screen tearing or stuttering. You can even game with HDR enabled and enjoy low latency thanks to OLED’s incredible pixel response times.

Vizio 75" Class P-Series Quantum LED UHD Smart TV

Best Budget High-End 4K TV

An extra-large TV often means a high price tag will follow, but with Vizio's P-Series Quantum, you get an excellent display at a massive 75 inches for half the competition’s price. At just $1,500, it’s even ready to game, with HDMI 2.1 connections that support 4K/120Hz and variable refresh rates for silky smooth frames. Vizio's ProGaming Engine also automatically detects gameplay, delivering low input lag and quick response times.

As for the 4K LED display, it’s backed by full-array local dimming in 210 zones for a high contrast ratio that brings deep blacks, though, in dark scenes, bright objects may have some haloing. Add in the high peak brightness, and this TV lets you bask in all your HDR content, whether it’s Dolby Vision or HDR10+. All the while, you’ll find vibrant, accurate colors brought to the table with Quantum Color technology for TV that shines when watching movies, streaming shows, or gaming.

Sony 65" Class A95K Series Bravia XR OLED 4K TV

Best High-End OLED 4K TV

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Sony continues to outdo itself with the 65" Class A95K Series Bravia XR OLED 4K TV, which combines OLED and Quantum Dots technology for a brighter and more colorful image than traditional OLEDs. At the full 800 nits of brightness, you still won’t see any color cast while blacks remain truly black. Of course, it also delivers the most accurate, vibrant colors with coverage in the sRGB, Adobe RGB, and DCI-P3 color gamuts for lifelike graphics in both SDR and HDR.

The 65" Class A95K Series Bravia XR OLED 4K TV includes two HDMI 2.1 ports that support 4K at up to 120Hz with VRR and ALLM, letting you get your game on while enjoying butter-smooth frames. When you hook up your PS5 to the display, the console adds more convenient functionality with Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Mode. Those allow the TV to optimize HDR settings automatically and recognize what you’re viewing, switching to game mode to minimize input lag.

Samsung 85" Class QN90B Neo QLED

Best High-End QLED 4K TV

Samsung's Neo QLEDs are giving OLED panels a run for their money, as these smaller, finely-tunable Quantum Mini LED backlights can be packed into the display at much higher numbers. That means you get a staggering number of local dimming zones to dial up the contrast ratio and the brightness for highlights with little to no blooming in dark scenes. And the best TV to experience this relatively new technology is Samsung’s 85-inch Class QN90B.

On top of the impressive Neo QLED panel, this TV supports a range of HDR formats to enjoy your favorite movies, TV shows, and even games in all their nuanced, detailed glory. Speaking of gaming, the features are also plentiful on this TV, allowing for 4K gaming at 120Hz along with VRR and an Auto Low Latency Mode, so you’ll be cruising through your games with little issue. And there are four HDMI 2.1 ports to take advantage of those impressive visuals on the latest consoles.

Sony 85" Class Bravia X90K Smart 4K TV

Best High-End LED 4K TV

Sony’s 85" Class Bravia X90K Smart 4K TV shows you there’s still plenty to love about a traditional LED display. For under $2,000, you can snag a massive 85-inch screen that puts a 10-bit panel in front of a full-array LED backlighting system, delivering precise control over local dimming zones and a high contrast ratio for deep blacks. You also get a wide color gamut with bold colors, and content should remain smooth with few pixelated artifacts or visible graduated lines in even the brightest skies.

Sony didn't miss the memo on gaming, which is good considering it makes the PS5. You’ll be tearing through the action at 120Hz in 4K with little worry, as ALLM and VRR are built-in. If you’re planning to use the PS5 with this TV, Auto HDR Tone Mapping and Auto Genre Picture Switch ensures optimal settings for the content you’re viewing without you ever lifting a finger. Other handy features include a top-notch 4K upscaler, film modes, and the use of the Google TV OS.

LG 83" Class G2 Series OLED Evo

Best High-End 4K TV for Show-offs

For a TV you can show off because of the next-level picture quality, grab the LG G2 Series. Its OLED Evo panel provides an extremely high contrast ratio producing deep blacks and vibrant colors. And the mammoth 83-inch display still manages a low profile ideal for wall mounting, letting a unique feature that turns the display into stunning artwork transform your space into a gallery when entertaining.

Given the size and visual quality of the LG G2 Series, it’s ideal for a home theater setup, while Dolby Vision and HDR10 support will amp up your viewing experience. An AI processor even lets you boost your lower-quality content up to 4K. Of course, you get a 4K/120Hz refresh rate, VRR, and ALLM for gaming, and if you’re into cloud gaming, GeForce Now and Stadia come preloaded.

Samsung 85" Class QN900B Smart Neo QLED 8K TV

Best High-End 8K Gaming TV

Samsung's Class Neo QLED QN900B Series TV delivers an experience similar to the QN90B, except it's offering four times as many pixels with its future-proof 8K display. The virtually invisible bezel 85-inch model lets you take full advantage of the punchy colors, supreme brightness, and insane clarity. And the Neo QLED panel this TV is packing allows for loads of Quantum Mini LEDs, delivering extremely precise local dimming and stunningly bright highlights.

Samsung puts that technology to good use, especially while you’re enjoying HDR content, including HDR gaming. And this TV is a gaming beast, as the four HDMI 2.1 ports support not only 4K/120Hz but also 8K/60Hz video signals along with ALLM and VRR for the smoothest action. That makes it a perfect partner to the PS5 and Xbox Series X/S. PC gamers even get the option game at 144Hz.

Kevin Lee is IGN's Hardware and Roundups Editor. Follow him on Twitter @baggingspam

Danielle Abraham is a freelance writer and unpaid music historian.

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