55-inch QLED / LCD TVs – Test Rankings

Available screen sizes: 50”, 55”

Technology: LCD VA, White LED

Brand: LG

Verdict:

The LG UA7500 with a VA panel is a television designed for everyday watching of television, YouTube, or streaming platforms, where SDR content continues to dominate. In this role, it performs quite well – it has decent digital image processing, satisfactory upscaling, and fairly consistent tonal transitions. Its biggest advantage remains the webOS system, full of apps and features such as USB reco...

Available screen sizes: 55”, 65”

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: PANASONIC

Verdict:

The Panasonic W85B is a TV that aims to prove that the Japanese brand can produce not only top-tier devices but also something more "for the people." And it really does look decent on paper: 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 setup for a gamer or someone just looking for an affordable TV with good fun...

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 still staying true to its core. The biggest change is the design – slim bezels and solid metal legs make it look modern and fit much better in a living room than the X75WL. Improved colors thanks to the PFS filter and really good upscaling are also a plus. It is in lower-quality content, especially...

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 doesn’t reveal significant changes compared to its predecessor. Someone might even think it's just a copy of last year's model with a different sticker. And there’s some truth to that, as the main novelty, or rather the only clear difference, is the 120 Hz mode at lower resolutions. It must be acknowledged that this addition really does make a...

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 picture quality in HDR content, and with a brightness of around 500 nits, it can create an effect that is hard to call average. It is also aided by support for the HDR10+ format, which has been realistically competing with Dolby Vision for some time and provides comparable experiences in many productions. The contr...

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

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

The Samsung Q7F is the cheapest model from the manufacturer’s QLED line, and it must be admitted that several advantages can be easily pointed out here. After calibration, the colors look really good, and the additional QLED filter makes the hues more saturated than in typical budget LCD TVs. In addition, it has a VA panel, which offers quite decent native contrast. It is definitely not on the lev...

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

Technology: LCD VA, QLED

Brand: SAMSUNG

Verdict:

Samsung The Frame 2025 is a TV unlike any other – and even though competition has emerged for it, it still does it best. The matte screen, flush mount to the wall, and one thin cable thanks to the One Connect module make the device resemble a painting more than any other screen. The Art Store app still offers the best art scans on the market (even if they are on a subscription), and thanks to inte...

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 exactly its purpose. Thanks to the Tizen system, this model really offers quite a lot in terms of smart features – the number of applications and possibilities may attract those who want a reasonably intelligent device at the lowest possible price. In terms of p...

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 carefully to its users. In the latest version of this popular series, a clear progress is visible – especially compared to the previous generation that we had the opportunity to test. The use of a VA panel has resulted in a noticeable improvement in black levels, which finally present at an accepta...

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

Technology: LCD VA, PFS LED

Brand: PHILIPS

Verdict:

Ambilight because that's where we have to start, it's the biggest reason to buy the PUS8500. The three-sided backlighting of the TV looks great, especially in the evening. It creates an atmosphere, masks the imperfections of contrast, and makes the viewing experience simply more enjoyable. Even if the black levels aren't perfect, the native VA panel's high contrast is just fine. On top of that, th...