55-inch QLED / LCD TVs – Test Rankings

Available screen sizes: 50”, 55”

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

LG UA7500 with a VA panel is a television designed for everyday viewing of television, YouTube, or streaming platforms, where SDR content still dominates. It performs very well in this role – it has decent digital image processing, respectable upscaling, and quite coherent tonal transitions. The biggest advantage remains the webOS system, full of applications and features, such as USB recording, A...

Available screen sizes: 55”, 65”

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: PANASONIC

Verdict:

The Panasonic W85B is a television that aims to prove that the Japanese brand can make not only high-end equipment but also something more "for the people." And indeed — on paper, it looks quite decent: a VA panel with solid contrast, high refresh rates of 120/144 Hz, two full HDMI 2.1 ports, and low input lag. It sounds like a great set for a gamer or someone who just wants an affordable TV with ...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD IPS, PFS LED

Brand: SONY

Verdict:

Sony Bravia 3 is a television that brings several important improvements over its predecessor, while remaining true to its core. The biggest change is the design – slim bezels and sturdy metal legs give it a modern appearance that fits much better in a living room than the X75WL. Improved colours thanks to the PFS filter and really good upscaling should also be noted. It is particularly in lower q...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: XIAOMI

Verdict:

Xiaomi A Pro 2026 is a television that at first glance does not reveal significant changes compared to its predecessor. Someone might even think it is simply a copy of last year's model with a different label. And there is some truth to that, as the main new feature, or rather the only noticeable difference, is the 120 Hz mode at lower resolutions. Credit must be given to Xiaomi, as this addition ...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung Q8F is quite a successful continuation of the Q67D model. It offers similar image quality in HDR content, and with a brightness of around 500 nits, it can create an effect that is hard to call average. The support for the HDR10+ format also helps, as it has been realistically competing with Dolby Vision for some time and delivers comparable experiences in many productions. The contrast is ...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

The Samsung Q7F is the manufacturer's cheapest model in the QLED range, and it must be said that several advantages can be easily identified here. After calibration, the colours look really good, and the additional QLED filter makes the hues more saturated than in typical budget LCD televisions. Additionally, it features a VA panel that offers quite decent native contrast. It is certainly not at t...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung The Frame 2025 is a television unlike any other – and even though competition has emerged, it still does it best. The matte display, flush mounting with the wall, and a single thin cable thanks to the One Connect module make the device resemble a painting more than any other screen. The Art Store app continues to offer the best art scans on the market (even if they are subscription-based),...

Available screen sizes: 55”

Technology: LCD IPS, White LED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

The U8000F is a very basic television that may find its buyers among those looking for the cheapest Samsung 4K with Smart TV. And that is precisely its task. Thanks to the Tizen system, this model offers quite a lot in terms of smart features – the number of apps and possibilities may catch the attention of those who want a reasonably intelligent device at the lowest possible price. As for picture...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 85”

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

Philips PUS9000 is proof that the manufacturer not only keeps a finger on the pulse but also listens attentively to its users. In the latest iteration of this popular series, there is a noticeable progress – especially compared to the previous generation that we had the opportunity to test. The use of a VA panel has brought a significant improvement in black levels, which finally presents itself a...

Available screen sizes: 43”, 50”, 55”, 65”, 75”, 85”

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

Ambilight, as this is what we need to start with, is the biggest reason why it's worth buying the PUS8500. The three-sided backlighting of the television looks fantastic, especially in the evening. It creates an atmosphere, masks contrast shortcomings, and makes watching a film simply more enjoyable. Even if the black levels aren't perfect, the native VA panel offers decent performance at high con...